AMSCO AP Human Geography

Implementation and training for AMSCO's AP Human Geography resource.

1. AMSCO® Advanced Placement ® Human Geography Building critical skills today… for the leaders of tomorrow. Equip your students to excel on the current AP Human Geography Exam!

2. Senior Consultant, David Palmer David Palmer has taught social studies at Eaglecrest High School in the Cherry Creek School district for over 20 years and currently teaches world geography and AP Human Geography. Palmer is a Colorado Geographic Alliance teacher consultant, College Board consultant, 2012 NCGE Distinguished Geography Teacher Award Winne r and a Table Leader, Reader, and Test Item Creator for the AP Human Geography Exam. David has taught and presented at numerous institutes and conferences and recently traveled to India and Japan to develop case studies for the AAG’s Center for Global Geography Education. David has an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and a master’s from Colorado Christian University.

3. Contributing Writer, Christopher Hall Christopher Hall has been teaching AP® Human Geography since the course was introduced by the College Board® in 2000 and was a member of the Test Development Committee from 2007-2011. He was a contributing author of  the AP Vertical Teams Guide for History and the Social Sciences  and has been the editor for two Human Geography Curriculum Modules ( Urban Geography  and Gender and Geography ) published by the College Board®.  Prior to AP® Human Geography, Chris taught world and regional geography courses in both junior and senior high schools.   He has been an AP exam reader since 2001 and is currently a table leader.    NCGE recognized Chris as its Distinguished Teacher in 2007 and the Utah Geographic Alliance awarded him Outstanding Secondary Teacher in 2001.  He has also been his own school district's Teacher of the Year (2006).  

4. Table of Contents Regular Features throughout the text offer opportunities for critical thinking, writing, and skill development, utilizing the tools of geographers.

5. Table of Contents Straightforward Layout: Unit Overview Chapter Essential Question Main Topics Chapter Review Features (2 per chapter) Unit Review

6. Table of Contents Straightforward layout: Unit Overview Chapter Essential Question Main Topics Chapter Review Features (2 per chapter) Unit Review

7. Introduction In-depth Introduction introduces students to: overview of the exam and preparation for the exam The four skills needed to analyze geographic information and think spatially analyzing and answering specific types of questions 14 Pages total pg. xiv

8. Introduction An overview of the AP HG Exam is detailed, along with performance guidelines pages xiv, xv

9. Introduction pgs. xviii, xix

10. Introduction pgs. xx, xxi

11. Introduction pg. xxvi In-depth Introduction also provides great tips for analyzing questions and writing good responses! pg. xxiv pg. xxii

12. Introduction Teachers love this Review Schedule, as it helps keep both students and teachers on track for success! page xxviii

13. ©2016 Page 90 Each of the seven units has an introduction page, which details: - chapters covered - content overview - enduring understandings

14. Real World Examples make content and concepts more engaging and enhance comprehension! Page 101

15. Page 91 Each chapter opener includes a quote that sets the stage for information that follows, as well as an essential question. Main Topics in Chapter 6, pages 91-101

16. Each Chapter Review Includes : Key Terms Eight Multiple-Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 1 Free-Response Question Think as a Geographer - Skill Development Page 101 Chapter Review

17. Page 102 Each Chapter Review Includes : Key Terms Eight Multiple-Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 1 Free-Response Question Think as a Geographer - Skill Development

18. Each Chapter Review Includes : Key Terms Eight Multiple-Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 1 Free-Response Question Think as a Geographer - Skill Development Page 104 Chapter Review

19. Each Chapter Review Includes : Key Terms Eight Multiple-Choice Questions (with or without stimulus) 1 Free-Response Question Think as a Geographer - Skill Development Page 101 Page 102 Page 104 Page 105

20. Page 21 Plentiful graphics and tables add interest and support the text. Notable Features in Every Chapter

21. Notable Features in Every Chapter Page 101 Students gain understanding of and learn to apply geographic perspective. Right before the Chapter Review

22. Notable Features in Every Chapter Page 189 Think as a Geographer features help students build connections between their world and the geographer’s world. Within the Chapter Review

23. Every Unit Review Write as a Geographer feature: Skills writing practice builds success for the exam. pg. 135 Within each Unit Review

24. Every Unit Review Each chapter opens with a broad Essential Question that is revisited in the Unit Review.

25. pg. 135 Following the final chapter is a complete practice examination modeled on the AP exam! pg. 358 SE 75 Multiple Choice Questions 3 Free Response Questions

26. pg. 135 Following the final chapter is a complete practice examination modeled on the AP exam! pg. 358 pg. 384 SE 75 Multiple Choice Questions 3 Free Response Questions

27. A comprehensive Answer Key can help both students and teachers take charge of learning and instruction. page 102 - SE page 12 - AK

28. A comprehensive Answer Key is provided upon request/order. page 275 - SE page 104 - SE page 14 - AK page 14 - AK

29. AP Solutions for your classroom! visit: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-human-geography/exam-practice