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Pre-Title. Welcome to Mrs. Walker’s World in Room C-9 pwalker@conejo.k12.ca.us. Back-to-School September 17, 2008. What is European/World History?. European History includes Western and Eastern Europe from 1450 to the present

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  2. Welcome to Mrs. Walker’s World in Room C-9pwalker@conejo.k12.ca.us Back-to-School September 17, 2008

  3. What is European/World History? • European History includes Western and Eastern Europe from 1450 to the present • History of the Modern World focuses on the Industrial Revolution (1750) to the present • Both include political, social, economic history and scientific innovations

  4. So, what are the goals of this class? • Obviously there is a lot of content to master • The art of the historian is writing -- writing good thematic, historical essays is definitely a goal • History should be relevant. How can we apply what we are learning to our world? • College credit is great -- the skills are most important

  5. Textbooks • The Making of the West by Hunt • College textbook • Additional source book • Main text for outlines, homework and tests • We have a class set, so books can stay at home

  6. Supplemental Textbooks • Western Civilizationby Jackson Spielvogel • College textbook • High interest, color pictures • Uses primary sources • Strong in social and cultural history • Class set used for in-class activities

  7. History of the Modern Worldby R.R. Palmer • Also a college text • Was the “Bible” of European History • Great political and economic history • I furnish study guides --“abridged” chapters in PDF on my website (highly recommend that students print them out and use them) • Class set for activities and reference

  8. Fieldtrip Field trip – Getty Center Thursday, April 9th

  9. Eslrs/Fieldtrip • Field trip – Museum of Tolerance Monday, March 30th Chaperones neededfor both fieldtrips Sign interest sheetor email mepwalker@conejo.k12.ca.us

  10. Fieldtrips – Chaperones Wanted!!! • Fieldtrips are in March and April • The Museum of Tolerance Monday, March 30th 7:00 – 2:00 • The Getty Museum Thursday, April 9th, 8:00 – 2:00

  11. European History Advanced Placement Exam • Friday, May 8, 2009 • Students can sign up in College and Career Center in February • College and Career Center checks for accuracy • I get a list of students and make sure all signed up for correct test

  12. Review Texts • I recommend an A.P. Prep such as Barron’s or Arco • Chapter overviews • Practice tests for each chapter • How to prepare for exam • Full length practice test • Be sure book is EUROPEAN HISTORY

  13. Review Texts • I recommend an A.P. Prep such as Barron’s or Arco • Chapter overviews • Practice tests for each chapter • How to prepare for exam • Full length practice test • Be sure book is for the EUROPEAN HISTORY exam

  14. Review Texts • I recommend an A.P. Prep such as Barron’s or Arco • Chapter overviews • Practice tests for each chapter • How to prepare for exam • Full length practice test • Be sure book is for the EUROPEAN HISTORY exam

  15. Other Books • Modern European History • Birdsall S. Viault

  16. A bit about me I love to teach I have taught for 25 years – 18 at NPHS I live in Newbury Park and I love living here My Masters Degree is in Education Psychology I am a County Technology Mentor and encourage technology use in the classroom I am Mock Trial advisor ;-)

  17. Parent Support for Child • How can parents help? • Be sure you and your student can access grades on Zangle • Talk about academic integrity with your child • Encourage study groups and review sessions

  18. Parent Support for Class How can parents help? Volunteer to chaperone Museum of Tolerance - TBA Getty Museum - TBA Donate: Computers – Printer (for students) Empty ink cartridges (HP or Lexmark) Paper See my “Wish List”

  19. socialscientist.us Mrs. Walker’s Web Site

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