1. Scheduling 2014- 2015 Social Studies

2. Requirements For All… 1 full year credit – Global History 1450-Present Global History & Geography Regents Exam June 2015 –Knowledge and understanding of both the 9 th grade and 10 th grade curriculum is assessed

3. Courses which meet Requirements Global History and Geography II Regents – Regent level Midterm – Regents Exam in June – Prentice Hall Text Global History and Geography II Honors – Honors level Midterm – Regents Exam in June Regents Exam in June – Prentice Hall Text Prentice Hall Text Advanced Placement World History – AP level Midterm – AP Exam in May AP Exam in May – Regents Exam in June – Bently & Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters Traditions and Encounters – Stearns, World Civilizations World Civilizations – Teacher Selected Readings Teacher Selected Readings Visit the hyperlinks for samples of questions, content, readings, etc.

4. What course should I take? Consider…

5. What kind of student are you? Are you a… Lover of history? Global Thinker? Reader? Disciplined, Independent worker? Intrinsically motivated learner? These are the characteristics of a successful AP student!

6. What kind of student are you? Do you… Work hard? Take a serious approach to class lessons and activities? Measure success by grades? Need a bridge to the analytical world? These are the characteristics of a successful Honors student!

7. Benefits of Honors and AP Sophisticated approach to historical study Fostering of analytical skills – critical thinking Development of historical interpretations – not merely recitation Development of important reading and writing skills College Acceptances- Transcript AP Exam – Possible College Credit and/or fulfilling requirements

8. Will I be successful… EFFORT How much time do I spend out of class on reading, homework, studying? How much effort do I put into class activities? Am I engaged in class discussions? INTELLECTUAL READINESS How well do I do on tests? (regents level vs. higher level) Do I understand what I am reading – on tests or in text and documents? Am I hitting the analytical points on the essays? Do I understand what a thesis is and how to develop one?

9. Realities… What is my course load? What are my interests? What extracurricular activities have I committed to? How much am I willing to do next year?