AP World History

Prepping for Unit 3

Remember, pals. The numbers on the units have changed. Something here might say "Unit 5", but it's really Unit 3. Also, just make sure it's about 1450-1750.

#APWEEKENDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Unit 2 Exam Prep

Step-by-step Guide to getting an A on the Unit 4 Exam.
Step 1 - Make sure you have good Quizlet flashcards from the powerpoints.
Step 2 - Check out the resources from Mr. Farshtey here - There you can find good paper 'cram packets', practice multiple choice questions, and some pretty good alternative powerpoints.
Step 3 - Watch as many Crash Course and Getafive videos as you can. It is smart just listen to the audio from these videos in your earbuds while you do whatever teenagers do when you're not at school. Also, if you feel like you're not getting it, sit down and take paper notes over the lectures (especially the Getafive videos).
Step 4 - Check out any additional resources below that tickle your fancy. Everything is helpful. I promise.
Step 5 - You win. lol.

Unit 4 Powerpoint

Mr. Farshtey's Page:
Review page with terms, practice MC questions and good reviews.

Practice Multiple Choice Quizzes:
Continuity and Innovation (c. 600 CE – c. 1450) Quiz
Global Interactions (c. 1450 – c. 1750) Quiz
Social Change and Imperial Expansion (c. 1450 - c. 1750) Quiz

Wikipedia pages for each of the key concepts AP expects you to know in this unit. Super valuable!
Key Concept 4.1: Globalizing Networks of Communication and Exchange
Key Concept 4.2: New Forms of Social Organization and Modes of Production
Key Concept 4.3: State Consolidation and Imperial Expansion

Videos:
*Pro tip: The Crash Course videos on this unit are probably the best of all the units. They are very entertaining and line up with the AP Key Concepts better than anything else. I highly suggest watching them as you go along.
Getafive - username should be your email address and the rcs password should be your password.
Crash Course World History on Youtube - For this unit, you should focus on videos 19 - 27. Funny and good. You can turn it on and just listen to it if you want.
Crash Course World History on PBS - so you can watch them at school.
Crash Course World History II on Youtube - Another broader set of Crash Course videos. Check out videos 212, 217, 218 and 229.
Crash Course World History II (PBS) - so you can watch them at school.
Video lectures from a professor of APWH. He actually wrote a book about APWH. - this guy is a beast! It is worth checking out.
Technological Innovations in Sea-Based Empires [AP World History] Unit 4 Topic 1
Empires Expand [AP World History Review] Unit 3, Topic 1
AP World History UNIT 3 REVIEW—1450-1750
Exploration: Causes and Events 1450-1750 [AP World History Review] Unit 4 Topic 2
AP World History: 4.1 & 4.2 European Exploration Causes
Empires: Belief Systems [AP World History] Unit 3 Topic 3
Empires: Administration [AP World History Review] Unit 3, Topic 2
Topic 3.3 - Belief Systems (1450-1750) | AP World History: Modern

Flashcards/timelines/study guides:
My flashcards and questions from a few years back. Remember that you can put these on your phone. Just download the Quizlet app.
Pretty good study guide. Easy to read on your phone or to print out.
Neat timeline. Click on each dot on the timeline for more info.
Detailed timeline in list and flashcard form. Has some junk you don't need to know, but helpful in determining the order of things.

Quizlet Term Stacks
See which of these work best for you. They might be great or they might be crap. Be discerning so you don't get crap.
95 Term Set
74 Term Set
80 Term Set
129 Term Set
112 Term Set

1920 Unit 1 Exam Prep

Below are a ton of things you can do to help you prep for the upcoming Unit 1 Exam. Take some time to look things over and see what works best for you.

Here is a digital version of the unit's powerpoint.
Go here to AP Classroom to use the practice questions. You can also get there by just googling "AP Classroom"
1. Use this info for your username and password.
2. Your username must be the following format with no spaces: first name (make sure you use your legal first name here, not a nick name), first initial of last name, rock, 1920. So if your name was George Washington, your password would be georgewrock If your username is too long, only use your first name, first initial of last name, and rock, so George's password would be georgewrock
3. In the password box, you have to use the following format, your rcs password with capital R and ! at the end. So, if you are George Washington, your password for this site would be rcsgw1234R!
4. If you have problems with logging in, try to reset your password using your school email. When you reset it, make sure to reset it to the rcsgw1234R! format.
*Remember that our test is over 1200-1450. Older videos might have different time periods with stuff you don't need to know.
Use the following search terms on YouTube for up-to-date reviews:
1. "Crash course world history" - you know it and love it.
2. "Heimler history" - specific topics that will help a lot.
3. "Fiveable" - newer stuff that is hip and cool.
4. "Lasseter" - from last year but really helpful.
GetaFive.com - older videos that are in-depth. You have to register, but it is worth it.
Fiveable.me - newer videos. There is a free version and a paid version. Try the free version.
Freemanpedia - a wiki-style page with up-to-date info.
Rad Mongol videos:
1. That fun, white-washed Mongol documentary from the History Channel.
2. The HU - Wolf Totem (Official Music Video)
3. Genghis Khan - Rise Of Mongol Empire - BBC Documentary - I wanted to watch this, but I haven't had time yet.
A few cool China videos:
1. BBC 2 China History 6 3 The Golden Age
2. New Frontier HQ - Chinese Civilization (15) The Song Dynasty / Part 01
3. Golden Age: Tang Dynasty China History & Music
4. Medieval China: Crash Course History of Science #8 - very good watch for innovation and influence of science and technology in China

1920 Unit 0 Prep

Below is my very awesome advice for how to pass the Unit 0 Exam. If you do all of this at least once, you'll get an awesome grade!

Here are some practice MC questions you can use and some general tips.
Use your Quizlet set a lot.
Go to Getafive.com and sign up for the site. It is free. Watch the Getafive.com videos. If you didn't do a good job making flashcards from them before. Do it now.
"Crash Course World History" on Youtube. These videos are fun and very helpful. The first four episodes cover this unit.
Here are the same "Crash Course World History" videos on PBS so you can view them at school.
Use the info from the review book I gave you to supplement your flashcards.
Check out the short reading from an alternate review book here. It does a good job of summing everything up.
Check out the review page here. It has flashcards, practice questions, and cram sheets that are mega helpful! The page is old so it has the old period dates.

How to signup for AP Classroom

Please read this and everything on this page very carefully.

You have a reading tonight, which I think you can get done during class today. The reading is 21-22 with instructions and a link to the reading at the bottom of these instructions. The thing about setting up for AP Classroom below is to do it right, but do it quickly. If you "dally", you'll have a lot to do tonight and that is not what I'm aiming for. Make sure you read the the AP Classroom instructions and the reading and note-taking instructions that are below that. See you tomorrow and try not to become a Hindu as you read.

*Messing this up could make it so you can't take the AP Exam. Please take this process very seriously and follow the instructions below step-by-step. Do not jump ahead of the instructions and if you have a problem, do the following:
1. Re-read the instructions. They should be click-by-click and answer any question you have.
2. Ask your neighbor for help.
3. Ask the teacher for help.
4. Don't assume anything. This is a very important and serious task.

1. Make this browser window take up the left half of the screen.
2. Open up a new browser window and make it take up the right half of the screen.
3. Read the directions in this window and do what they say in the window to the right.
4. In the right window, do the following things.
5. Right click on the this link and choose "Open in a new window".
6. Then choose "I'm a student".
7. Type in the following information using correct capitalization (This is not the place to joke and be funny):
-Name
-Gender
-Date of birth
-Email address (Use your school email address. Not a different email. The format is first.last@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us Make sure that it is spell correctly. Don't just copy the first email address you typed into the second box. This will cause problems. Actually type it again in the second box.
-Type your email again and make sure that it is spelled correctly.
-Your graduation year and month. This will be May 2020 if you are a senior or May 2023 if you are a freshman.
-The zip code of your home address. If you don't know it, use 40456 which is the school's zip code.
-For "Where do you go to school?", type in Rockcastle County High School and it will appear in the drop-down window. Click on "Rockcastle County High School" in the drop-down window.
-Leave the "Filter by school zip" box gray and the "Use zip/post code" box checked
-----Pay very close attention to the username and password instructions below. Messing them up would make for a very bad day for you.
-Your username must be the following format with no spaces: first name (make sure you use your legal first name here, not a nick name), first initial of last name, rock, 1920. So if your name was George Washington, your password would be georgewrock If your username is too long, only use your first name, first initial of last name, and rock, so George's password would be georgewrock
-In the password box, you have to use the following format, your rcs password with capital R and ! at the end. So, if you are George Washington, your password for this site would be rcsgw1234R!
- For the security question, make sure you choose a question that you can answer easily and with one word. What school you attended in sixth grade is a good one. Just answer "Rockcastle" or "Somerset" The one-word rule make this so much easier if you have problems later.
-Under Personal Information, leave the "U.S., U.S Territories and Puerto Rico" choice checked
-Type in your home address where you get mail on the next two lines. This can be a PO Box.
-Leave the "Mobile Number' boxes blank
-Leave the "Get text messages" box unchecked
-Uncheck the "Monthly Student Newsletter" box
-Leave the four "Parent info" boxes blank and leave the two check boxes under it blank
-Check the box that says "I agree with the Terms & Conditions"

-If the next page says that your zip code doesn't match, go back and uncheck the "use zip code" box under the choice to choose your school. If this doesn't work, ask for help.
-On the next page, double-check each of the items and click "edit" if you need to fix anything. If they are right, check the box beside each item and then click "Confirm"

-The next page should take you to a "terms and conditions page". Scroll that page all the way to the end and check the box at the bottom and click "continue".
-If the page says "You've already created an account, choose "Create an interim account", (It will do this if you took an AP class before) and Brock will help you merge the two in the coming weeks. Don't try to login using your old account because you will have problems with the new system if you do.

-After clicking "Continue", you should be on a page that says "Welcome, your name." On that page, scroll down and click on "Join a Course or Exam"
-In the box that pops up, type in the code for your class period:
-for first period, type in 4GVW96 and click "Submit".
-for second period, type in AG3PNA and click "Submit".
-for fifth period, type in CV9MKZ and click "Submit".

-On the next page, click "Yes"
-On the next page, choose your current grade level.
-Then skip the "Student ID" and "Mobile Phone Number" boxes.
-Then, for your language, choose English.
-Then, choose the Racial/Ethnic Group that matches you. This is a place where I want to remind you to be serious.
-Then, for Parental Education Level, choose their level. If you don't know, choose "I do not wish to respond." You can also ask the sub and they will tell you what their level probably is based on the job that your parents have.
-After that, click "Submit" and you should get a box saying "You've enrolled in AP World History: Modern!"

-That means you're in and you can move on to the assignment that is due tomorrow morning in class. It is below

Note Taking Expectations (This is just me clarifying, but make sure your notes look like mine tomorrow.)

Link to the reading if you didn't bring yours today. Tisk Tisk.

Bear in mind that the following section is the foundation of major world cultures and that we will be coming back to these short sections throughout the year. This means that you should take detailed notes without just copying the chapter.

Most people were doing really great taking notes from Strayer, but some were not, so I found it necessary to put into place some rules about how we take notes. From here on out, you are expected to do the following when taking notes:

Set up your paper in Cornell notes style and remember to make use of the margins as you take notes.
Write and underline the titles of each section.
Read each paragraph, stop, and then summarize it in just a few of your own words. You should have at least one note for each paragraph, but in reality, you should have a few.
While taking notes, use the topic, point, and sub-point system shown below

Topic 1
   - point (main idea of the paragraph)
       -sub-point (something that supported the main idea or something else in the paragraph)
       -sub-point (something else)
   -point
       -sub point

Topic 2

Write down word-for-word the “AP Exam Tips” in the margins of your notes. I am making you write these down because these are the foundational learning targets for that are assessed on the AP Exam.
Write down word-for-word the “AP Questions” like the one on page 21, “AP: Continuity and Change” in the margins of your notes and put a star beside the question, then as you read through the section, place a star beside the note(s) that answer to the question.
Treat each map, chart, article sub-set, picture or any other stimulus as if it were a completely different section of the reading. It should get its own underlined title and topic, point, sub-point structure. Remember, this stuff is so important that the author saw fit to cut out a chunk of their book to highlight it.
As you take notes, be sure to write questions for Brock as well as key terms, events, people, or ECGES words in the left margin.
Below, I am going to model good notes for the first few sections of the reading that is due tomorrow morning.

Civilizations and Cultural Traditions (Brock's notes from here on out. Take your own notes and then compare them to mine)
AP Exam Tip - Know the basic teachings of major Eurasian belief systems such as
reincarnation in Hinduism.
AP Exam Tip - Keep in mind the social and political effects of India’s caste system, as it will continue to be important later on in the course.
AP Cont and Change - In what ways did the religious tradition of South Asia change over the centuries?* (you can find this answer in the paragraphs about brahmins and the one about the Upanishads)
Intro
   Religion pros
       Gave common identity for entire civs
       Gave ppl strength to challenge power (double-edged sword)
       Strength to endure suffering
       Moral guidance
   Religion cons
       Divisions made it social inequality legit**
       Making leaders stronger

**Question: can we see this is modern religions?
   By 1200, major religions were already running (start between 600BCE - 700CE
       Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam

South Asian Cultural Traditions: Hinduism
   India is really religious
   Hinduism - oldest, largest, biggest religion in India
       No founder, grew as part of civ
           got lots of followers, but wasn’t missionary
               Southeast Asia

   Name comes from outsiders, not really a single religion
       “variegated” - changing something by adding color <- googled that
       lots of dif gods and spirits and rituals
       South Asian peninusla**
       **Question: is South Asia India? (yes, it is)

   Very polytheistic
Brahmins - your notes
Upanishads - your notes
Your notes on other stuff from this paragraph

   Atman v. Brahman
       your notes

   Moksha
       your notes

   Samsara
       your notes

   Ways to Moksha
       your notes

Canvas Instructions

After typing up the directions showing you what to do to setup Canvas on your phone and computer, I figured they would be sufficient instead of making a video. However, if you have problems, email me or text me through the Remind number.

How to Register for Canvas on Your Computer (It's best to do this on a computer, but you can also do this on the browser on your phone)
Canvas is a website that is an "online learning management system" where you will submit essays and discussions for me to grade and where you will do peer reviews of other students’ papers.

***If you had me in another class that uses Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for for another class that uses Canvas, just click "New user".

Click on this URL: https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/KG6HB8

After you click the link above, you will do different things depending on whether or not you had me for GOPO. Follow the set of directions below that fits you.

If you had me for GOPO, after you click the link above:
Type in your email address and click "I already have a free for teacher login" and enter your password which should be the same as your school password.
*If you forget your password, you'll need to go to canvas.instructure.com and click on "Forgot Password?"
After you enter your password, you should have a button that says "enroll in course" or "join course" or "register"
After you click register, you should see the course and the first assignment called "First Neolithic Discussion". Follow the directions for that assignment.

If you didn't have me for GOPO, after you click the link above:
Click "I am a new user".
Then, click "Go to the course"
Check your email and open the email from Canvas.
Click link that says "click here to finish the registration process"
On the next page, you'll pick your password. It should be the same password you use to login to the computers at school.
Your time zone is Eastern. I feel like that is something you should know?
Click "Register".
After you click register, you should see the course and the first assignment called "Neolithic Discussion". Follow the directions for that assignment.

After this, if you need to get to canvas, you can either go to canvas.instructure.com or click on the Canvas link at the top of MrBrock.net.

How to Download and Set Up the Canvas App in your Phone
*You must first set up your account on a computer or through the browser on your phone before signing in through the app. Once you have done that, though, you can use the app for a lot of things like discussion boards.
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
When you open it, type canvas.instructure.com in the "find your school" box. This will bring up "Free Canvas Accounts". That is your school.
Sign in using your email address and password.

Website Stuff - due before 8:10am tomorrow morning

Please read these instructions very carefully and and follow them step-by-step. Skipping steps or just skimming will make for a very unenjoyable day for you.

All of these tasks must be completed before 8:10am tomorrow morning.

Task One: Check your email and send an email

On the computer, go to login.microsoftonline.com in a new tab.
- You can also get there by clicking on "Student Email" at the hot new website called MrBrock.net.
The format for most student emails is the following; firstname.lastname@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
So, if your name is George Alexander Washington, your email address would be george.washington@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
On the next screen, choose "Work or school account" if prompted.
Your password is the same one you use to login to the computer.
After logging in, click on “Outlook” at the top of the screen.
- Outlook is the fancy Microsoft word for email.
Then, click on “new” on the top-left of the screen and send me an email with the title "I love history soooooooooo much!" My email address is herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us. Don't click send yet, though.
You should also CC (which means carbon copy (which means that someone will get a copy of the email too)) someone in class that you enjoy talking to. You do this by typing in their email address in the CC box.
Once that message is sent, you can move on to G-Suite
***Leave this tab open because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Two: Login to G-Suite
G-Suite is Microsoft Word and Powerpoint and everything else that ever existed in one place. The biggest thing you'll use it for is Google Docs which is basically Microsoft Word Online and Google Drive which is like an online hard drive.

Open a new tab and type in drive.google.com.
- You can also go to the RCS homepage and click on "Web Applications" and choose "Google Drive" from the list.
  - Your school email is there too.
- If you are asked to login, you might have to choose "Organizational G Suite Account" and enter in your email address and password just like you did for your email in Task Two
This is your new mobile hard drive. It is awesome. You can drag files from your computer right to this page and they will be saved! Hallelujah!
To show me you know how to do this crap, click on "New" on the top-left and notice the last three choices. These correspond with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint in that order. Choose "Docs" and it should open a new window that looks like a Word document. Noiiice.
Type the following on the page: "I really love learning. It's so true."
- It is now saved, (because it saves on-the-fly and automatically) but how can you title it? Just click on "Untitled document" in the top-left--you dingus--and title the thing "Learny-learn"
But how can you share it? Click on the "Share" button on the top-right and type my email address in that box (its in Task One) and then click "Done" and I'll get an email from you with the shared document. Yay.
***Leave this tab open too because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Three: Register for Quizlet *You don't have to if you already have a Quizlet account.* Just make sure you can log in.
Quizlet is an online flashcard website/app. Making flashcards here is an awesome idea because you can take them anywhere on your phone/tablet/iPod, you never lose them and you can use them to prep for the semester/final exams as well.
· Open a new tab and go to quizlet.com
· On the top-right, click on “Sign up” link
· Use firstlast1920 for your username meaning if you were George Washington your username would be georgewashington1920

If your name is too long, just use your first name and 1920

Check out fiveable
- Go to fiveable.me
- Click on "Login", scroll down on that new window and choose "sign up".
  - If you can't see "sign up" after you click "Login", once you have the "login" box open, zoom out on the keyboard by holding down CTRL and hitting the - key.
  - You can also scroll down that "login" box by using two fingers on the track pad.
- Use your school login info including your school email.
- Explore the site.
Check out Crash Course World History on Youtube.
- Go to youtube.com and search for Crash Course World History.
- Click on the first playlist and check out the videos.

Complete tasks five through eight at home before 8:10am tomorrow morning:

Task Five: Sign up for text messages from me

Get out your phone and turn it on. If you don't have your phone with you, do this as soon as you get home tonight. When you do, open text messages and:
- First period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @20apwh1
- Second period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @20apwh2
- Third period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @20gopo3
- Fifth period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @20apwh5
- Then, respond with your name and you are signed up.
  - If it doesn't ask for your name, it means it already knows you because of the illuminati.
- If 81010 doesn't work, try texting the correct code from above to to (606) 655-9483.
- If you use the Remind App, just open the app and add the correct code from above.

Task Six: Download all these apps and login to them on your phone

If you haven't already, download all these apps from the App Store or Google Play Store:
- Google Classroom
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- Quizlet

Task Seven: Set Up Email on Your Phone (this also sets up calendars and todo lists on your phone and is a generally good thing)
Use the instructions below to set up your school email on your phone or tablet. You should really get into the habit of communicating with your teachers through email. It's how college is going to work, yo.

iPhone instructions:

Click on settings, mail, accounts, add account
Choose "Exchange" for the type
Enter your full email address (format is in Task 1 above) and your password on the next page.
After this, you may have to click on settings again, then mail, then accounts.
Then choose the account you just created, and on the next page, click on the arrow beside your email address
On the next page, enter m.outlook.com as the server and click "done"

Android instructions:

Select “Email” from the applications menu
If you do not have an email account already setup on your phone you will be asked for your email address and password.
Enter your full district email address your.name@stu.kyschools.us and current district password. If you already have another email account setup on your device you will need to press the menu button and select “Add Account”
When asked for the account type select “Exchange” or in some cases it may be called “Corporate Sync”
The next screen will ask you for your Username and server. Enter your full email address in the field next to “Domain\Username”. Be sure to delete anything currently in the field. In the “Server “ field delete “stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us” out of the field and enter “m.outlook.com” in its place. Leave all other fields at their default.
Tap “Next”
Tap “OK” on the security message that appears.
Your phone will check the server settings. If everything was entered correctly the next page has several options that are all based on personal preference. Read through each one and adjust them to your liking or keep the defaults.
Tap “Next”
You will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Tap Done when complete.

Welcome to AP World History for 2019-2020

I'm sure this is going to be a real hoot.

2019-2020 AP World History Admission Assignments

Everything below this line is from the 2018-2019 school year or before.
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Unit 6 and Review Google Doc

Prepping for the Final Exam

Review Powerpoint from Getafive

Start here. This is the review page we've used all year with cram sheets, multiple choice questions, mp3 files of chapter reviews and a lot more.

Video Review:
MAN O MAN, you really should use Getafive.com. THIS IS A MUST!
Don't forget to check Crash Course World History on Youtube and PBS here.
Cool Lecture Videos from some guy.
AP World History in 16 Minutes.
A Weird Music Video.

Text Review:
Wikipedia style review page broken up by Key Concepts.
Links to a lot of cool graphic organizers by period.
Tons of terms.
500 terms on my Quizlet page.

Audio Review:
Search iTunes for AP World History Podcasts. You can listen to them while you do other things!
Audio Lectures (to 1500) from the guy who literally "wrote the book" on World History. He's a professor at Columbia University.
Audio Lectures since 1500

Paper Practice Tests:
You can print these or just take them by writing your answer on your own paper. Yay.
Practice Test with very thorough answer explanations
Thirty Sample Multiple Choice Questions from College Board (AP)
Three Different Exams on One File (old format with five choices instead of four, but still helpful)
Two Exams in One File (old format with five choices instead of four, but still helpful) - use the table of contents

Online Practice Tests:
9 different online practice tests - (70 questions each) create a free account to get info on the answers you missed. Not perfect tests, but still helpful.
Full 70 question online practice test - from a review book
Practice test on Getafive.com
A cool set of smaller quizzes over specific topics
Numerous practice quizzes broken up by topic
Remember that you have practice tests in your review book. Use them. Jeez.

Prepping for the Unit 5 Exam

My Powerpoints:
Chapter 17 Powerpoint from class
Chapter 18 Powerpoint from class
Chapter 19 Powerpoint from class
Chapter 20 Powerpoint from class

"Other" Review Powerpoints:
1750 - 1914 - Review powerpoint from Mrfarshtey.net
Industrialization and Its Consequences: 1750-1914 - Review powerpoint from Mrfarshtey.net
The Early Industrial Revolution - ppt/pdf
Imperialism - ppt/pdf

Flashcards:
Quizlet link to a good starter-set of questions and terms for Unit 5
Quizet link to a good starter-set of terms for Unit 5 (may have some duplicates from the terms/questions set above)

Videos:
The Unit 5 GetAFive videos can help you with your understanding of a lot of this as well as Crash Course World History videos on Youtube episodes 26-35.
AP European History French Revolution - YouTube - Here is the weird guy that chops his desk a lot. He gives a good explanation of the French Revolution.
Crash Course on Youtube - can't watch at school - watch videos 26-35
Crash Course on PBS - can watch at school - watch videos 26-35
Really good Youtube video on Darwinism and Social Darwinism

Text Review:
Review page with terms, practice MC questions and good reviews. <---Mr. Farshtey's page with lots of good stuff on it.
1750 - 1914 - Unit Review
1750 - 1914 - Cram Packet
Imperialism - Text Review
Industrial Revolution Chart

Wikipedia pages for each of the key concepts AP expects you to know in this unit. Super valuable!
Key Concept 5.1: Industrialization and Global Capitalism
Key Concept 5.2: Imperialism and Nation-State Formation
Key Concept 5.3: Nationalism, Revolution, and Reform
Key Concept 5.4 Global Migration

Freeman-pedia based on Key Concepts
Unit 5 form Freeman-pedia

Practice Tests:
Practice Multiple Choice Questions:
1750 - 1914 - Practice MC
Unit 5 - Practice MC

Prepping for the Unit 4 Exam

Unit 4 has decided to be broken up into three parts. Make sure you're studying the right content for the right chapter tests. Refer to the powerpoint if you're confused. Don't be confused.

*Pro tip: The Crash Course videos on this unit are probably the best of all the units. They are very entertaining and line up with the AP Key Concepts better than anything else. I highly suggest watching them as you go along.

Unit 4 Powerpoint

Step-by-step Guide to getting an A on the Unit 4 Exam.
Step 1 - Make sure you have good Quizlet flashcards from the powerpoints.
Step 2 - Read your REVIEW BOOK (online) and take good paper notes from it.
Step 3 - Add any flashcards from your review book that aren't in your stack from Strayer.
Step 4 - Check out the resources from Mr. Farshtey here - There you can find good paper 'cram packets', practice multiple choice questions, and some pretty good alternative powerpoints.
Step 5 - Watch as many Crash Course and Getafive videos as you can. It is smart just listen to the audio from these videos in your earbuds while you do whatever teenagers do when you're not at school. Also, if you feel like you're not getting it, sit down and take paper notes over the lectures (especially the Getafive videos).
Step 6 - Check out any additional resources below that tickle your fancy. Everything is helpful. I promise.
Step 7 - You win. lol.

Mr. Farshtey's Page:
Review page with terms, practice MC questions and good reviews.

Practice Multiple Choice Quizzes:
Continuity and Innovation (c. 600 CE – c. 1450) Quiz
Global Interactions (c. 1450 – c. 1750) Quiz
Social Change and Imperial Expansion (c. 1450 - c. 1750) Quiz

Wikipedia pages for each of the key concepts AP expects you to know in this unit. Super valuable!
Key Concept 4.1: Globalizing Networks of Communication and Exchange
Key Concept 4.2: New Forms of Social Organization and Modes of Production
Key Concept 4.3: State Consolidation and Imperial Expansion

Videos:
Getafive - username should be your email address and the rcs password should be your password.
Crash Course World History on Youtube - For this unit, you should focus on videos 19 - 27. Funny and good. You can turn it on and just listen to it if you want.
Crash Course World History on PBS - so you can watch them at school.
Crash Course World History II on Youtube - Another broader set of Crash Course videos. Check out videos 212, 217, 218 and 229.
Crash Course World History II (PBS) - so you can watch them at school.
Video lectures from a professor of APWH. He actually wrote a book about APWH. - this guy is a beast! It is worth checking out.

Flashcards/timelines/study guides:
My flashcards and questions from a few years back. Remember that you can put these on your phone. Just download the Quizlet app.
Pretty good study guide. Easy to read on your phone or to print out.
Neat timeline. Click on each dot on the timeline for more info.
Detailed timeline in list and flashcard form. Has some junk you don't need to know, but helpful in determining the order of things.

Prepping for the Unit 3 Exam

Follow my advice below to make sure you know what you need to know for the Unit 3 Exam.

General Advice:
Set aside at least 30 minutes each night from now until the test. During that time, use different resources to ensure that you are on the right track.
Don't forget the flashcards. It takes more time, but it is so much more efficient to create your own cards instead of begging your friends to copy theirs.
If you aren't sure of something, google it. You can also email or message me any time for extra help.

To-do list: make sure you do everything below at least once:

Read the Review Book, Review Book B, and APWH Textbook (Strayer chapters) in the buttons above over Unit 3 to get a succinct and varied take on the key concepts.
Kahn Academy AP World History - video lessons with stimulus-based review questions to review. These are officially sanctioned by AP and are completely updated and helpful.
A quick and short Google Doc with the must-know stuff that you can read in about five minutes.
A website I just found by this "TeacherOz" character who basically has already did what I am trying to do here, just much better. He has videos, review quizzes, timelines, memes, gifs, videos over just the KEY CONCEPTS (I typed in all caps to tell you that it is important to watch those) and much, much more (as they say).
History of JAPAN!!!!1! on youtube, History of JAPAN!!!1!! on Google Drive (you can watch at school)
Click here to watch Crash Course on PBS which is available at school. Its videos 13-20. 
Check out the review page here. It has flashcards, practice questions, and cram sheets that are mega helpful! The page is old so it has the old period dates. Remember, our Unit 3 might be the old Unit 2. The years involved are 600-1450.
Know the info over Unit 3 at this link. It is set up based on AP content and is the bare bones of what you need to know. You'll need to scroll down for Unit 3. It is a good thing. For real.
Freeman-pedia is probably one of the most valuable resources for test prep. Spend lots of time there.

Prepping for the Unit 2 Exam

Follow my advice below to make sure you know what you need to know for the Unit 2 Exam. IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR SCORE, YOU CAN! JUST GIVE IT YOUR BEST EFFORT!

General Advice:
Set aside at least 30 minutes each night from now until the test. Over the weekend, dedicate at least an hour each day to studying. During that time, use different resources to ensure that you are on the right track.
If you aren't sure of something, google it. You can also email or message me any time for extra help.

To-do list: (make sure you do everything below at least once)

Before you do anything, check out this document. It is a short list of the THINGS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST KNOW. Its wise to make flashcards out of this.
Check out my Powerpoint from the reading. You can use it to compile your flashcards too.
Check out my Powerpoint from Strayer from last year. You can use it to compile your flashcards too.
As you read through, add question and answer flashcards to Quizlet. Your flashcards should be your PRIMARY study guide.
Re-watch the Getafive.com videos. Take good notes over the videos. Then, convert them to flashcards in Quizlet
Unit 2 Crash Course Videos - Use videos 5-12. These videos are fun and very helpful. Videos 5-12 cover this unit. It's really smart to pause these videos and take paper notes, or open another window and use them to create flashcards.
Unit 2 Crash Course Videos at PBS - Use videos 5-12. you can watch them at school!
Check out the short reading from our review book here. It does a good job of summing everything up.
Here is an updated review packet from Mrfarshtey.net. It's got some good info written in a different way.
Check out the short reading from an alternate review book here. It does a good job of summing everything up.
Here is an awesome Wikipedia style page that is all about Unit 2. His "In Review" pages are INSANELY HELPFUL!
Here is another awesome Wikipedia style page. It's based completely on the AP Exam and is very condensed.
****NEW!**** Here are the practice multiple choice questions Check them out as they are what my questions will be based on.

Prepping for the Chapter 6 Test

Chapter 6 is not that big. Check out the info below to help you get the facts you need to do well.

Kahn Academy video on Mayans and Teotihuacan
The Mayans are sorta discussed in this Crash Course World History Video
Video on the Moche based on our review book.
Kahn Academy article on Precolumbian Americas

Prepping for the Chapter 4 Test

Friends, remember my advice after the Unit 1 Exam about how studying in chunks throughout the unit will increase your knowledge and odds on doing well on Unit Exams and the AP Exam? I do. I always remember.

That said, check the stuff out below for Rome over this long break. You're probably bored anyway.

Crash Course Videos 8, 9, and 10 all focus on Rome (I would watch these if I were you).

Getafive videos: (same as for Greece and Persia, but still helpful)

Here is an updated review packet from Mrfarshtey.net. It's got some good info written in a different way.

Here is an awesome Wikipedia style page that is all about Unit 2. His "In Review" pages are INSANELY HELPFUL!
Here is another awesome Wikipedia style page. It's based completely on the AP Exam and is very condensed.

Prepping for the Chapter 3 Test

Crash Course on Persia and Greece (also, you have to watch this for the Canvas discussion due Monday)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-mkVSasZIM&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9&index=6&t=336s

Getafive videos:

Here is an updated review packet from Mrfarshtey.net. It's got some good info written in a different way.

Here is an awesome Wikipedia style page that is all about Unit 2. His "In Review" pages are INSANELY HELPFUL!
Here is another awesome Wikipedia style page. It's based completely on the AP Exam and is very condensed.

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Below is my very awesome advice for how to pass the Unit 1 Exam. If you do all of this at least once, you'll get an awesome grade!

***NEW - My advice form for the Unit 1 Exam including practice questions********

Here is my "Need to Know" sheet for Unit 1. It's basically everything you need to know from the powerpoint/text. It's a good place to start and then you can add the terms/videos/everything else below. Its a GREAT IDEA to use the Need to Know sheet to make some awesome flashcards on Quizlet because you can use them again for the Semester Exam in December and the AP Exam in May.
Check out the lecture powerpoints from class: They are a great resource to supplement your flashcards.
Make flashcards over the unit using Quizlet. The students who do the best in my class always have the best flashcard stacks.
Re-watch the Getafive.com videos. If you didn't do a good job making flashcards from them before. Do it now.
"Crash Course World History" on Youtube. These videos are fun and very helpful. The first four episodes cover this unit.
Here are the same "Crash Course World History" videos on PBS so you can view them at school.
Use the info from the review book I gave you to supplement your flashcards.
Check out the short reading from an alternate review book here. It does a good job of summing everything up.
Check out the review page here. It has flashcards, practice questions, and cram sheets that are mega helpful! The page is old so it has the old period dates. Remember to focus only on pre 600BCE.

Website Setup Stuff

Task One: Sign up for text messages from me

First period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @19apwh1s
Second period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @19apwh2s
Fifth period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @19gopos
Then, respond with your name and you are signed up.
- If it doesn't ask for your name, it means it already knows you because of the illuminati.

Task Two: Check your email and send an email

Go to login.microsoftonline.com in a new tab.
- You can also get there by clicking on "Student Email" at the hot new website called MrBrock.net.
The format for most student emails is the following; firstname.lastname@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
So, if your name is George Alexander Washington, your email address would be george.washington@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
On the next screen, choose "Work or school account" if prompted.
Your password is the same one you use to login to the computer.
After logging in, click on “Outlook” at the top of the screen.
- Outlook is the fancy Microsoft word for email.
Then, click on “new” on the top-left of the screen and send me an email with the title "I love history soooooooooo much!" My email address is herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us
You should also CC (which means carbon copy (which means that someone will get a copy of the email too)) someone in class that you enjoy talking to. You do this by typing in their email address in the CC box.
Once that message is sent, you can move on to G-Suite
***Leave this tab open because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Three: Login to G-Suite
G-Suite is this new thing that is apparently better than OneDrive. It will replace Word Online and all its online friends. The muckity-mucks said we should be using it instead of OneDrive, and we do what we are told. To your boy, it seems about the same as OneDrive, but is better because it has basically unlimited storage. Here's what you have to do to make sure it is working.

Open a new tab and type in drive.google.com
- You can also go to the RCS homepage and click on "Web Applications" and choose "Google Drive" from the list
  - Your school email is there too
Choose "Organizational G Suite Account" and enter in your email address and password just like you did for your email in Task Two
This is your new mobile hard drive. It is awesome. You can drag files from your computer right to this page and they will be saved! Hallelujah!
To show me you know how to do this crap, click on "New" on the top-left and notice the last three choices. These correspond with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint in that order. Choose "Docs" and it should open a new window that looks like a Word document. Noiiice.
Type the following on the page: "I really love learning. It's so true."
- It is now saved, (because it saves on-the-fly and automatically) but how can you title it? Just click on "Untitled document" in the top-left--you dingus--and title the thing "Learny-learn"
But how can you share it? Click on the "Share" button on the top-right and type my email address in that box (its in Task One) and then click "Done" and I'll get an email from you with the shared document. Yay.

Task Four: Register for Quizlet *You don't have to if you already have a Quizlet account.* Just make sure you can log in.
Quizlet is an online flashcard website/app. Making flashcards here is an awesome idea because you can take them anywhere on your phone/tablet/iPod, you never lose them and you can use them to prep for the semester/final exams as well.
·      In a new window, go to quizlet.com
·      On the top-right, click on “Sign up” link
·      Use firstlast1819 for your username meaning if you were George Washington your username would be georgewashington1819

If your name is too long, just use your first name and 1819

·      Use the password you use to login to the computer
·      Use your school email address and agree to the terms.
·      Click "Register”
Go back to your email and click on the new message from Quizlet. Follow the instructions there to verify your account.

Task Five: Register for Canvas and submit your first assignment
Canvas is a website that is an "online learning management system" where you will submit essays and discussions for me to grade and where you will do peer reviews of other students’ papers.

***If you had me in another class that uses Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for for another class that uses Canvas, just click "New user".

Click on the URL for your class period below:
APWH 1st Period -  https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/6GPH9F
APWH 2nd Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/97JT7T
GOPO 5th Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/3C649Y

***If you had me for another class that used Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for another class that used Canvas, just click "New user".
Then, click "Go to the course"
Check your email and click link that says "click here to finish the registration process"****You don't have to do this if you had me in GOPO*****
On the next page, you'll pick your password. It should be the same password you use to login to the computers at school.
After you click register, you should see the course and the assignments.
Then, complete the assignment called "I love learning!"

Task Six: Register for Getafive.com/Watch the "Vidz"
Getafive.com is a website that is designed to help you study for the APWH Exam. It has review videos and quizzes that you can use either on a computer or on a mobile device.
·      Visit getafive.com and click on "I'm a student".
·      On the students page, choose "AP World History".
·      On the AP World History page, click on the "Enroll now" button.
·      Create an account or log in if you're already signed up.
·      You're now in your personal Study Room.
·      Click on the "Join a Class" tab on the left.

1st period, enter the code: 46647C6
2nd period, enter the code: UAFZ3WG

· Once you have registered, click on "lessons".

Choose a random one and check it out.

Complete tasks seven through ten at home this weekend

Task Seven: Download and Set Up the Canvas App in your Phone
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store
When you open it, type canvas.instructure.com in the "find your school or district" box
Sign in using your email address and password

Task Eight: Download the Quizlet app on your phone/tablet/iPod
The Quizlet app is free and is an awesome way to make or review flashcards on the go.
·      Do this when you are at home.
·      Search for “Quizlet” in your app store.
·      Download and install it.
·      Login using the same username and password as you did on Quizlet.com.
·      The stacks you create on the app will update on the website and vice versa.

Task Nine: Set Up Email on Your Phone (this also sets up calendars and todo lists on your phone and is a generally good thing)
Use the instructions below to set up your school email on your phone or tablet. You should really get into the habit of communicating with your teachers through email. It's how college is going to work, yo.

iPhone instructions:

Click on settings, mail, accounts, add account
Choose "Exchange" for the type
Enter your full email address (format is in Task 1 above) and your password on the next page.
After this, you may have to click on settings again, then mail, then accounts.
Then choose the account you just created, and on the next page, click on the arrow beside your email address
On the next page, enter m.outlook.com as the server and click "done"

Android instructions:

Select “Email” from the applications menu
If you do not have an email account already setup on your phone you will be asked for your email address and password.
Enter your full district email address your.name@stu.kyschools.us and current district password. If you already have another email account setup on your device you will need to press the menu button and select “Add Account”
When asked for the account type select “Exchange” or in some cases it may be called “Corporate Sync”
The next screen will ask you for your Username and server. Enter your full email address in the field next to “Domain\Username”. Be sure to delete anything currently in the field. In the “Server “ field delete “stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us” out of the field and enter “m.outlook.com” in its place. Leave all other fields at their default.
Tap “Next”
Tap “OK” on the security message that appears.
Your phone will check the server settings. If everything was entered correctly the next page has several options that are all based on personal preference. Read through each one and adjust them to your liking or keep the defaults.
Tap “Next”
You will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Tap Done when complete.

Task Ten: Check Out and Download The Free Microsoft Office
You should only use G Suite if you have to. It’s not perfect. What is perfect, however, is an absolutely free version of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and tons of other tools. Use the steps below to download Microsoft Office on any computer that doesn’t have it. USE THIS TO DOWNLOAD OFFICE AT HOME! (You have five copies you can use on five different computers.)
·      First, you should be logged in to your email. (login.microsoftonline.com)
· Click on your "Install Office apps" and then "Office 2016"
Scroll to the bottom of the next page, and click on “Install Now”.
·      The download can take a really long time. Be patient.
·      Once it is downloaded, go to your downloads folder and install it.
This works for either Macs or PCs.

*EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FROM PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEARS AND IS BAD FOR YOU*******

Unit 5 DBQ Files

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Prepping for the Unit 6 Exam

Spend some time with your review book! You won't regret it!

Stuff from class:
Cold War Part 2 Lecture - what you probably missed in class on Tuesday
Unit 6 Need to Know Guide

Flashcards:
Unit 6 Terms
Unit 6 Questions

Videos:
GetAFive
Crash Course on Youtube Videos 36-42
Crash Course on PBS (You can watch them at school). Videos 36-42

Review page with terms, practice MC questions and good reviews.

Practice Multiple Choice Questions:
1914 - Present - Practice MC
Unit V - Practice MC

Review Powerpoints:
A Half Century of Crisis: 1900 - 1950
Paradoxes of Global Acceleration: 1945

Text Review Packets:
1914 - Present - Unit Review
1914 - Present - Cram Packet
20th Century - text review
21st Century - text review

Wikipedia pages for each of the key concepts AP expects you to know in this unit. Super valuable!
Key Concept 6.1: Science and the Environment
Key Concept 6.2: Global Conflicts and their Consequences
Key Concept 6.3: New Conceptualizations of Global Economy, Society and Culture

Prepping for the Unit Five Exam

Large Week-Off Assignments

Before I begin, consider this. We won't be able to have an actual class until next Tuesday. That said, I want to continue to move forward with the class and do some review for you, so--without complaining--pay close attention to the assignments and due dates below:

1. Watch the following videos on Getafive.com CAREFULLY and take paper notes over them. There will be an open-note quiz on Tuesday, 3/20. It will be 20 questions, non-stimulus-based multiple choice and it will count as a chapter test. It will be specifically from these videos. Please take good notes. Having paper notes will also count as a homework point on that day too.
Industrial Revolution, Part 1 11m 37s (links might not work and you may have to login first and search for the videos on Getafive)
Industrial Revolution, Part 2 16m 30s
Revolutions 12m 50s
Migrations 9m 22s

2. Complete the TWO Canvas assignments by 8:10am on Tuesday, 3/20. Please note that each assignment has an initial post due date of Friday, 3/16 at 8:10am and two replies by Tuesday, 3/20 at 8:10am. Sooooooooooo, you have two total initial posts and four total replies. YayyyyY!Y!Y!Y!Y!!!!!

3. Realize that I don't want to be out of class and that I honestly care about your education and if you spend your time in class working on this stuff, you won't have to do it at home that much.

Prepping for the Unit Four Exam

Step-by-step Guide to getting an A on the Unit 4 Exam.
Step 1 - Make sure you have good Quizlet flashcards from the powerpoints and reading guides from Strayer.
Step 2 - Read your REVIEW BOOK and take good paper notes from it.
Step 3 - Add any flashcards from your review book that aren't in your stack from Strayer.
Step 4 - Check out the resources from Mr. Farshtey here - There you can find good paper 'cram packets', practice multiple choice questions, and some pretty good alternative powerpoints.
Step 5 - Watch as many Crash Course and Getafive videos as you can. It is smart just listen to the audio from these videos in your earbuds while you do whatever teenagers do when you're not at school. Also, if you feel like you're not getting it, sit down and take paper notes over the lectures (especially the Getafive videos).
Step 6 - Check out any additional resources below that tickle your fancy. Everything is helpful. I promise.
Step 7 - You win. lol.

Copies of my Powerpoints:
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16

Mr. Farshtey's Page:
Review page with terms, practice MC questions and good reviews.

Practice Multiple Choice Quizzes:
Continuity and Innovation (c. 600 CE – c. 1450) Quiz
Global Interactions (c. 1450 – c. 1750) Quiz
Social Change and Imperial Expansion (c. 1450 - c. 1750) Quiz

Wikipedia pages for each of the key concepts AP expects you to know in this unit. Super valuable!
Key Concept 4.1: Globalizing Networks of Communication and Exchange
Key Concept 4.2: New Forms of Social Organization and Modes of Production
Key Concept 4.3: State Consolidation and Imperial Expansion

Videos:
Getafive - username should be your email address and the rcs password should be your password.
Crash Course World History on Youtube - For this unit, you should focus on videos 19 - 27. Funny and good. You can turn it on and just listen to it if you want.
Crash Course World History on PBS - so you can watch them at school.
Crash Course World History II on Youtube - Another broader set of Crash Course videos. Check out videos 212, 217, 218 and 229.
Crash Course World History II (PBS) - so you can watch them at school.
Video lectures from a professor of APWH. He actually wrote a book about APWH. - this guy is a beast! It is worth checking out.

Flashcards/timelines/study guides:
My flashcards and questions from a few years back. Remember that you can put these on your phone. Just download the Quizlet app.
Pretty good study guide. Easy to read on your phone or to print out.
Neat timeline. Click on each dot on the timeline for more info.
Detailed timeline in list and flashcard form. Has some junk you don't need to know, but helpful in determining the order of things.

Unit 3 Exam DBQ Docs

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Prepping for the Unit Three Exam

Follow my advice below to make sure you know what you need to know for the Unit 3 Exam.

General Advice:
Set aside at least 30 minutes each night from now until the test. During that time, use different resources to ensure that you are on the right track.
Don't forget the flashcards.
If you aren't sure of something, google it. You can also email or message me any time for extra help.

To-do list: make sure you do everything below at least once:

History of JAPAN!!!!1! on youtube, History of JAPAN!!!1!! on Google Drive (you can watch at school)
Here are the practice multiple choice questions we used at the review session. You can use the key here once you've finished to see how you've done.
Use this powerpoint to make good Quizlet flashcards. It will take some time, but it will be worth it in the long run.
Re-watch the Getafive.com videos. If you didn't do a good job making flashcards from them before. Do it now. Making and knowing flashcards from all these videos will guarantee you an A on this test.
Search Youtube for "Crash Course World History". These videos are fun and very helpful. Videos 13-20 cover this unit. There is also a link here.
Click here to watch Crash Course on PBS which is available at school. Its videos 13-20. 
Check out the review page here. It has flashcards, practice questions, and cram sheets that are mega helpful! The page is old so it has the old period dates. Remember, our Unit 3 might be the old Unit 2. The years involved are 600-1450.
Know the info over Unit 3 at this link. It is set up based on AP content and is the bare bones of what you need to know. It is a good thing. For real.
Freeman-pedia is probably one of the most valuable resources for test prep. Spend lots of time there.
Use the AMSCO review book and read it like a novel at least once before the test. There is an electronic link to it on the top of this page.

Pitt DBQ

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Prepping for the Unit 2 Exam

Before you do anything, check out this document. It is a short list of the THINGS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST KNOW. Its wise to make flashcards out of this.
First, make sure you reread chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7. If your notes weren't good the first time through, make them better this time through. You can use my NEED TO KNOW list to help guide you in your studies. Make sure you have a good understanding for everything on the list.
Check out my Powerpoint from the reading. You can use it to compile your flashcards too.
As you read through, add question and answer flashcards to Quizlet. Your flashcards should be your PRIMARY study guide.
Re-watch the Getafive.com videos. Take good notes over the videos. Then, convert them to flashcards in Quizlet
Unit 2 Crash Course Videos - Use videos 5-12. These videos are fun and very helpful. Videos 5-12 cover this unit. It's really smart to pause these videos and take paper notes, or open another window and use them to create flashcards.
Unit 2 Crash Course Videos at PBS - Use videos 5-12. you can watch them at school!
Check out the short reading from our review book here. It does a good job of summing everything up.
Here is an updated review packet from Mrfarshtey.net. It's got some good info written in a different way.
Check out the short reading from an alternate review book here. It does a good job of summing everything up.
Here is an awesome Wikipedia style page that is all about Unit 2. His "In Review" pages are INSANELY HELPFUL!
Here is another awesome Wikipedia style page. It's based completely on the AP Exam and is very condensed.
****NEW!**** Here are the practice multiple choice questions I promised at the review session. Check them out as they are what my questions will be based on.

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Here is my "Need to Know" sheet for Unit 1. It's basically everything you need to know from the powerpoint/text. It's a good place to start and then you can add the terms/videos/everything else below. Its a GREAT IDEA to use the Need to Know sheet to make some awesome flashcards on Quizlet because you can use them again for the Semester Exam in December and the AP Exam in May.
Check out the lecture powerpoints from class: They are a great resource to supplement your flashcards.
Make flashcards over the unit using Quizlet. The students who do the best in my class always have the best flashcard stacks.
Re-watch the Getafive.com videos. If you didn't do a good job making flashcards from them before. Do it now.
"Crash Course World History" on Youtube. These videos are fun and very helpful. The first four episodes cover this unit.
Here are the same "Crash Course World History" videos on PBS so you can view them at school.
Use the info from the review book I gave you to supplement your flashcards.
Check out the short reading from an alternate review book here. It does a good job of summing everything up.
Check out the review page here. It has flashcards, practice questions, and cram sheets that are mega helpful! The page is old so it has the old period dates. Remember to focus only on pre 600BCE.

Stuff you have to do (even if you've done it before)

Task One: Check your email and send an email

Go to login.microsoftonline.com in a new tab.
The format for most student emails is the following; firstname.lastname@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
So, if your name is George Alexander Washington, your email address would be george.washington@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
Your password is the same one you use to login to the computer.
After logging in, click on “Mail” at the top of the screen.
Then, click on “new” on the top-right of the screen and send me an email with the title "I love history soooooooooo much!"My email address is herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us
You should also CC (which means carbon copy (which means that someone will get a copy of the email too)) someone in class that you enjoy talking to. You do this by typing in their email address in the CC box.
Once that message is sent, you can move on to Onedrive
***Leave this tab open because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Two: Login to G-Suite
G-Suite is this new thing that is apparently better than OneDrive. It will replace Word Online and all its online friends. The muckity-mucks said we should be using it instead of OneDrive, and we do what we are told. To your boy, it seems about the same as OneDrive, but is better because it has basically unlimited storage. Here's what you have to do to make sure it is working.

Open a new tab and type in or paste in https://drive.google.com/a/stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
- You can also go to the RCS homepage and click on "Web Applications" and choose "Google Drive" from the list
Choose "Work or School Account" and enter in your email address and password just like you did for your email in Task Two
This is your new mobile hard drive. It is awesome. You can drag files from your computer right to this page and they will be saved! Hallelujah!
To show me you know how to do this crap, click on "New" on the top-right and notice the last three choices. These correspond with Word, Excel, and Powerpoint in that order. Choose "Docs" and it should open a new window that looks like a Word document. Noiiice.
Type the following on the page: "I really love learning. It's so true."
- It is now saved, (because it saves on-the-fly and automatically) but how can you title it? Just click on "Untitled document" in the top-right, you dingus and title the thing "Learny-learn"
But how can you share it? Click on the "Share" button on the top-right and type my email address in that box (its in Task One) and then click "Done" and I'll get an email from you with the shared document. Yay

Task Three: Check Out The Free Microsoft Office (do this now even though you can't download it until you are at home)
You should only use G Suite if you have to. It’s not perfect. What is perfect, however, is an absolutely free version of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and tons of other tools. Use the steps below to download Microsoft Office on any computer that doesn’t have it. USE THIS TO DOWNLOAD OFFICE AT HOME! (You have five copies you can use on five different computers.)
·      First, you should be logged in to your email. (login.microsoftonline.com)
· Click on your name on the top right and then "View Account"
Then, on the left, click on "Install status"
Then, in the middle, click on "install desktop applications"
Scroll to the bottom of the next page, and click on “Install Now”.
·      The download can take a really long time. Be patient.
·      Once it is downloaded, go to your downloads folder and install it.
This works for either Macs or PCs.

Task Four: Register for Quizlet *You don't have to if you already have a Quizlet account.* Just make sure you can log in.
Quizlet is an online flashcard website/app. Making flashcards here is an awesome idea because you can take them anywhere on your phone/tablet/iPod, you never lose them and you can use them to prep for the semester/final exams as well.
·      In a new window, go to quizlet.com
·      On the top left, click on “Sign up” link
·      Use firstlast1718 for your username meaning if you were George Washington your username would be georgewashington1718

If your name is too long, just use your first name and 1718

·      Use the password you use to login to the computer
·      Use your school email address and agree to the terms.
·      Click "Register”

Task Five: Register for Canvas and submit your first assignment
Canvas is a website that is an "online learning management system" where you will submit essays and discussions for me to grade and where you will do peer reviews of other students’ papers.

***If you had me in another class that uses Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for for another class that uses Canvas, just click "New user".

Click on the URL for your class period below:
APWH 1st Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/HD6KP4
APWH 2nd Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/JHPY4M
GOPO 3rd Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/FMG3H8
GOPO 5th Period - https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/C8BRMT

Then, click on "Enroll in course"
***If you had me for another class that used Canvas, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for another class that used Canvas, just click "New user".
Then, click "Go to the course"
Check your email and click link that says "click here to finish the registration process"****You don't have to do this if you had me in GOPO*****
On the next page, you'll type in your password. It should be the same password you use to login to the computers at school.
After you click register, you should see the course and the assignments.
Then, complete the assignment called "I love learning!"

Task Six: Register for Getafive.com/Watch the "Vidz"
Getafive.com is a website that is designed to help you study for the APWH Exam. It has review videos and quizzes that you can use either on a computer or on a mobile device.
·      Visit getafive.com and click on "I'm a student".
·      On the students page, choose "AP World History".
·      On the AP World History page, click on the "Enroll now" button.
·      Create an account or log in if you're already signed up.
·      You're now in your personal Study Room.
·      Click on the "Join a Class" tab on the left

1st period, enter the code: F894YGX
2nd period, enter the code: 4BFP8DM

·      Once you have registered, click on "lessons".
·      Then, scroll to near the bottom and under "Thinking Skills" watch videos 1 and 2. As you watch these videos, take paper notes over them. You can do this at home if you don't get finished.
***The paper notes and the online discussion is due before start of class on Friday.

*********Tasks seven through ten must be done at home*********

Task Seven: Download and Set Up the Canvas App in your Phone
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store
When you open it, type canvas.instructure.com in the "find your school or district" box
Sign in using your email address and password

Task Eight: Download the Quizlet app on your phone/tablet/iPod
The Quizlet app is free and is an awesome way to make or review flashcards on the go.
·      Do this when you are at home.
·      Search for “Quizlet” in your app store.
·      Download and install it.
·      Login using the same username and password as you did on Quizlet.com.
·      The stacks you create on the app will update on the website and vice versa.

Task Nine: Set Up Email on Your Phone (this also sets up calendars and todo lists on your phone and is a generally good thing)
Use the instructions below to set up your school email on your phone or tablet. You should really get into the habit of communicating with your teachers through email. It's how college is going to work, yo.

iPhone instructions:

Click on settings, mail, accounts, add account
Choose "Exchange" for the type
Enter your full email address (format is in Task 1 above) and your password on the next page.
After this, you may have to click on settings again, then mail, then accounts.
Then choose the account you just created, and on the next page, click on the arrow beside your email address
On the next page, enter m.outlook.com as the server and click "done"

Android instructions:

Select “Email” from the applications menu
If you do not have an email account already setup on your phone you will be asked for your email address and password.
Enter your full district email address your.name@stu.kyschools.us and current district password. If you already have another email account setup on your device you will need to press the menu button and select “Add Account”
When asked for the account type select “Exchange” or in some cases it may be called “Corporate Sync”
The next screen will ask you for your Username and server. Enter your full email address in the field next to “Domain\Username”. Be sure to delete anything currently in the field. In the “Server “ field delete “stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us” out of the field and enter “m.outlook.com” in its place. Leave all other fields at their default.
Tap “Next”
Tap “OK” on the security message that appears.
Your phone will check the server settings. If everything was entered correctly the next page has several options that are all based on personal preference. Read through each one and adjust them to your liking or keep the defaults.
Tap “Next”
You will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Tap Done when complete.

Task Ten: If you didn't in class, sign up for text messages from me

First period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @18apwh1s
Second period: Send a text to the number 81010 that says @18apwh2s
Then, respond with your name and you are signed up.

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AP Exam Scores

Click the link below to receive your AP Exam score. It will be available at 8am on Friday, July 7th. It's a good idea to make sure you can login before then. If you can't login, you'll have to reset your password. Guess who doesn't have access to your login or password and can't help you at all with this? Me. Be awesome and don't wait until the last minute.

AP Exam score

Map Test Games Info

Click here for the handouts (***NOTE THAT THE TEST IS ON FRIDAY, AUG 12th, NOT AUG 14th***) about this year's summer assignment. Be sure to read all of the instructions on the first page. Have lots of fun learning EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD THAT MATTERS! YOU CAN DO IT!

Click here to go to purposegames.com and start playing (and learning)! To find the maps to use for this test, search for brock1 with no spaces on purposegames.com. It will bring up five maps.

The best way to learn this quickly is to fill out the paper maps and make cheat sheets out of them. Use the cheat sheet to get quicker and quicker at the games. Once you can do the game quickly and get 100% every time, you've learned the map and can move on to the next one.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REGISTER ON PURPOSEGAMES SO I CAN SEE THAT YOU ARE WORKING AND PROGRESSING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.

FOR YOUR USERNAME, USE YOUR FIRST NAME, YOUR LAST NAME AND THE WORD ROCK. SO, MINE WOULD BE HERBIEBROCKROCK. YAY!

If you wait until August to learn these, you're probably going to fail at life. Don't fail at life.

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Prepping for the AP Exam - May 11th

Prepping for the Unit Six Exam

Prepping for the Unit Five Exam

Prepping for the Unit Four Exam

Don Quixote

Below, there should be a little podcast player thingy that will have an episode of "Radio Lab" on it. If you want to listen to just the part about Don Quixote, go to 39:00. If you want to listen to the whole thing, you can too. It's interesting. The rest of the show is about wrestling, which is interesting too.

In general, Radio Lab is really cool and worth checking out. It comes on WEKU every weekend and you can listen to full episodes anytime by searching for them in the podcast app on your phone or by going to their website. Yay.

Prepping for the Unit 3 Exam

Library Book List Synopses

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Cosmos Video

Cosmos is a mind-blowing science show that explains many things that every educated human should know. I suggest you watch the entire season, then become a scientist, and then save the world. If you're not that into it, just watch episode one called "Standing Up in the Milky Way". The best way to watch it is on Netflix, but, below there are alternative ways to watch it.

Btw, the host is Neil deGrasse Tyson, who is an astrophysicist, and is probably one of the smartest people on earth. He has a rad podcast that you can check out by searching for "Startalk podcast" on whatever you pod on.

Youtube - video is small, but it works
Dailymotion - full video

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Registering on Apps and Websites for Class

Task One: Check your email and send an email

Go to login.microsoftonline.com in a new window.
The format for most student emails is the following; firstname.lastname@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
So, if your name is George Alexander Washington, your email address would be george.washington@stu.rockcastle.kyschools.us
Your password is the same one you use to login to the computer.
After logging in, click on “Mail” at the top of the screen.
Then, click on “new” on the top-right of the screen and send me an email with the title "I love history soooooooooo much!"My email address is herbie.brock@rockcastle.kyschools.us
You should also CC (which means carbon copy (which means that someone will get a copy of the email too)) someone in class that you enjoy talking to. You do this by typing in their email address in the CC box.
Once that message is sent, you can move on to Onedrive
***Leave this tab open because you'll use to verify the other websites and apps you'll be registering on.

Task Two: Practice using Onedrive
Onedrive is an online flashdrive and an online version of Microsoft Word. When you save a file on Onedrive, you can access it on any other computer as long as it is connected to the Internet. Also, it allows you to access FREE online versions of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and more.
·      To access Onedrive, you must be logged into your email. (login.microsoftonline.com)
·      Once logged in, click on nine-squares icon at the top-right and then click on Onedrive.
·      Now, you are going to create a new document. Click on “New”, then, click on “Word Document”.
·      In the document, type “hello”.
·      Now, on your screen you should see “Document 1”.
·      Now, click on “file” and “save as” and "save as a copy online" to save your document as the name “Awesome Document”
You can now access that document from any computer with internet access. You can also print, save to a flashdrive or anything else you can do with Microsoft Word offline.

Task Three: Check Out The Free Microsoft Office
You should only use Onedrive if you have to. It’s not perfect. What is perfect, however, is an absolutely free version of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and tons of other tools. Use the steps below to download Microsoft Office on any computer that doesn’t have it. USE THIS TO DOWNLOAD OFFICE AT HOME! (You have five copies you can use on five different computers.)
·      First, you should be logged in to your email. (login.microsoftonline.com)
· Click on your name on the top right and then "View Account"
Then, on the left, click on "Install status"
Then, in the middle, click on "install desktop applications"
Scroll to the bottom of the next page, and click on “Install Now”.
·      The download can take a really long time. Be patient.
·      Once it is downloaded, go to your downloads folder and install it.
This works for either Macs or PCs.

Task Four: Register for Quizlet *You don't have to if you already have a Quizlet account.* Just make sure you can log in.
Quizlet is an online flashcard website/app. Making flashcards here is an awesome idea because you can take them anywhere on your phone/tablet/iPod, you never lose them and you can use them to prep for the semester/final exams as well.
·      In a new window, go to quizlet.com
·      On the top left, click on “Sign up” link
·      Use firstlast1617 for your username meaning if you were George Washington your username would be georgewashington1617
·      Use the password you use to login to the computer
·      Use your school email address and agree to the terms.
·      Click "Register”

Task Five: Register for Canvas and submit your first assignment
Canvas is a website that is an "online learning management system" where you will submit essays and discussions for me to grade and where you will do peer reviews of other students’ papers.

***If you had me in GOPO, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for GOPO, just click "New user".

Click on your class period below
https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/JT3RJ8 - AP World 2nd Period

Then, click on "Enroll in course"
***If you had me in GOPO, you'll choose "I already have a free for teachers account" after you click the link. If you didn't have me for GOPO, just click "New user".
Then, click "Go to the course"
Check your email and click link that says "click here to finish the registration process"****You don't have to do this if you had me in GOPO*****
On the next page, you'll type in your password. It should be the same password you use to login to the computers at school.
After you click register, you should see the course and the assignments.
Then, complete the assignment called "I love learning!"
After you have completed the assignment, click on "pages" on the banner on the left and check out the "AP World Resources" page.

Task Six: Register for Getafive.com/Watch the "Vidz"
Getafive.com is a website that is designed to help you study for the APWH Exam. It has review videos and quizzes that you can use either on a computer or on a mobile device.
·      Visit getafive.com and click on "I'm a student".
·      On the students page, choose "AP World History".
·      On the AP World History page, click on the "Enroll now" button.
·      Create an account or log in if you're already signed up.
·      You're now in your personal Study Room.
·      Click on the "Join a Class" tab on the left

Enter the code: 2GTN8GT

·      Once you have registered, click on "lessons".
·      Then, scroll to near the bottom and under "Thinking Skills" watch videos 1 and 2. As you watch these videos, take paper notes over them. You can do this at home if you don't get finished. Once finished, go back to Canvas and complete the discussion assignment regarding the GetaFive videos.
***The paper notes and the online discussion is due before start of class on Friday.

*********Tasks seven through nine must be done at home*********

Task Seven: Download and Set Up the Canvas App in your Phone
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store
When you open it, type canvas.instructure.com in the "find your school or district" box
Sign in using your email address and password

Task Eight: Download the Quizlet app on your phone/tablet/iPod
The Quizlet app is free and is an awesome way to make or review flashcards on the go.
·      Do this when you are at home.
·      Search for “Quizlet” in your app store.
·      Download and install it.
·      Login using the same username and password as you did on Quizlet.com.
·      The stacks you create on the app will update on the website and vice versa.

Task Nine: Set Up Email on Your Phone
Use the links below to set up your school email on your phone or tablet. You should really get into the habit of communicating with your teachers through email. It's how college is going to work, yo.

Task Ten: If you didn't in class, sign up for text messages from me

Send a text to the number 81010 that says @brockapwhs
Then, respond with your name and you are signed up.

Prepping for Unit 3

#APWEEKENDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Unit 2 Exam Prep

1920 Unit 1 Exam Prep

1920 Unit 0 Prep

How to signup for AP Classroom

Canvas Instructions

Website Stuff - due before 8:10am tomorrow morning

Welcome to AP World History for 2019-2020

2019-2020 AP World History Admission Assignments

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Unit 6 and Review Google Doc

Prepping for the Final Exam

Prepping for the Unit 5 Exam

Prepping for the Unit 4 Exam

Prepping for the Unit 3 Exam

Prepping for the Unit 2 Exam

Prepping for the Chapter 6 Test

Prepping for the Chapter 4 Test

Prepping for the Chapter 3 Test

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Website Setup Stuff

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Unit 5 DBQ Files

Prepping for the Unit 6 Exam

Prepping for the Unit Five Exam

Large Week-Off Assignments

Prepping for the Unit Four Exam

Unit 3 Exam DBQ Docs

Prepping for the Unit Three Exam

Pitt DBQ

Prepping for the Unit 2 Exam

Prepping for the Unit 1 Exam

Stuff you have to do (even if you've done it before)

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AP Exam Scores

Map Test Games Info

Prepping for the AP Exam - May 11th

Prepping for the Unit Six Exam

Prepping for the Unit Five Exam

Prepping for the Unit Four Exam

Don Quixote

Prepping for the Unit 3 Exam

Library Book List Synopses

Cosmos Video

Registering on Apps and Websites for Class

2016 - 2017 Summer Assignment ​

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