Unit+1+-+America+Before+Exploration+12-13

__Unit Overview__
toc In this unit, students will be introduced to the course. We'll look at what it means to be taking an AP course in history and the benefits and responsibilities that come along with that. I will also be introducing students to the National History Day project, which we will be working on throughout the first semester. Then, we we will begin to look briefly at the cultures that existed in North America prior to contact with various European explorers.

__Essential Questions__

 * What was life like for Native American cultures prior to contact with the Europeans?
 * Without knowing the results, would the influence of Europeans in the Americas be of assistance or a hindrance to Native American societies and cultures?

__Class #1 - Introductions (Monday, August 13th)__
1. Figure out where Room H208 is :)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Go through syllabus, procedures, and expectations for the course. 2. Answer all of your questions about APUSH! 3. Work on "Getting to Know You" (Found at bottom of the page)
 * In-class Activities:**

__Class #2 - What is APUSH and Introduction to US History (Block D - Tuesday, August 14th, Block F -Thursday, August 16th)__
1. Complete the "Getting to Know You" worksheet. Save this on your computer. (Do not print it out or email it to me prior to class.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Briefly discuss, "What is APUSH?" 2. Explain the National History Day Project. 3. Join Course Facebook Page, Turnitin.com, and Wiki 4. Discussion of Expectations, Format of Course, etc. 5. Begin reading pg. 4-11 in American Pageant 6. Hand out primary document packet. While I don't expect you to have this read until Class #4, some of you may want to get going on this earlier as the textbook reading for this unit is quite short.
 * In-class Activities**

__Class #3 - Impact of Exploration on Native Americans (Block D - Friday, August 17th, Block F - Monday, August 20th)__
1. Complete the reading assignment from last class. Be sure that you understand the reading objectives from that reading!!!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Answer the following question in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: " In examining various Native American cultures prior to exploration, do you believe that European colonization would be more of a help or a hindrance to their culture? Why? 2. Reading Q&A and Discussion 3. Introduction to Primary Documents, using APPARTS.
 * In-class Activities**

__Class #4 - Writing Workshop - (Tuesday, August 21st)__
1. Read Primary Document Packet, handed out during the previous class. In addition to this, read through The Natchez and Fort Rosalie. 2. Review the potential essay questions that could come up on this topic, found here. 3. Brainstorm any questions that you have about the unit.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Discussion of unit material (especially potential essay questions from the aforementioned link) 2. Multiple Choice Quiz (15 points) 3. What makes for a good essay? - Discussion, along with introduction to the "free-response question" 4. Your first FRQ!!!
 * In-Class Activities**

__**Unit Study Aids and Handouts**__
AP Topics - Unit 1