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Mr. Morgan's AP U.S. History

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AP U.S. History Class Syllabus
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This page is designed to assist students with homework due dates, class news, and to provide interesting resources for Advanced Placement U.S. History.

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Welcome to the AP U.S. History class at Roff High School!    Just a reminder, this class is not a college prep class, but is actually taught on the college level.  The workload represents that of an actual entry level college history course!

UNIT THEMES
 
1.  Politics and Elections - "Dead Ol' White Guys"
2.  Oppression, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties - "I Know My Rights!"
3.  Women - "You've Come a Long Way Baby!"
4.  War and Dissent - "American Traditions"
5.  Economics - "Boom and Bust"
6.  Religion and Social Revolution - "Piety vs. Rebellion"

ASSIGNMENTS
 
 
Writing a TextbookAs an ongoing assessemnt, students will work in a large group to originate their own history textbook.
 
Presentations:  Students will complete PowerPoint and Photo Story presentations.
 
Visioning Committee Presentations:  Students will present findings on various U.S. History topice to panels of experts.
 
 
 
 

MUSEUM BOX: This site may be beneficial in organizing information for presentations!

WEBSITES

Historical Video Clips: Easehistory

Analyzing Political Cartoons

American Rhetoric

Gilder Lehrman

100 Milestone Documents in American History

Books that Changed History

Help Writing Essays

AP Central and AP Exam Practice

OTHER LINKS

CLASS SYLLABUS

How to Read and Take Notes

WELCOME BACK 2010-2011 STUDENTS!!!!!!