Email me: Wgroce@galenaparkisd.com

Hello Students and Parents,

Welcome to my website! The goal of this page is to assist you with whatever questions or concerns that you might have about AP Human Geography throughout course of the year. Feel free to contact me at any time if you can't find the answer to your questions here.

Sincerely,

William Groce

DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE/GOOGLE CLASSROOM CLASS CODE

• A Day

• 1st Period: AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY/ Classroom Code: k3kb36ig 

• 2nd Period: Conference

• 3rd Period: AP Human Geography/ Classroom Code: j2ddhzsg 

• 4th Period: AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY/ Classroom Code: 4zycaowd 

• 5th Period: Virtual Period/ Classroom Code: 3irc4q4s

• B Day

• 6th Period: AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY/ Classroom Code: i5ts6bzd 

• 7th Period: AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY/psju3xj/ Classroom Code: vi6zyx6p 

• 8th Period: AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY/n2gxvfh/ Classroom Code: rkmgjk6i 

• 9th Period: Conference

• 10th Period: AP Human Geography/ Classroom Code: nu7uokif 

A Day

 Classes and Times

1st Period (7:00-8:30)

2nd Period  (Conference Period)

    3rd Period (9:58-11:44)

4th Period (11:47-1:17)

5th Period(1:20-2:50)

B Day

Classes and Times

6th Period (7:00-8:30)

7th Period (8:33-9:55)

    8th Period (9:58-11:44)

9th Period (Team Time)

10 Period(1:20-2:50)

BELOW YOU WILL FIND SOME RESOURCES THAT YOU MIGHT FIND BENEFICIAL DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR!

APHUG Curriculum Map

Unit 1 – Geography: Its Nature and Perspectives

Unit 2 – Population and Migration

Unit 3 – Cultural Patterns and Processes

Unit 4 – Political Organization of Space

Unit 5 – Agriculture and Rural Land Use

Unit 6 – Industrialization and Economic Development

Unit 7 – Cities and Urban Land Use

COURSE SYLLABUS

AP© HUMAN GEOGRAPHY       

The Advanced Placement Program offers a course description and examination in human geography to students who wish to complete studies in secondary school equivalent to an introductory college course. 

The purpose of the AP course in Human Geography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface.  Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences.  They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.

The course outline includes the following topics:

Geography: Its Nature and Perspectives           Agricultural, Food Production and Rural Land Use

Population/Migration                                               Industrialization and Economic Development

Cultural Patterns, and Processes/Gender Issues         Cities and Urban Land Use

Political Organization of Space                                Human Environment

The grading criteria will include weekly assignments (outlining, quizzes, discussions, etc.) that will prepare students to be successful on the exams.  There is a direct correlation between those who do their homework thoroughly and with integrity and the exam grades.  It has been suggested by the College Board that at least ninety minutes of study outside of the classroom should be allocated per hour of class.  The exams in this class will reflect the AP format, which has a combination of multiple choice questions and up to three free response questions.  The actual structure of each exam will vary in order to comply with our schedule. 

 The grade calculation will be weighted 60% for exams and 40% for daily work. (includes case studies, quizzes, etc.)

 Tutorials will be provided as needed.  The instructor is available most days before and after.  The student needs to contact the instructor about any particular problem in order to arrange a mutually acceptable time for a tutorial.  Organized study/share sessions will be announced as needed.

 Materials needed for the course on a daily basis will include the textbook (Rubenstein, James M., The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography,( http:www.prenhall.com/rubenstein for the textbook’s website), binder, pencil, pen, loose-leaf notebook paper, and four different colored highlighters or map pencils.  Map pencils and markers will be needed for projects, but will not be needed on a weekly basis.  The textbook will be checked out directly to the student and becomes the student’s responsibility for its condition.  I would strongly suggest trying to find an inexpensive textbook online for your discretionary use.  Students will also receive a Goode’s World Atlas and Fellman, Jerome., Human Geography:   Landscapes of Human Activities.

 Contact the instructor anytime at wgroce@galenaparkisd.com Ph (832) 386-3400

Emails and phone calls will be returned as soon as possible.  (I am asking for your phone numbers and email so I have your information more readily available. I appreciate your assistance.)

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Course Content

Based on the Understanding by Design® (Wiggins and McTighe) model, this course framework provides a clear and detailed description of the course requirements necessary for student success. The framework specifies what students must know, understand, and be able to do, with a focus on big ideas that encompass core principles, theories, and processes of the discipline. The framework also encourages instruction that prepares students for advanced geography coursework and active global citizenship.

The AP Human Geography framework is organized into seven commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. As always, you have the flexibility to organize the course content as you like.

Course Skills

The AP Human Geography framework included in the CED outlines distinct skills that students should practice throughout the year—skills that will help them learn to think and act like geographers.

AP and Higher Education

Higher education professionals play a key role in developing AP courses and exams, setting credit and placement policies, and scoring student work. The AP Higher Education section features information on recruitment and admission, advising and placement, and more.

This chart shows recommended scores for granting credit, and how much credit should be awarded, for each AP course. Your students can look up credit and placement policies for colleges and universities on the AP Credit Policy Search.