AP
Human Geography Course Overview
Dr.
Haley, Room 135
Email:
THaley6817@aol.com OR pamela.haley@browardschools.com
Phone:
754-322-0666
Website: http://dbhshg2012-13.blogspot.com/ (IT
IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHECK THIS WEB SITE ON A REGULAR BASIS,
ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT.)
The course is structured according to the
course outline found in the AP Human Geography Course Description published by the College
Board. There are seven units of study. The primary textbook for
the course is the seventh edition of The Cultural Landscape: An
Introduction to Human Geography by James M. Rubenstein. You must also have the Barrons AP Human Geography test prep
book. I strongly recommend you
purchase you own at half.com or amazon.com.
The
AP Examination in Human Geography is approximately two hours long, and consists
of a 60-minute multiple-choice section and a 75-minute free-response section. Each portion of the examination will account
for 50% of the student's final score.
Grading
Grading follows Broward County School
District scale. Tests, writing, projects, and other assignments (50%), homework,
seatwork, and group presentations (20%), and quizzes (25%). 5% of your
grade is class participation. Makeup
assignments need to be completed within one week of missed assignments. Check email or
learning partner for missed work.
Written expression is a vital part of this
class as clear writing encourages clear thinking. As Ernest Hemingway said,
"Write simply, but do not think simply." Correct usage of English
language is required of all writing assignments. Grammar, usage, and coherency will count toward
your evaluation. Please proofread! For every school day late in submitting an
assignment, your paper will be marked down 5 points for a maximum of 25 points.
Writing
Scale
1. 90-100 (A- to A+) Well-organized and high
quality work that shows originality and
creativity. Extra steps taken for developing a verbal or visual style.
creativity. Extra steps taken for developing a verbal or visual style.
2. 80-89 (B- to B+) High quality, well
organized, needs some revision, and shows some
attention to style and visual design.
attention to style and visual design.
3. 70-79 (C- to C+) Assignment completed, needs
some revision, and has logical
structure. Style is straightforward but unremarkable.
structure. Style is straightforward but unremarkable.
4. 60-69 (D- to D+) Assignment completed but
poor quality. Needs significant revision.
Lacks organization.
Lacks organization.
5. <60 (F) Little or no effort. Did not do
assignment.
Class
Discussion
This class will have
Socratic seminars. Because of the occasional volatile nature during these discussions, the
following behaviors are expected:
• Students must not interrupt
the speaker.
• If one disagrees with the
speaker, allow the speaker to finish her/his thought, and say, "1
respectfully disagree."
respectfully disagree."
• All students are expected to
participate verbally. However, no individual student will be
allowed to dominate discussion. 1 will call on students who do not participate in
discussion. Be ready to provide scholarly evidence for your point of view. Please avoid
personal anecdotes such as "I know somebody who ..." This class is more about group
behavior, not individuals. Avoid opinions unless you have support.
allowed to dominate discussion. 1 will call on students who do not participate in
discussion. Be ready to provide scholarly evidence for your point of view. Please avoid
personal anecdotes such as "I know somebody who ..." This class is more about group
behavior, not individuals. Avoid opinions unless you have support.
• Please do not speak while
somebody else is speaking. This is a serious infraction
because it distracts the speaker, other students, and the teacher, and in doing so
compromises the learning environment. Detentions will be given for this. After two
detentions, parents will be called.
because it distracts the speaker, other students, and the teacher, and in doing so
compromises the learning environment. Detentions will be given for this. After two
detentions, parents will be called.
Project
Each
student will choose a country/region that s/he wants to study in-depth
incorporating geography themes and vocabulary throughout the year. Students may work in pairs, groups
(limit 4 per group), or individually.
The project will culminate in PowerPoint presentations during the last
quarter and will count two test grades.
Sections of the project will be due at some time during the quarter.
Classroom
Procedures
• Please keep a notebook with a
copy of all vocabulary word note cards, handouts, graded and checked assignments, the AP and class syllabus,
etc. You will need this to review for your AP test. In addition, if a mistake
is made on your grade, you have proof of your grade. I recommend a two-inch
binder.
• Each student will be assigned
a learning partner. This is the person who you will call or email when you miss an assignment. Assignments
should follow the syllabus; however, there might be variations. Your learning
partner will also proofread his/her partner's paper before submission.
• If you are absent, it is your
responsibility to get missing assignments. This can be accomplished from: (1)
your learning partner, or (2) web page postings. Before asking me, please
access these resources. It is your responsibility to arrange for make-ups. If possible, you can make up assignments in class.
However, lunch or after school make-ups may be required.
• Be in your seat and ready to
begin class by last bell. If you come in late, please take your seat as inconspicuously as possible. Please
remain in seat until bell.
• Personal questions or concerns
will be dealt with after class, by appointment, or email. If you have a concern with me or classroom
procedures, please see me after class or make an appointment for after school.
• Please avoid coming in late
for class - even with a pass. Tardiness is a disruption and interrupts class flow.
• Do not ask for passes or to
sharpen pencils during the middle of discussion or lecture. Everyone will be given six passes per term. You
will be given up to 10 extra credit points if you do not use these passes. Student generated pink passes will count
as double jeopardy. Unless there is a dire emergency, never interrupt a lecture
or presentation. Please wait until lecture, discussion, has been completed.
• Bring a #2 pencil for Scantron quizzes
• Any form of dishonesty will
be dealt with severely. This includes copying homework, seatwork,
plagiarism, or using notes, book, or phone inappropriately.
plagiarism, or using notes, book, or phone inappropriately.
• Computer skills are required
for this class such as email, Internet research, and word processing for
writing assignments. If you do not have access to a home computer, use the ones in the media center.
• Rudeness is unacceptable.
Full attention should be given to class topics. At this time, refrain from
looking at photographs, doing crossword puzzles, work from other classes, etc.
• Phone research may only be used with permission. If used inappropriately, electronic audio devices
will be confiscated. Your parent must see the bookkeeper in main office for return of device.
• Any backtalk or other rude
behaviors will be noted. If behavior interferes with learning environment,
student will be removed from class. (See additional behavior requirements on Hostility handout.)
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: PARENT NOTIFICATION, DETENTIONS, AND
REFERRALS.
Note: This syllabus is a guide. Changes may be necessary
as course progresses.
Course Planner
Quarter
1
Week
1 Geography: Its Nature and Perspectives
Pre-tests
What is Human Geography?
Powerpoint: Introduction to Human Geography
Promethean Board: Barrons vocab. 1
Week
2 Map Fundamentals
Promethean Board: Barrons vocab. 2
Interactive map web site:
http://yourchildlearns.com/
Power
of Place series: #1: "One Earth, Many Scales"
Homework video (map fundamentals):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnpJQ4IMglY&NR=l
Weeks
3-5 Population
Rubenstein, Ch. 2-3
Promethean Board: HG population
Homework Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch7v~9
9SutNmtFk
World
Population 7 Billion: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2011/10/world_population_set_to_hit_7.html
World
Population: A Graphic Simulation
Black Death diffusion video
Video: Cities
Week 6 Introduction to
Cultural Patterns and Processes
Promethean Board: Cultural Geo. Flipchart
Western Culture Flooding China and Some Don’t Like It: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2012/02/after_china_opened_its_doors.html
Linguistic China
Connection: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2012/02/young_american_exports_slang_t.html
Week 9 Review and Exam
Weeks
7-9 Cultural Geography
Rubenstein, Ch. 4-7
BEEP: How to Study Culture
Selected Videos
Quarter 2
Weeks
1-3 Political Organization of Space
Rubenstein, Ch. 8
Promethean Board: political flipchart
China’s Neo-colonialism: http://current.com/shows/vanguard/89565630_chinatown-africa.htm
Redistricting:
http://www.propublica.org/atpropublica/item/video-lois-beckett-on-redistricting-for-pbs
Redistricting
and Gerrymandering: http://video.pbs.org/video/1628643360
Electoral
College in Plain English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok_VQ8I7g6I
Weeks
4-7 Industrialization and
Economic Development
Rubenstein, Ch. 9, 11, 14 (Key Issues 1 and
2)
Promethean Board: Economics
Videos:
a.
T-Shirt Travels http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/tshirttravels/film.html
b.
China’s economic development video: http://www.vice.com/toxic/toxic-linfen-china
c.
Maquiladoras: City of Factories
Week 8-9 Review and exam
Quarter
3
Weeks
1-4
Agricultural
and Rural Land Use
Rubenstein, Ch. 10, 14 (Key Issue 3)
Promethean Board: Agricultural and Rural vocab. review
Videos:
King
Corn
Lynn
Henning Video: http://www.goldmanprize.org/2010/northamerica
Weeks
5-8 Cities and Urban Land Use
Rubenstein, Chs. 12-13
Barrons Ch. 8
Video: End
of Suburbia; Linfen, China (Vice)
BEEP: Place and People:
Asia Pacific: Bangkok: Gridlock City
Changing China: Urban Development in
Shanghai
Why Do Slums Exists? http://www.asha-india.org/delhi-slums/why-do-slums-exist
Interview with
Katherine Boo, author of Behind the
Beautiful Forevers: Life Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity.
Week 9 Review and exam
Quarter
4
This
quarter will focus on any topics not fully covered previously, practice exams,
and review for AP
Human
Geography Exam.
Great
Links
http://vvw\v.triviaplaza.coniygcograuhv-world-quizzes/
http://wvvvv.quia.com/pages/mrsbcllaphg.html
http://vvvvw.lcarner.org/rcsources/series
180.html (Power of Place series)
http://yourchildlearns.com/
quizlet.com
AP
HG Practice Tests:
http://www.quia.com/pages/mrsbellaphg.html
World
Statistics: www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0004372.htm%20
CIA Factbook:
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
World Atlas: www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/imageg.htm
AP Models and
Theories: http://teacher.ocps.net/michael.coleman/apexam/AP%20Review%20Geography%20Models%20pdf.pdf
World
Population Clock: http://www.ibiblio.org/lunarbin/worldpop
National
Geography Standards: http://worldjourney.net/phs/ngsstan.html
US Geological
Survey: See this sight for information on map analysis.
Note: There are some great web sites through
DBHS Media Center.
