Readings

This section will list all of the required and supplemental readings addressing this topic within this module. You must complete the required core reading assignments. The required reading is taken from the AMSCO textbook. Scans of the textbook are provided on this site. This textbook is concise and aligned to the framework thus providing a greater opportunity to dive deeper into our studies reading more primary and secondary sources. Students may select to read the parts or the entirety of the extended Brinkley or American YAWP textbook assignment in addition to the AMSCO in order to read the richer narrative. The Brinkley and American YAWP textbooks are a useful source for extended research and deeper narratives.

Supplemental readings range from articles to excerpts providing additional information. Sometimes the supplemental readings are optional, sometimes a supplemental reading may be required, and sometimes you will be required to choose one of a selection.

As you read, annotate or take notes in a style of your choice.

Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic. This will help you decide how you want to gather your information. The research (information) you gather from the readings (and the presentation) will be used in creating your final product that requires you to answer the essential question for this topic.

Presentations

Presentations may include videos, podcasts, PowerPoints/Slide Decks, or Infographics. Similar to the readings, presentations may range from optional to required with potential separate tasks to be completed. If you come across a great presentation (video, podcast, etc.) on this topic that is not currently posted, please let me know. I appreciate student feedback to update the collection to keep resources relevant and useful.

Research gathered may assist you with the completion of the aligned Key Concepts and the topic reflection. It is recommended that you subscribe to the appropriate YouTube channels when you find a presenter you enjoy.

OPTIONAL: View one of the following presentations.

Skills Development

The following section material focuses on developing historical thinking and writing skills. You may be asked to simply review the information; you may be asked to review the information and complete a Google Form to submit completion of the task and to submit questions or concerns regarding the process or the strategy; or you may be asked to practice the skill by submitting an assignment to Google Classroom.

Extended Research

The following activities are considered works in progress. Although progress checks will be completed and feedback provided, you may only officially submit them a few times during the term. This will provide you flexibility in completing them with accuracy, depth, and purpose. Completion of these activities promote long-term review of course content, preparation for course writing, and the AP exam.

Extended Research files or format will be provided.

Review: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)

The following activity is designed to help you gauge your understanding of this topic. You will need to log into your My AP account in order to access the assignment. Although there are a few different types of questions you may be assigned in MyAP, you will complete a few (3) stimulus-based multiple choice questions for almost every topic. These questions focusing on the individual topics are referred to as Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ). Topic BRQs may be factored into your grade. At the conclusion of a module, you will complete a Personal Progress Check (PPC) for the module which includes AP exam aligned stimulus based multiple choice questions spanning the entire module. These questions are also designed to provide you immediate feedback.