The purpose of AP Human Geography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use and alteration of the Earth’s surface. At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to use and think about maps and spatial data, understand and interpret the implications of associations among phenomena in places, recognize and interpret at different scales the relationships among patterns and processes, define regions and evaluate the regionalization process, and characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places. (College Board)
Course Grading Policy
The course grading scale will be that of the Wake County Public School System: 1st Quarter average (40%) + 2nd Quarter average (40%) + Final Exam (20%) Quarter Grade Percentages Test & FRQ's: 50% Quizzes: 20% Projects: 20% Classwork/Participation: 10%
Course Policies
Course Expectations: This course is taught at college level expectations to prepare students for the AP Human Geography exam and also for college studies. The course is taught in one-semester with ninety minute long class periods that require extensive outside of class work and readings. Therefore, time management is essential. Students in this course will be expected to keep up with all readings and other assignments. There will be a major emphasis on vocabulary, discussions, and free response writings. Much of what is learned is on your own – you are responsible for your success!
Materials:
Textbook: de Blij, H.J.: Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture, 10th. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2012.
Highly Recommended Student Resources: Princeton Review: Cracking the AP Human Geography Exam or Barron’s AP Human Geography, 6th Ed. (I would not suggest using any AP prep books from prior to 2015)