Advanced Placement World History Summer Assignments Dutchtown High School Mr. W.K. Harris Welcome to Advanced Placement World History. Over the course of the school year we will explore 10,000 years of human history, learn valuable skills, and take the AP Exam. This is an exciting class that will allow us to look at the big picture of history, trace cultures over time, and examine human interactions. For most of you, this is your first AP class. To be successful, you will need to stay focused and work hard. In August we will discuss specific requirements for the class and the AP Exam. For now, you must complete the following summer assignments that will count as part of your grade during the first progress report in the fall. The purpose of this assignment is to get a jumpstart on the curriculum, which will provide us an opportunity to go into more depth on other topics. There are four parts to this assignment, each worth 100 points each: Part 1: World Map Label and memorize the attached world map. There will be a quiz on this map the first week of school. Part 2: PERSIAN charts and Flash Cards Use the provided chart as a template. It does not have enough room to write in your responses. You may recreate the chart on your computer or write it on separate paper. Culture/ Civilizations to be researched: Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Part 3: Reading Assignment Choose one book from the attached list and complete the writing assignment. Part 4: Movie Reviews Choose three movies from the attached list and complete the movie critique guide. These assignments will be due on August 11, 2014. The attached pages contain more specific information related to each assignment. If you need help, you may contact Mr. Harris at the e-mail addresses below. There will also be several days over the summer that I will be available to answer questions. [email protected]I look forward to the new school year and hope you have a restful and relaxing summer.
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Advanced Placement World History Summer Assignments
Dutchtown High School Mr. W.K. Harris
Welcome to Advanced Placement World History. Over the course of the school year
we will explore 10,000 years of human history, learn valuable skills, and take the AP
Exam. This is an exciting class that will allow us to look at the big picture of history,
trace cultures over time, and examine human interactions.
For most of you, this is your first AP class. To be successful, you will need to stay
focused and work hard. In August we will discuss specific requirements for the
class and the AP Exam.
For now, you must complete the following summer assignments that will count as
part of your grade during the first progress report in the fall. The purpose of this
assignment is to get a jumpstart on the curriculum, which will provide us an
opportunity to go into more depth on other topics.
There are four parts to this assignment, each worth 100 points each:
Part 1: World Map
Label and memorize the attached world map. There will be a quiz on this map the
first week of school.
Part 2: PERSIAN charts and Flash Cards
Use the provided chart as a template. It does not have enough room to write in your
responses. You may recreate the chart on your computer or write it on separate
paper. Culture/ Civilizations to be researched: Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.
Part 3: Reading Assignment
Choose one book from the attached list and complete the writing assignment.
Part 4: Movie Reviews
Choose three movies from the attached list and complete the movie critique guide.
These assignments will be due on August 11, 2014. The attached pages contain more
specific information related to each assignment.
If you need help, you may contact Mr. Harris at the e-mail addresses below. There
will also be several days over the summer that I will be available to answer
The Plot: Condense the main story line into 10-15 sentences
Relationship to history: Were there any characters based on real people? Who were they and were they treated with historical accuracy? Were there any real events (battles, migrations, laws, etc.)? How does this movie tie in with our history course?
Evaluation: Give an evaluation of the film. Don't just say, "I liked it because it was a good movie," or "I hated it because it was so boring." Like a real film critic, point out the strengths and weaknesses of the movie. Which actors did a good job and which were inadequate? Were there places where the plot was vague, too slow, or too fast? What would have made the film better? Would you recommend it to another student?