Unit+1+-+Prehistoric+America+11-12

__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 8th)__
1. Figure out where Room H208 is :)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Go through syllabus, procedures, and expectations for the course. 2. Introduce the 50 Word Sentence Assignment 3. Answer the following question in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "Why are you taking AP US History?" 4. Read Primary Document packet for next class.
 * In-class Activities:**

__Class #2 - What is APUSH and Introduction to US History (Block B - Tuesday, August 9th, Block F - Wednesday, August 10th)__
1. Complete your 50 Word Sentence and upload it to Turnitin.com (First, you will need to "enroll" in the class. For instructions on how to do that, click here. 2. Read the primary document packet. 3. Complete the "Getting To Know You Sheet" (use complete sentences!) and have that ready to turn in. (Hard copy, please.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Briefly discuss, "What is APUSH?" 2. Explain the National History Day Project. 3. Complete the Contact Information Form. 4. Discuss APPARTS and how to use it in interpreting primary documents. (Discuss primary document packet.) 5. Begin reading pg. 4-11 in __American Pageant__ 6. 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?
 * In-class Activities**

__Class #3 - Impact of Exploration on Native Americans (Block B - Thursday, August 11th, Block F - Friday, August 12th)__
1. Complete your 50 word sentence from the previous class and upload it to Turnitin.com 2. Complete the reading assignment from last class.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A and Discussion 2. Unit Quiz (Multiple Choice) 3. Writing Workshop - Writing Thesis Statements in Groups
 * In-class Activities**

__Class #4 - Writing Workshop - (Block B - Friday, August 12th, Block F - Tuesday, August 16th)__
1. Read Zinn, Chapter 1. 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. What makes for a good essay? - Discussion, along with introduction to the "free-response question" 3. Your first FRQ!!!
 * In-Class Activities**

__**Unit Study Aids and Handouts**__
AP Topics - Unit 1 - Here are my responses to the questions that I asked you in the Student Questionnaire :)

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