Mr. Moreland
United States History and Government, AP
Room 436
Classroom Overview
Textbook United States History The American Pageant
Supplemental material provided by the teacher
Supplies needed: 3-ring binder
Composition notebook
Grading system: Exams will count 100 points
Essays and other writings will count 50 points
Classroom rules: Per the Student Handbook
Course Description:
Advanced Placement United States History and government is a fast-paced survey
course spanning the pre-colonial period to the present. This course prepares
students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon
them equivalent to those made by full year introductory college courses (the
method and pace of instruction will be at a collegiate level). It is a survey
course with extensive chronological coverage of a broad variety of topics in
American history and government. Students will also read supplemental source
material other than the textbook and analyze information from a variety of
perspectives. The amount of time required for homework for this class will
vary with your reading speed and comprehension. Assignments also vary in
length and complexity (so plan ahead). Time management is an essential skill
for this class, and the student must take responsibility for budgeting their
own time (both in and outside of school). As you become accustomed to the
format, pace and depth of the class, things will fall in to place. It is
important not to become discouraged early in the course (many have
successfully trod this same path before you). The two most important success
factors in this class are consistent effort and improvement.
