1. Mr. Torrens Back to School US History Quiz 1.Who did Pocahontas marry? 2.“Plymouth Rock was located in what colony?” Christopher Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, what modern country is it today?

2. MAP 11 U.S. History Mr. Torrens Room 506 Contact Information Email: mtorrens@lgsuhsd.orgmtorrens@lgsuhsd.org Website: at SHS website Phone: 867-3411 ext. 310

3. What is the difference between AP and CP? AP Text is ABC-CLIO Tests 30 varied questions based on 30-40 pages. Tests structure is varied 3 Essays per semester 1 hour of Museum Online Map test, 80% CP Text is American Pageant Tests 50 MC Questions based on 60-80 pages Test structure is MC 6 Essays per semester 2 hour of Museum Online Map test, 90%

4. Class Topics Text: American Pageant (most popular APUSH 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!

5. MAP 11 US History Activities In Class Activities –Reading –Writing –Lectures –Online Map Test –I-Pads –MAP Projects (3) –Assessments Out of Class –History Day Competition –Angel Island Fieldtrip –San Francisco Fieldtrip –LA Fieldtrip –Wild Wild West Fieldtrip –Washington, D.C.

6. Stress Relief I understand these kids have a life and have unique learning styles. Communication by parents, students, and teacher is critical. Curve Tests Unlimited Test “Debriefs” Tutorials “liberal” Extra Credit Mr. T “Check-in” Mass emails/Facebook Awareness of Junior needs

7. After the Test Forrest Gump Power point History Lesson History Saratoga Readings on Saratoga history Saratoga Veterans of World War II Walking Tour of Saratoga

8. 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!