Advanced Placement U.S. History Mr. Torrens Room 506 Contact Information Website: at SHS website Phone: ext. 310

APUS Topics Text: American Pageant (most popular APUS text nationwide) Colonial Period FR and Indian War American Revolution Building a New Nation Sectionalism Civil War/Reconst. Gilded Age The West Imperialism World War I Roaring Twenties Great Depression World War II Cold War 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s! 1050 pages by May! 500 Pages by 1 st Semester!

APUS Activities Objectives: Try to prepare students with skills and knowledge for AP test in May. Make activities effective, applicable, and fun. Get students out of the classroom to “touch” history. Learn about Saratoga History. In Class Activities –Lectures –Review Activities (Simulations, Smackdowns, maps) –Quizzes and Tests (MC, Essay, and online) Out of Class –Volunteer Saratoga Museum-2 hours –Power Hours –History Day Competition –San Francisco Walking Tour (December break) –Washington, D.C. (Spring Break) Parent Meeting Sept. 22 nd after Junior Meeting in McAfee

Stress Relief I understand these kids have a life and have unique learning styles. Communication by parents, students, and teacher is critical. 2 Oops Passes for homework Unlimited Test “Debriefs” (bring test/quiz grade up to 70%, maximum of 10 pts on test, 4 points on quiz) Tutorials are same topic all week. “liberal” interpretation of Extra Credit Monday Mr. T “Check-in” Update Website and Aeries weekly I will send mass s to students via Aeries. Awareness of “weekend homework”

After the Test Forrest Gump (2 nd Week AP Testing) Power point History Lesson History Saratoga Readings on Saratoga history Saratoga Veterans of World War II Walking Tour of Saratoga

What Can You Do? Talk to your son/daughter about the class…but don’t text them during class! If sick, keep them home Support Saratoga Foundation and PTSO Facilitate study groups with Pizza!