Spring+2010+AP+Class

=AP World History Spring 2010=

Pre-Semester Assignment
1. Read Bentley Chapters 1-12. Take through notes on the chapters.

2. Read __The Human Record__ pgs. 1-239 You may choose to do either option A or B A. Answer the questions at the end of each primary source reading. You may omit 1 question per source. For example, the first source reading is the //Epic of Gilgamesh// pg. 8-13. There are 7 questions at the end. You would only need to answer 6.

B. Participate in a wiki-discussion for the docs. If you decide to do this, you need to do this for the whole chapter. Answer 5 Questions and respond to 5 questions of your peers from any of the docs. in chapter 1. Ultimately, this option will require answering less questions, but you will be responsible for meeting the established deadlines created by your group. When you email me, let me know if you prefer condensed or spread-out timeline.

__Spread-out Timeline:__ Human Record Ch. 1 answers & peer responses by Nov. 6 Ch. 2 by Nov. 13 Ch. 3 by Nov. 20 Ch. 4 by Nov. 27 Ch. 5 by Dec. 4 Ch. 6 by Dec. 11 Ch. 7 by Dec. 18 Ch. 8 by Jan 4

__Condensed Timeline:__ Ch. 1 & 2 by Dec. 4 Ch. 3 & 4 by Dec. 11 Ch. 5 & 6 by Dec. 18 Ch. 7 & 8 by Jan. 4

2. If you would like to discuss topics in those chapters you may participate in Chapter discussions.These discussions are not required by recommended. My fall semester students may choose to participate as well for a review. See "Chapter Review" link on the left for details.

3. The Rihla - I have a copy of the directions in my room as well as an explanation of how to do it. Please stop by to see samples. An overview of the Unit 1 is below.




 * Bonus Opportunity:** Read __Nectar and a Seive__ and __Things Fall Apart__ and complete the assignment in the file below.