AMSCO AP US History

Implementation and training for AMSCO's AP US History resource.

1. Examine the Introduction to find: Overview of the Exam, pp. xi-xii The Practices & Skills of History, pp. xiv-xvii Course Themes, pp. xvii-xix Nine Historical Periods, pp. xix-xx How does it align with the College Board Curriculum Framework? 2. Share your thoughts with a partner next to you. Overview Introduction Activity 1: United States History, pp. xi-xxxvi

2. 1. Preview the Introduction to find: A step-by-step skill development guide to answer the 4 types of questions on the exam. (14 pages) (a.) How would this be helpful to you and your students? How would you use it with your students? Overview Introduction Activity 2: United States History, pp. xx-xxxv

3. 1. Review and Compare Periods 1, 2, and 3: How many chapters within each period? Similarities in layout? Why is the “Alternate View” presented? How important are the Key Concepts boxes? Why? 2. Share thoughts with your table mates. Overview Period Opener Activity 3: U.S. History, pp. 1, pp. 23, pp. 68

4. Note How Each Chapter Contains: A. Review (a.) Historical Perspectives , pp. 13 (b.) Key Terms by Theme, pp. 14 B. Assessment (a.) 4 sets of Short Answer Questions pp. 19 (b.) 2 sets of Multiple Choice Questions (source-based) pp. 15 C. Skill Development Think as a Historian , pp. 20 How do the Think as a Historian features on pages 624, 647, 678, 700 scaffold writing instruction and practice for students? Share with colleagues. Overview Chapter Review / Assessment Activity 4: United States History

5. 1. Note How Each Period Contains Assessments: A. Document-Based Questions pp.64-67 B. Long Essay Questions pp.63 2. Note the End of book Assessment: Complete AP Practice Examination, pp. 702-728 3. Review the layout of the Answer Key: A. How does it provide more than just answers? How can it benefit you and your students? Overview Period and EOB Assessments Activity 5: U.S. History - Textbook & Answer Key Not in Periods 1 or 9

6. 1. In your Textbook, please read pp. 252 2. In your Textbook, please answer the following questions: #4 & 5, pp.263 3. Check you answer in the Answer Key, pp.32 4. Using your Answer Key, determine the: Key Concept Learning Objective (Themes also detailed in textbook, pp. xviii) History Skill a. Share with a partner: Why is this information important to know? Activity 6: U.S. History Textbook & Answer Key Try a Source-Based Multiple Choice Question

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