AP United States History

Course Offering Information

AP US History is a rigorous survey course covering American history from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. The class is taught in accordance with the AP U.S. History curriculum framework and is designed to prepare students for the AP U.S. History exam on May 6, 2022.

Syllabus

AP United States History: About

Course Standards

Semester 2:
1. Trace the rise of the United States to its role as a world power
2. Identify key people and events
3. Distinguish key domestic and foreign conflicts/resolutions and their causes/effects
4. Form valid generalizations about various eras in United States history
5. Exhibit appropriate skills for interpreting maps, charts, graph, etc.
6. Identify bias in written, oral, or visual treatment
7. Evaluate trends and their influence on the United States
8. Examine the roots of cultural conflict and the nation’s treatment of ethnic groups
9. Communicate information logically using basic language arts skills

AP United States History: Class Benefits

Calendar

May 23-26, 2022

May 23

Topic: States and Capitals assessment

Standard: Exhibit appropraite skills for interpreting maps, charts, graphs, etc.

Content: Assesment; Presidential Jingo

Assignment: Assessment on US Presidents

Due: May 24

May 24

Topic: Presidents assessment

Standard: Identify key people and events.

Content: Assessment; Civil War Jingo; Sporcle

Assignment: Amendments assessment; Tier 2 Words Quiz

Due: May 25

May 25
Topic: Amendments assessment
Standard: Identify key people and events.
Content: Tier 2 Words Quiz; Assessment; Kahoot! review
Assignment:
Due:

May 26
Topic: Review of key concepts
Standard: Identify key people and events.
Content: We Didn't Start the Fire; Colonial Jingo
Assignment: Have a fabulous summer!
Due:

AP United States History: Schedule