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Welcome to AP Human Geography!

“Everything has to do with geography.” – Judy Martz
Required Items: Grading:
- binder with dividers & loose leaf 40% Student Work
- black or blue pens 40% Projects,
- colored pencils & highlighters Quizzes, Tests
20% Writing
Call me, beep me,
In AP Human Geography students are introduced to the if you wanna reach me…
Email is the BEST form of communication. I work to
systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped
respond to all emails within 1-2 work days. To stay up-to-date
human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s check remind & the class website! J
School Email: Jessica.Friedlander@dpsnc.net
surface. The focus is on concepts over content, students will
Website: http://MsFriedlanderRHS.weebly.com
learn concepts and apply them to learn about how humans Numbers: (919) 560-3965 ext. 117, (919) 584-5165
organize and create, the role gender plays in societies, and
Remind Code:______ Google Classroom: ______
the environmental consequences. This will be a rigorous fast- Instagram: @MsFriedy – for school
paced course exploring places, people, & experiences. related events & shout-outs

This course exposes students to college level work, including:

workload, critical thinking, finding solutions independently,
time management, & analytical reading and writing.

Topics & Test Percentages

Additionally, as a class we focus on discovering how Unit 1 Geography: Its Nature & Perspectives (5-10%)
students learn best, setting achievable goals & making
Unit 2 Population & Migration (13-17%)
progress towards them, growing our study skills, and
Unit 3 Cultural Patterns & Processes (13-17%)
improving clarity of writing.
Unit 4 Political Organization of Space (13-17%)

Unit 5 Agriculture & Rural Land Use (13-17%)

AP Exam: Tuesday, May 14 Unit 6 Industrialization & Economic Development
On the exam are multiple choice questions & free-response
(13-17%)
questions. We will practice BOTH in class. For more info…
AP website: goo.gl/L4Q70a Unit 7 Cities & Urban Land Use (13-17%)
 What to expect in AP HuGs
“The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It’s about understanding the
complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of our cultures that exist across continents. And in the end, it’s
about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.” – Barack Obama

Grade Policies Required Re-Learning Opportunities

Student work– 1 day late: 60%.*
Student work by the end of the unit: 50%.
Points deducted for all other late assignments, usually 10%
points overall penalty.
** Not accepted after end of unit **
Students will be given a syllabus for each unit, this is posted online as
well. As in the college setting, it is each student’s responsibility to
complete assignments with a high level of accuracy and retention.
The focus of this course is on content mastery.
If a student scores a 69% or lowers on a quiz
or test, they are required to spend one lunch
within 3 days with Ms. F to review notes, re-
take notes, or some other strategy.
Plagiarism is not tolerated – students
involved will receive a 0. No chance to redo.

* If a student is absent on the day work is checked, it is due

the following day. Students are responsible for ensuring
they know what is due and when it is due.

Quizzes & tests MUST be made up within ONE

WEEK or student will receive a 0.

Meeting with Ms. F

REQUIRED 1-on-1 sessions
Students are required to meet 1-on-1 with me to discuss FRQs, studying, homework habits, or whatever is necessary.
There will be a sign-up online that students must utilize. This means students will meet individually with me 2-3 times throughout
the semester. These meetings have before, after school, and lunch options. It is required to attend the 1-on-1 meetings.
Lunch Bunch
There will be optional extra study sessions offered during lunch. These will be posted online and mentioned in class.
Test Review Sessions
Throughout the semester, there will be optional before school review sessions on the day of the test.

Goals for the Semester

Students will…
- Reflect on how they learn and study
- Gain an increased confidence in their ability to write clearly
- Engage in higher level thinking and analysis
- Enhance their digital literacy
- Work together – growing teamwork skills as well as developing a sense
of communal success

** REMINDER: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make sure you receive any missing
work (CHECK the website first!!!), hand in any work due when you were gone, and make up any
tests or quizzes. If you were absent when an assignment was checked, it is due when you return. **