AP Human Geography Announcements by Mr. Smith https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420 Important things you need to know en-us 2017-08-20 14:25:34 UTC 2024-04-22 09:45:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png Welcome to AP Human Geography, Aug. 25, 2017 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/182117336 Welcome to AP Human Geography!

• Our first live class is on Tuesday, August 29 @ 9AM.  Use the Live Class link to join the session.
• Within the first week of school, complete the diagnostic exam (1.0.a).
• There are suggested completion dates for all assignments in quarter 1. 
• Live class attendance is expected.  Please contact Mr. Smith if you are unable to attend live classes.  ]]> 2017-08-22 15:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/182117336 AP HuG Announcements 9/5/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/184897008 • Live Class Activity #1: We will complete our first live class activity during class on Thursday, 9/7.  If you are unable to attend this class, you may complete the activity as posted in the Moodle assignment space.
• Use the completion progress block to make sure you remain on pace in this course.  By 9/8 you should have completed at least the first 55 points worth of assignments.  
• RSVPs for the Back to School picnic close on Wednesday 9/6. We hope to see you at the picnic!]]> 2017-09-05 18:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/184897008 AP HuG Announcements 9/11/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/186346026 • This week we will continue looking at spatial perspectives and maps.  
• Live class on Thurs. 9/14 will include a GIS mapping activity. This will count toward (2.7.a) Discussion-based Assignment. ]]> 2017-09-11 13:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/186346026 AP HuG Announcements 9/18/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/188607695 • Live class on Tues. 9/19 will include an activity that will count toward Live Class Activity assignment 2.9.b.  
• We will be moving into Unit II of the course: Population and Migration- this corresponds to part 3 of the AP Human Geography Moodle course.
• Aim to finish part 2, including the first exam by the end of this week. ]]> 2017-09-18 18:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/188607695 AP HuG Announcements 9/25/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/190619151 • We are moving into Unit II - Population and Migration.  These topics are covered in Parts 3-4 of your Moodle course.
• Live class on Thursday, 9/28 will include a population modeling activity. This activity will count for live class activity #3. ]]> 2017-09-24 20:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/190619151 AP HuG Announcements 10/2/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/192981203 • This week we will examine various population trends and how government policy actions impact them.  
• Live class on Thursday 10/5 will include an activity that will count toward Live Class Activity #4a]]> 2017-10-02 13:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/192981203 AP HuG Weekly Announcements 10/9/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/195397679 • This week's point goal is 400 points to be on track for an A.  For an AP course, you really want to be at or above 300 points by the end of the week.  
• There are only 12 school days left in quarter!
• On Tuesday, Oct. 10, we will take a look at the AP HuG Free Response question and give you some practice writing responses to one.
• We will begin Part 4 - Migration this week. Make sure you are through all of the part 3 assignments and assessments by the end of this week at the latest. ]]> 2017-10-09 22:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/195397679 AP HuG Weekly Announcements 10/16/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/197295184 • This week we will have not one, but TWO live class opportunities.  On Tuesday, we will take a look at migration policies and forced migration for Live Class Activity 4.9.b and on Wednesday, we will apply the Gravity Model to predict migration in the U.S, which will be used in place of the Gravity Model Discussion Based activity 4.2.a.
• With 8 days left in Quarter 1, make sure you are working your way through Part 4 of the course this week.

]]> 2017-10-16 12:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/197295184 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/197434087 2017-10-16 16:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/197434087 AP HuG Announcements 10/23/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/199533184 • Quarter 1 closes at 4PM on Wednesday, October 23.  
• All quizzes and exams have a short lock-out period, which will remain in effect through the end of the quarter- please plan accordingly.
• There will be no live classes this week.  Take this time to wrap up all assignments in Parts 1-4.]]> 2017-10-23 12:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/199533184 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/201155573 2017-10-27 12:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/201155573 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/206048272 2017-11-12 22:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/206048272 Live Class activity 6.10.b has been updated mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/207470594 We will address content needed to complete live class activity 6.10.b during live classes on 11/16 and 11/21.]]> 2017-11-15 22:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/207470594 AP HuG Announcements 11/20/17 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/208540638 A we head into this Thanksgiving week, continue to complete part 6 assignments associated with the Religion and Culture research project.  Ideally, you want to be ready to write the final paper the week after Thanksgiving.  

Of course, you also want to enjoy some turkey time, so work hard these next 3 days and enjoy a well deserved break!]]> 2017-11-19 22:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/208540638 AP HuG Announcements 12/4 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/212873808 • This week we will have TWO live class activities for Part 7- Race, Ethnicity, and Identity.  
• At this point, you ought to be wrapping up the Religion Research project from Part 6. Don't let this project hang around much longer!]]> 2017-12-04 14:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/212873808 AP HuG Announcements 12/11 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/215001523 • The completion progress bar has been updated to reflect both expected due dates and some past due assignments based on the recent activity of the class.
• You should plan on finishing everything up though Part 7 by the winter break- including the Segment 1 Exam.
• The Segment 1 Exam is the equivalent to a mid-term. It is cumulative. If you've been keeping up with the course to this point, you will be well prepared to take it. ]]> 2017-12-11 13:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/215001523 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/217232592 2017-12-19 13:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/217232592 Updated assignments! mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/217490912 For your holiday convenience, I've modified and updated the following assignments:
• (7.6.a) AP Exam Prep- In this activity you will now be responsible for writing up TWO of the GeoJournal activities. You may select any two GeoJournal tasks from lessons in quarter 2. 
• (8.7.a) Live Class Activity #8: Rethinking Borders- In place of a live class for 12/21/17 or 1/2/18 you will complete this EdPzzle video activity. If you are unable to access EdPuzzle, a Wistia link to the video and questions are provided. ]]> 2017-12-20 14:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/217490912 AP HuG Announcements 1/3/18 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/218496056 Welcome back from break!
• We will have our last 2 live classes of quarter 2 on Thursday, January 4th at 11AM and Tuesday, January 9th at 9AM.  
• Finish up all part 8 assignments by 4PM on January 10th, the end of Q2.  
• The diagnostic exam at the beginning of Part 8 is optional and not worth any points. It may help you better predict where you may need to focus for the second half of the course. ]]> 2018-01-03 14:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/218496056 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/219364006 2018-01-08 14:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/219364006 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/221033086 2018-01-12 16:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/221033086 AP HuG Announcements January 22, 2018 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/223148316 • Discussion based assignment (9.4.a) will take place over two live classes this week.  Come to not only discuss electoral geography, but also put yourself in the shows of different stake-holders in the electoral redistricting process.  
• This week will conclude Part 9 and Unit IV: Political Geography

]]> 2018-01-21 20:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/223148316 AP HuG Announcements January 29, 2018 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/225440682 We will be moving into Unit V- Agriculture this week.  To prepare make sure you have done the following things:
• Complete all part 9 assignments and exams
• Begin reading the first few lessons of Part 10
• Attend live class on Tuesday and Thursday this week
Agriculture is a unit in which many students do not have a background. If this is the case for you, you should consider following the curriculum and schedule very closely. ]]> 2018-01-28 21:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/225440682 AP HuG Announcements February 12, 2018 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/230456004  • This week you should be finishing the Agriculture Unit and Part 10.  
• We will have a guest speaker in class this week. Julia Falcon is the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Geography at Temple University and will be with us to discuss careers in Geography why AP Human Geography is such a useful course.  

Next up... Unit VI- Economic Development]]> 2018-02-12 02:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/230456004 AP HuG Announcements February 20, 2018 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/233235509 We're moving into the Economic Geography unit this week.  
• Be sure to finish up all Part 10 assignments and assessments.
• Attend live class on Tuesday and Thursday- don't miss critical information about Economic Development!]]> 2018-02-20 13:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/233235509 AP HuG Annopuncements March 5, 2018 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/238128705 • There are exactly two weeks remaining in quarter 3 as of today. Are you on track to meet your academic goals?
• Watch our for live class activities this week!]]> 2018-03-05 15:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/238128705 AP HuG Announcements March 12, 2018 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/241170140 With only one week remaining in 3, are you prepared for the end of the quarter?
• Check out live class on Tuesday at 9AM for our final live class activity of the quarter.  
• Finish up all quarter 3 assignments through part 12 by Monday, March 19 at 4PM.
• The quiz lock out window remains in effect through the end of the quarter and Moodle tends to slow down late in the day- please plan accordingly!]]> 2018-03-13 01:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/241170140 AP HuG March Calendar- posted 3/21/18 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/244600411 Please follow the series of calendars I put out to help you schedule and work through quarter 4 course work. March, April, and May calendar have been e-mailed to you.]]> 2018-03-21 15:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/244600411 AP HuG April Calendar- posted 4/3/18 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/248073235 Check the April Calendar for up-to-date live classes, AP exam reviews, projects, and assessments.  ]]> 2018-04-03 12:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/248073235 Tuesday, April 17th mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/252382544 Click on the image below to play the video:]]> 2018-04-17 01:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/252382544 AP Exam Reviews: April 30- May 18 mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/256464458 We are in full AP exam review mode. For the most part our AP reviews will take place during our scheduled class time. There are a few exceptions- most notably Thursdays. This Thursday (May 3) is the Schoolwide Gettysburg field trip and next Thursday (May 10th) I have a scheduling conflict with class. Since review is important, even critical, we have a few options to reschedule these Thursdays. One option is to conduct our reviews on Thursday at 1PM, and the other is Friday at 9AM. Please e-mail me and indicate your preference for rescheduled Thursday reviews. ]]> 2018-04-30 12:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/256464458 AP Exam Review Schedule mrsmith21cccs https://padlet.com/mrsmith21cccs/a7xzf3j2i420/wish/256949460
  • Tuesday, May 1 @ 9AM- Unit I and II Grand Review
  • Wednesday, May 2 @ 1PM- Unit III Student led review and Unit III Grand Review
  • Tuesday, May 8 @ 9AM- Unit IV Student led review and Unit IV Grand Review
  • Wednesday, May 9 @ 1PM- Unit V and Unit VI Student led review
  • Friday, May 11 @ 9AM- Unit V-VII Grand Review
    • All group review sessions will take place in Blackboard. Use the Live Class link to access these sessions.

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