Agenda: April 29, 2013 - May 3, 2013 AP TEST REVIEW WEEK #2

Advanced Placement World History with Mr. Duez

AP Review Week

THE WORLD HISTORY AP TEST IS MAY 16th! 
Only a three of weeks to go! 

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15 minutes of It's a Trap!
Seriously, it's a trap! 

We had a great time in Galveston last weekend. As I told Aidan, "GO FLY A KITE!" :)

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Monday April 29, 2013
Quote: "Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend." - Corey Ford

Agenda:
1. DO NOW QUESTION: 
2012 Comparison Essay Prompt:

Compare demographic and environmental effects of the

Columbian Exchange on the Americas with the Columbian

Exchange’s demographic and environmental effects on ONE of 

the following regions between 1492 and 1750.

Africa

Asia

Europe

2. The Themes of WHAP. 
3. Review the Comparison Essay from last week's WHAP Mock Test. 
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Quote: “If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them." - Phil Pastoret

Agenda:
**Last week's practice test is due this period** We will bubble in the answers and then work on the Do Now Question.

1. DO NOW QUESTION: 
2012 CCOT Question
Analyze continuities and changes in trade networks between
Africa and Eurasia from circa 300 C.E. to 1450 C.E
2. The Impact of Geography in WHAP. 
3. Review the CCOT Essay from last week's WHAP Mock Test. 
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 & Thursday May 2, 2013
Quote: “I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true - hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it.” - Ray Bradbury

Agenda:
1. 70 question, 55 minute M/CH Practice Test.
2. After scanning the answers, students will mark their test for the questions missed. Corrections are due next Tuesday.
3. Niall Ferguson's China: Triumph & Turmoil: Episode 2 "Maostalgia."
Episode 2 Maostalgia Part I
Episode 2 Maostalgia Part II
Episode 2 Maostalgia Part III
Episode 2 Maostalgia Part IV

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Friday, May 3, 2012
Quote: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” - Thomas Edison

Agenda:

1. FRQ Prompt Quickwrite and Strategy Session. Students will be given a packet of FRQs and they will have 30 minutes to write a quick strategy and outline on a piece of paper. 
2. Discuss the prompts and how to best create a thesis and defend it.
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