1. Mr. Torrens Back to School US History Quiz 1.Who did Pocahontas marry? 2.“Plymouth Rock” was located in what colony? 3.Christopher Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, what modern country is it today?

2. Advanced Placement 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. 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!

4. 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 –Reading –Writing –Lectures –I-Pads –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) –Wild West Trip (Spring Break) –Washington, D.C. (?)

5. 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 same topic all week. “liberal” Extra Credit Monday Mr. T “Check-in” Mass emails/Facebook Sensitive to Juniors needs

6. 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

7. 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!