Welcome to AP Human Geography!
Please refer to this website on a daily basis to find important information regarding this class.
Parent/Guardian, please read the following welcome letter to AP Human Geography
Parent/Guardian letter
Here is a copy of the syllabus for this year. It has wonderful information on how to have the best success in this class.
AP Human Geography Syllabus
Read the following memo. This will explain in detail the steps needed to have the best success in this class
To have the best success
Students/Parents/Guardians,
Please review this cell phone policy for our classroom.
Cell phone policy
Class rules
After you have gone over the class rules and expectations, please print the second page of this rules sheet and bring it back signed.
HERE IS A LIST OF YOUR UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS AND QUIZZES FOR THE FIRST 9 WEEKS:
US /Canada map quiz and Vocab quiz #1 - 8/23 (A), 8/24 (B)
Chapter 1 Test - 9/4 (B), 9/5 (A)
East Asia map quiz - 9/17 (B), 9/18 (A)
Chapter 2 Test - 9/24 (B), 9/25 (A)
Caribbean Map quiz - 10/11 (B), 10/12 (A)
Chapter 3 Test - 10/16 (A), 10/17 (B)
**Test dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. (PLEASE, no hurricanes this year!) You will be given advanced notice if dates do change.**
The vocabulary terms for the first vocab quiz will come from ONLY the terms from page 4 (starting with the term "map") to page 18 (ending with the term "International Date Line") There are 30 terms between those pages. The quiz will consist of 25 of those terms. And there could POSSIBLY be a word-bank to aid you on the quiz.
Here are copies of the first 3 maps. We will fill out the maps in class. You are responsible for printing a blank copy and bringing it to class. I will let you know when you need to bring it.
U.S. map
U.S. map
Canada map
Canada map
The following are the terms which you'll need to know for the Canada map quiz. (Remember, we will fill this out in class!)
Canada word bank
East Asia map
East Asia map
East Asia word bank
Caribbean/Central America map
C.A./Caribe map
CA/Caribe word bank
THE FOLLOWING IS FOR PERIOD 5 ONLY:
Your chapter 1 test will be over two days.
On Tuesday, 9/4, you will take ONLY the vocabulary and matching (toponyms) part of the test.
On Thurs, 9/6 you will take the multiple choice and FRQ
THE FOLLOWING IS FOR PERIOD 2 ONLY:
Your chapter 1 test will also be over two days.
On Wed, 9/5, you will take the vocab and matching portion.
On Friday, 9/7, you will take the multiple choice and FRQ.
The FRQ topic for Chapter 1 is:
Diffusion
Here are the descriptions of the toponyms we discussed in class
Toponym classifications
Please print the East Asia map and bring it to the next class. We will be filling it out in class.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS, PLEASE READ THIS:
Please don't panic. You have to remember, a few months ago you were in 8th grade and now you're in a COLLEGE LEVEL course. Of course there is going to be an adjustment period. Now I hope you believe me when I say this is not like middle school. It's not that it's hard, it's just challenging and different. You have to study a new way. (Some of you just have to study!) The sheet I posted on how to have the best success will really help with this. Go over it and take it to heart. And also remember, I'm available every morning before school for extra help.
I would expect you would have taken notes on (at minimum) the first Key Issue of chapter 2. And don't forget to print that East Asia map and bring it to class.
See you Tuesday!
p.s. The FRQ will be posted when I'm done grading them. They take a bit longer.
Don't forget, your Chapter 2 test is next week:
Monday, Sept 24 for period 5
Tuesday, Sept 25 for period 2
Here are the topics being considered for your FRQ:
Demographic Transition Model
Population Pyramids
Population Clusters
REMEMBER: you're only doing ONE of these. The test will consist of 50 m/c, 20 vocab, and 1 FRQ
PLEASE don't wait until the last minute to get your questions answered. Do it before the weekend!
Here is an addition to the notes on Population.
The following are expansive and restrictive population policies, a.k.a. Pro and Anti Natalist policies:
Population policies
IT'S A LITTLE DISTRESSING TO GO TO MY WEBSITE THIS MORNING AND SEE LESS THAN HALF THE STUDENTS HAVE LOOKED THERE SINCE I SENT A REMIND TELLING YOU TO DO SO TWO DAYS AGO.
I sent a remind telling you the FRQ topics were posted. That was on Tuesday, Sept 18, and I had 42 hits to my site as of Sept 20. I have 85 AP students. Not good!!!!
If you're not receiving the Remind messages, see me as soon as possible!
Here are your FRQ topics by period:
Period 2 - Demographic Transition Model
There's an A,B,C,and D part to the question
Make sure you know the characteristics of each stage
Period 5 - Population Clusters
Yours also has an A,B,C, and D part
And you also have to know the characteristics of each cluster.
If you've been studying these topics, you'll be fine! Good luck!
Hello. Here are your FRQ topics.
Immigration flows of the United States
Global Immigration flows
I'll decide which class gets which this coming week.
Also, don't forget, like I said in class, there is NO WORD BANK for the vocab for this test.
Here are the updated test dates:
Period 5 - Monday, 10/15 and Wed, 10/17
Period 2 - Tues, 10/16 and Thurs, 10/18.
The first testing day you'll take the multiple choice and vocab
The second test day you'll take the FRQ and push-pull factor questions.
Your Chapter 3 test will consist of:
55 multiple choice, 20 vocab, 10 push-pull questions, and 1 FRQ
EXTRA CREDIT FOR SPIRIT WEEK:
On Friday, Oct 12, if you come to school dressed in West Broward Bobcat attire, you will receive extra credit. If your class does not meet that day you must stop by my room BEFORE school, DURING lunch, or AFTER school ONLY.
PLEASE do not come by our room during class time.
CLARIFICATION:
Quite a few are asking about Friday and what to wear. Here's what I mean by "Bobcat attire". I'm looking for school spirit. Everyone should have, at a minimum, a p.e. shirt. That counts. If you don't have a West Broward shirt you can dress in West Broward colors.
NOTE:
Just because you have a "blue" color on your watch, or your socks, or there's a blue thread on your shirt, that DOES NOT count as school spirit.
If you're still not clear, come by before Friday and see me and I'll explain it to you.
Print the following map. We will be filling it out during the next class
Here is your Africa map
Here is the word bank for the Africa map
Africa word bank
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You've finished your first quarter of a college level course!!!
The grades have been entered. After this quarter you should now know what to expect ,be clear on the expectations, and be familiar with the make up of tests and quizzes. Traditionally, the second quarter is better for most students. (Well, only really the ones who believe me and follow the recommendations and suggestions I've laid out since the beginning of the year!) It's all about time management in our class. Remember, you can ALWAYS come see me in the mornings to receive extra help and get your questions answered.
Parents, ask your child if they come to "Breakfast Club" on a regular basis. ONLY 5 or so come all the time. And quite frankly, those are the ones who have seen an improvement in their results!
I will expect you to come to class next week (Week of Oct 22) having taken notes on Key Issues 1 and 2 of chapter 9
The following are the test and quiz dates for the 2nd quarter:
(Don't forget to use your 3x5 note card/cheat sheet this quarter. They DO NOT transfer over to the 3rd quarter)
Chapter 9 Test
Period 2 - Wed, Nov 7 and Period 5 - Thurs, Nov 8
Africa map quiz
Period 5 - Tues, Nov 13 and Period 2 - Wed, Nov 14
South America map quiz
Period 2 - Thurs, Nov 29 and period 5 - Fri, Nov 30
Chapter 11 test
Period 2 - Mon, Dec 3 and Period 5 - Tues, Dec 4
The Chapter 10 test will count towards your 9 week grade AND as your midterm exam. Instead of giving a cumulative exam, I only make it one chapter. (You're welcome!) The date of this test will depend upon when periods 2 and 5 take their exams. It has always been the week before Christmas Break, Dec 17-21
**NOTE: Test dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances **
Here are the FRQ topics for the Chapter 9 test:
The relationship between gender and development.
Factors that inhibit or enhance economic development.
(The black book will be most helpful with this question)
Here is an outline of the notes from Chapter 9
Ch 9 outline
Here are the specific notes and page numbers you need to know from the black book:
Black book notes
Here is a review for chapter 9
Ch 9 review
Period 2, your FRQ is about Genders and development
Period 5, yours is about the Barriers to development. (The things that prevent or encourage development)
Don't forget: We're taking the Ch 9 test over two days.
Period 5, you will have the vocab part on Monday, 11/5 and the m/c and FRQ on Thurs, 11/8
Period 2, you will have the vocab on Wed, 11/7 and the m/c and FRQ on Friday, 11/9
Here's a helpful hint for both FRQs:
Make sure you can give a real world example when explaining part C.
Please don't ask what this means. Figure it out AP student.
Here is your South America map
S.A. map
And here is a word bank in case you want to get started before we fill it out in class
S.A. word bank
Reminder:
South America map quiz dates:
Per 2 - Nov 29
Per 5 - Nov 30
HERE IS YOUR FRQ TOPIC FOR THE CHAPTER 11 TEST:
(Both FRQs have the same topic)
WHY ARE BUSINESSES/FACTORIES LOCATED WHERE THEY ARE?
YAY!!! Your first semester of AP is finished! Now, take what you've learned from these past two weeks and apply it to the next semester.
Here is your next map:
SW Asia (Middle East) map
SW Asia word bank
Stay tuned to this site. I will be posting all the test and quiz dates for the 3rd quarter soon.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Congratulations on completing your first semester of high school and the first semester of your first AP class. Now is when we really get down to work. Our AP test is a little over 4 months away!!!(Insert scary emoji here!) So we're going to do the next few units a little differently. You REALLY have to keep up with your reading and studying. If you still have concerns regarding how to study and take notes, see me ASAP.
INFO NEEDED FROM THE BLACK BOOK:
Here is a list of the specific pages you need to know from the black book that correspond to chapter 4 in the white book.
Pages, 101 -right column, ALL of 103,104,105, 106, and 107, 109-distance decay, 112-manufacturing a hearth, 114-reterritorialization, 117-all of it, 119-glocalization, 119,120,121-housing styles
Here are the vocab terms you need to know from the black book that go with chapter 4 from the white book:
cultural landscape, material culture, non material culture, commodification, reterritorialization, placelessness, cultural appropriation, folk-housing regions, assimilation, local culture
MID EAST MAP QUIZ:
Per 5 - Thurs, Jan 10
Per 2 - Fri, Jan 11
Chapters 4 & 6 Test
Per 5 - Tues, Jan 29, multiple choice, Thurs, Jan 31, Vocab and FRQ
Per 2 - Wed, Jan 30, multiple choice, Fri Feb 1, Vocab and FRQ
Here are the topics and concepts you need to know from Chapter 6
Religion-things to know
Here are the test date changes that we discussed in class
FRQ and vocab will now be Thurs, Jan 31 for 5th period and Fri, Feb 1 for 2nd
Multiple choice will now be Mon, Feb 4 for period 5 and Tues, Feb 5 for period 2
Here is a review that will help you with this test. I am NOT doing this for you. I will look over what you wrote and will tell you if you're right or wrong, but I'm not giving you the answers.
Chapter 4 and 6 review
Here is a great map that will help you with the religion chapter.
Religion map
Here are your FRQ topics:
Chapter 4 - Ethnic neighborhoods as local cultures
Chapter 6 - Religious conflicts
Make sure you look in the black book for info on both of these topics!
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
I clearly understand and appreciate the benefit of Take Your Child to Work Day and encourage my students to accompany their parents to work. However, I find that many students are just treating this day as an extra day off from learning. I surveyed my students and asked how many of them missed school in middle school on TYCWD. The MAJORITY of them raised their hands. When I then asked how many actually went to work with their parent, the MAJORITY put their hands down. I treat this day like a regular school day. Learning WILL be taking place in our class. And if a test or quiz happens to fall on that day, like it is this year, we will be having the test. In a college level class like this we cannot afford to lose time. As is stated in our syllabus, if a test is missed, the make-up test will be of the exact content, but could be of a different format.
Thank you for your continued support with your child in our class. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Rodrigues
p.s. Period 2, your FRQ is that day. You can always come to school, take the FRQ, and then go to "work" with your parent. If not, you can always take the make-up FRQ.
Here is a WONDERFUL review of EVERYTHING you could ever want to know about AP Human Geography! There's about 65 pages. We WILL be going over this during Review Week before the AP test. In the meantime, you SHOULD look at the pages that correspond with the units/chapters we are studying now.
AP Big Review
I would specifically check out pages 23,24,and 25 for chapter 6 and page 21, 22, and 26 for chapter 4
Page 24 (Religion) is a HUGE help for the test we're taking next week as is page 26 (Pop/folk)
HERE ARE THE TEST DATES FOR CHAPTERS 5 & 7:
Period 2 - 2/26 and 2/28
Period 5 - 2/27 and 3/1
I'll decide closer to the dates which portion you'll take on which days.
HERE ARE YOUR FRQ TOPICS:
Chapter 5 - Language of International Trade and Commerce
Chapter 7 - Ethicities in the U.S.
READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:
On Monday, Feb 11 and Tuesday, Feb 12, I will be offering "Fix-It Day". On those two days you can come during study hall and "fix" any incorrect multiple choice questions from the Chapter 4 & 6 test.
Here is the way it's going to work:
1. This is only being offered 2/11 and 2/12,
2. You can ONLY come during your study hall.
3. You must get a pass for your study hall teacher BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY. (starting tomorrow 2/8)
3. Please do not interrupt my class to get your pass. I WILL NOT give passes during class time.
4. For every question you "fix", you will receive 1/2 a point added to your multiple choice grade.
The following contains a list of the only things you'll need to know from Chapter 7
All you need to know from Ch 7
Just to repeat what I sent out on REMIND:
The FRQs will be on:
Thursday, 2/28 for period 2 and Friday, 3/1 for period 5
The multiple choice and vocab will be on:
Tuesday, 3/5 for per 5 and Wed, 3/6 for period 2
There will be a "fix-it day" for the Ch 5&7 multiple choice on Thurs (3/7) and Friday 3/8.
You can ONLY "fix-it" ONE of those days.
It will be between 7:00 and 7:30 so plan accordingly.
You are responsible for maximizing your time. Arrive early.
If you have any questions, please message me through the Remind App.
The following is an outline of the only notes you have to take from the Black book.
Chapter 8 – Black Book
p. 233 The Three-tiered system of world economy:
Core, Periphery, Semi-periphery
Pages 236 – 240 Devolution
Ethnocultural, economic, and spatial
p. 244 Establishing boundaries and boundary disputes
p. 246 MacKinder’s Heartland Theory
pages 248 – 252 Supranational organizations
The following is the flyer for the County AP Review that is put out every year.
I'm always asked if this is something worth attending.
If you would like to get the perspective of the course from a teacher whose class you do not attend, if the cost ($12.00) is not an issue, and if you don't have anything to do for two hours on a Saturday, then I say "Go or it!".
If however you cannot attend, don't worry about it. I do an EXTENSIVE review (multiple days) before the test. Everything you'll need to know regarding the taking of the test I'll go over. Bottom line, it's up to you.
If after you've read the flyer and you have any questions about it, don't hesitate to contact me.
AP Review 2019
REMINDER:
The Europe map quiz will be on the following dates:
Period 2, Monday April 1
Period 4, Tuesday April 2
Here is a copy of the Europe map
Europe map
Word bank
We will be taking the Chapters 12/13 test on April 25/26 and 29/30.
It would be in your best interest to do as much as you can during your free time on your break. If you did 30 minutes every other day, you should have the chapters completed by the time you get back.
Here is a copy of the South Asia map if you want to practice.
South Asia map
And here is the word bank
SA word bank
Here is a reminder of the South Asia map quiz dates:
Per 2 April 24
Per 5 April 25
REMEMBER: The chapter 12/13 test dates have changed. Now they will be April 29/30 and May 1/2.
I will tell you soon what part of the test will be on which days.
Here is a list of vocab terms you should know for the AP Test on May 14th.
Gotta know vocab
These terms, along with the 67 page review I put up a month ago is what is going to get you to pass the AP test.
The test is a month away. If you haven't started, you REALLY need to start looking at that review NOW.
We WILL be going over it during the review week but you SHOULD be going over it on your own.
Well.....only if you want to pass the AP test and save your parents 1000s of dollars!!!
(That was for you parents!!! See, I'm looking out for you. Isn't that nice of me? Now stay on them and have them take 15 minutes a day to look over it.)
By the way, ALL of the previous 54 FRQs given on the test day can be found in that review. Just sayin'....
Here are some things you need to know from the black book for chapter 13:
You'll have to go to Chapter 9 in the black book to get the info you need to know which equates to Chapter 13 from the white book
Know the following vocab from Ch 9 in the black book:
suburbanization, urban realm, disamenity sector, shanytowns, zoning laws, McMansions, new urbanism, informal economy, world city.
We will be going over these sections in class but you MUST take notes on them before we do.
HERE IS THE REVIEW SCHEDULE FOR THE UPCOMING WEEKS:
The morning reviews will begin at 7:05 and end at 7:35
The afternoon reviews will begin at 2:50 and will end at 3:30.
**You can come and go as you please as long as you are quiet**
4/29 morning - Maps, afternoon - Population
4/30 morning - migration, afternoon - Diffusion
5/1 morning - Religion, afternoon - Language
5/2 morning - Pop/Folk, afternoon - Political
5/3 morning - Political, afternoon - Nothing
5/6 morning - Agriculture, afternoon - Sustainable Development
5/7 morning - Development, afternoon Practice M/C
5/8 morning - Nothing, afternoon - Practice M/C
5/9 morning - Urban Models, afternoon - M/C
5/10 morning - M/C, afternoon - Nothing
5/13 morning - FRQs, afternoon - FRQs
HERE'S ANOTHER REALLY GOOD REVIEW:
This has multiple choice questions after each review section
APHG Review 2019
Here is an awesome review for the CH.12/13 test.
Ch 12-13 review
Don't forget to use your 3x5 note card!
Here are the only notes you need from Key Issue 4 in chapter 13
Key Issue 4 notes
Here's what you've been waiting for...
YOUR FRQ TOPICS!!!
Period 2 - Chapter 12 - Services in MDCs, Chapter 13 - Urban Sprawl
Period 5 - Chapter 12 - Business Services in LDCs, Chapter 13 - Distribution of residents in megacities
Here are the Australia and SE Asia maps we filled out in class
Aussie map
Aussie word bank
SE Asia map
SE Asia word bank
THIS IS A GREAT SITE THAT BREAKS DOWN EVERY FRQ GIVEN EACH YEAR BY ITS TOPIC:
Check it out
https://fiveable.me/hug/ap-human-geography-frqs-topic/
Two more links you need to check out:
UNCLOS FRQ
Here is a list of all the past FRQs and from which Unit they came
FRQs by Topic
Ok, this is it! You're ready! Please do the following:
Get a good night's sleep on Monday.
Eat something good before coming to school.
Bring a snack and drink for half-time (the break in between MC and FRQ)
Bring a minimum of 2 sharpened pencils w/ erasers
Have two pens. Black or blue ink ONLY.
It's cold in the gym. Bring a sweater or jacket
Meet me outside the gym between 11:15 - 11:20. You have to be in by 11:30
Bring a watch so you know how much time you have left
And don't forget to PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY!
While I can't say exactly what the FRQs are going to be, I CAN tell you, with great confidence, they will most definitely come from something from the 67 page review I posted 2 months ago. All 54 past FRQs can be found in that review.
And most importantly, don't freak out! This is just one of MANY tests you're going to take in your life. This one test WILL NOT define who you are, regardless of what you score. So don't sweat it. You're going to be a better person because you took this class. You know more about the world around you because of this class. You're going to be a better student in the future because of the study habits and rigor you learned in this class. And you're going to be a better person because of the life lessons you learned in this class. Those things will always be way more important than one test you take, on one day, in one snap-shot in time.
I believe in you and am proud of you all!
Peace and love,
Mr Rod
LAST TWO GRADES:
Here's a reminder of when you'll be taking your last two map quizzes
Period 5 - Australia map quiz - Tues 5/21
SE Asia map quiz - Thurs 5/23
Period 2 - Australia - Wed 5/22
SE Asia - Fri 5/24
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