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AP Comparative Political Systems (AP CPS)
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Week 1 8/26 Topic: Introduction to CPS Hauss Chapter: 1 Outline Notes Chapter 1 Notes Hauss - Chapter 1 Start Kesselman Notes Chapter 1 Other Resources AP Classroom |
No School | Introduction To Class Assign Current Event Due Thursday for Everyone Current Event Format Only a Summary/ Opinion needed this week Topics: Britain Iran China Russia Nigeria Mexico |
Grading Policies and Procedures Opposing Viewpoints (pick topics tomorrow) Current Event Due Thursday for Everyone Current Event Format Only a Summary/ Opinion needed this week Topics: Britain Iran China Russia Nigeria Mexico Notes Hauss - Chapter 1 Start Kesselman Notes Chapter 1 |
Current Event Due Today for Everyone Current Event Format Only a Summary/ Opinion needed this week Topics: Britain Iran China Russia Nigeria Mexico Opposing Viewpoints Pick topics World Map Due Wednesday 9/4 Notes Hauss - Chapter 1 Start Kesselman Notes Chapter 1 |
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Week 2 9/2 Topic: Introduction to CPS Assign Chapter 1 Terms DUE the day of the Test World Map Due Wednesday Hauss Chapters: 1, 2 Outline Notes Chapter 1 Power Points Hauss - Chapter 1 Start Kesselman Notes Chapter 1 |
No School | Distribute Books Assign Chapter 1 Terms DUE the day of the Test Login to AP Classroom Join Code: TBA Assign Democratization Paper and Democratization Questions Due Monday 9/9 Ppt Notes Hauss - Chapter 1 Other - Chapter 1 World Map Due Tomorrow |
Work on Opposing Viewpoints Due from Everyone on Wednesday 9/11 World Map Due TODAY Determine CE Order Starting TUESDAY 9/10 |
Work on Opposing Viewpoints Due from Everyone on Wednesday 9/11 |
Ppt Notes Hauss Chapter 1 Also, see other Ppt notes Work on Opposing Viewpoints Due from Everyone on Wednesday 9/11 |
Week 3 9/9 Topics: Introduction to CPS Democratization Globalization Current Event Topic Democratization CE Order Hauss Chapter: 1 Assignments: Democratization Paper and Democratization Questions Due Wednesday 2/7 Links to all CPS Briefing Papers The Economist - Reading Questions - Assignment Due Thursday 9/12 Chapter 1 Terms Due the day of the Test Outline Notes Chapter 1 Power Point Notes Unit 1/Introduction Democratization |
Work on Opposing Viewpoints Due from Everyone on Wednesday 9/11 Democratization Paper and Democratization Questions Due TONIGHT AP Classroom Due by Monday 9/16 @5 Points Each Upload Screen-Shots to Schoology 1.1.1 - Methods of Political Analysis (10:13) 1.1.2 - Empirical and Quantative (11:19) 1.1.3 - Economic Data Collection (5:36) |
CURRENT EVENTS START TODAY TOPIC: Democratization or Globalization Presidential Debate 9PM WATCH HERE Pick a topic/issue Summary, Opinion +2 Discussion Questions DUE Sunday 9/15 Democratization YouTube Video (21 minutes) (in class) Notes Hauss - Chapter 1 Start Kesselman Notes Chapter 1 |
Opposing Viewpoints Due from Everyone TONIGHT on Schoology Opposing Viewpoints Topic 1 Notes Hauss - Chapter 1 Start Kesselman Notes Chapter 1 |
The Economist- Reading Questions - Assignment Due TONIGHT Notes Hauss - Chapter 1 Start Kesselman Notes Chapter 1 |
Ppt Notes Hauss Chapter 1 Also, see other Ppt notes Democratization Notes AP Classroom Daily Videos Watch in Class: 1.3.1 - Democracy vs. Authoritarianism (8:47) The Limits of Democratization (11:09) Unit 1 Review Video (9:34) |
Week 4 9/16 Presidential Debate 9PM WATCH HERE Pick a topic/issue Summary, Opinion +2 Discussion Questions DUE TONIGHT 9/15 Topics: Introduction to CPS Democratization Globalization Current Event Topic Democratization CE Order Hauss Chapter: 1 Assignments (After Test): Globalization Briefing Paper G BP Questions Due Tuesday 9/24 Chapter 1 Terms Due the day of the Test Outline Notes Chapter 1 Power Point Notes Unit 1/Introduction Democratization |
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Classroom Due TONIGHT @5 Points Each Upload Screen-Shots to Schoology 1.1.1 - Methods of Political Analysis (10:13) 1.1.2 - Empirical and Quantative (11:19) 1.1.3 - Economic Data Collection (5:36) Ppt Notes Hauss Chapter 1 Also, see other Ppt notes Democratization Notes AP Classroom Due by Wednesday 9/25 @5 Points Each Upload Screen-Shots to Schoology 5.1.1 - Economic Globalization (7:03) 5.1.2 - Economic Liberalization (12:15) 5.1.3 - Globalization and Neoliberalism (8:40) |
Test 1 (Hauss Chapter 1, and Democratization Paper) Multiple Choice and Short Answer Chapter 1 Terms Due Tonight Hand-written After the Test: Assign Globalization Briefing Paper Globalization BP Questions Due Tuesday 9/24 Chapter 5 Britain Terms Due on the day of the next test |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 2 Begin Great Britain Unit United Nations Notes Power Point Notes Britain |
United Nations Notes Power Point Notes Britain In-class UN "Quiz" we'll do this together |
United Nations Notes Power Point Notes Britain Francis Fukuyama The End of History Due Sunday 9/29 Summary/Opinion/ 2 Discussion Questions |
SPIRIT WEEK |
ADAM SANDLER | MOVIE CHARACTERS/ CELEBRITIES |
JERSEY DAY | CLASS COLORS | RED AND GOLD |
Week 5 9/23 Current Event Topic: Great Britain CE Order Topic: Great Britain Hauss Chapter: 5 (Great Britain) Chapter 5 Britain Terms Due on the day of the next test Outline Notes Chapter 5 Power Point Notes Britain AP Classroom Due by WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5.1.1 - Economic Globalization (7:03) 5.1.2 - Economic Liberalization (12:15) 5.1.3 - Globalization and Neoliberalism (8:40) |
Power Point Notes Britain YouTube Links History Parliament An Introduction to Parliament Intro to British Institutions |
Globalization Briefing Paper Globalization BP Questions Due Tonight |
Half Day Opposing Viewpoints Topic 3 . AP Classroom Due by Tonight @5 Points Each Upload Screen-Shots to Schoology 5.1.1 - Economic Globalization (7:03) 5.1.2 - Economic Liberalization (12:15) 5.1.3 - Globalization and Neoliberalism (8:40) |
Power Point Notes Britain YouTube Links History Parliament An Introduction to Parliament Intro to British Institutions Britain Online Assignment (time in class) |
Britain Online Assignment (time in class to work on this today) DUE MONDAY NIGHT 9/30 |
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Week 6 9/30 Francis Fukuyama The End of History Due Tonight 9/29 Summary/Opinion/ +2 Discussion Questions Britain Online Assignment DUE MONDAY 2/26 Current Event Topic: Great Britain CE Order Topic: Great Britain Hauss Chapter: 5 (Great Britain) Chapter 5 Britain Terms Due on the day of the next test Outline Notes Chapter 5 Power Point Notes Britain |
SPIRIT WEEK COMFY DAY | Power
Point Notes Britain Globalization Notes Kesselman Notes The End of History AP Classroom Daily Videos DUE BY TUESDAY 10/8 1.4.1 - Democratization (10:04) 1.4.2 - Help/Hinder Democratization (8:47) 1.4.3 - FRQ Example - Democratic Consolidation (10:25) An Introduction to Parliament Intro to British Institutions YouTube Links |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 4 Power Point Notes Britain Globalization Notes Kesselman Notes The End of History An Introduction to Parliament Intro to British Institutions YouTube Links |
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Point Notes Britain Globalization Notes Assign Kesselman The Rise of Competitive Authoritianism Precis Due MONDAY 10/7 Summary/Opinion +2 Discussion Questions An Introduction to Parliament Intro to British Institutions YouTube Links |
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Point Notes Britain Globalization Notes Kesselman Notes The End of History Review YouTube Links Political Parties on "Britain Links" download An Introduction to Parliament Intro to British Institutions YouTube Links |
Power Point Notes Britain Britain Online Assignment (there may be time in class to work on this today) DUE TONIGHT 9/30 Globalization Notes Test Corrections DUE TODAY |
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October
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Week 7 10/7 Sources: Same as last week The Rise of Competitive Authoritianism Precis Due MONDAY 10/7 Summary/Opinion +2 Discussion Questions After the Test: Topic: Iran Hauss Chapter: 12 (Iran) Iran Briefing Paper Iran BP Questions Government Structure Iran Questions Iran History - READ Chapter 12 Terms Outline Notes Chapter 12 Power Point Notes Iran |
The Rise of Competitive Authoritianism Precis Due TONIGHT Summary/Opinion +2 Discussion Questions Power Point Notes Britain YouTube Links |
AP Classroom Daily Videos DUE BY TONIGHT 1.4.1 - Democratization (10:04) 1.4.2 - Help/Hinder Democratization (8:47) 1.4.3 - FRQ Example - Democratic Consolidation (10:25) Kesselman Notes The Rise of Competitive Authoritarianism Power Point Notes Britain Practice Test Questions in Class Today YouTube Links |
TEST Day 1 Chapter 5/Great Britain (includes United Nations Notes, Opposing Views, Globalization BP, and Kesselman Reading) Written Exam |
Half Day P/T Conferences Schedule TEST Day 2 Chapter 5/Great Britain (includes Opposing Views, Globalization BP, and Kesselman Readings) Multiple Choice 34 Questions -------------------------------------- AFTER THE TEST Assign Iran Briefing Paper Iran Questions DUE Wednesday 10/16 The Economist Reading Hardliner Due Thursday 10/17 Chapter 12 Terms - Iran Due on the Day of the Test Iran Questions THIS IS NOT DUE Extra Study Guide for the reading (not graded) |
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Day P/T Conferences Schedule Introduction to Iran Start Iran - History |
Week 8 10/14 AP TEST REGISTRATION Register by 11/4 Topic: Iran Hauss Chapter: 12 (Iran) AP Classroom Daily Videos Watch by Sunday 10/20 1.5.1 - Power and Authority (7:43) 1.6.2 - Regime Change (9:17) 1.7.1 - Federal/Unitary Systems (7:32) Assign Iran Briefing Paper Iran Questions DUE Wednesday 10/16 The Economist Reading Hardliner Due Thursday 10/17 Chapter 12 Terms - Iran Due on the Day of the Test Iran Questions THIS IS NOT DUE Extra Study Guide for the reading (not graded) |
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to Iran Iran PowerPoint Notes Classtime to complete the following: Government Structure BLANK TO COMPLETE Government Structure USE THIS FOR THE ABOVE ASSIGNMENT AP Classroom Daily Videos Watch by Sunday 10/20 1.5.1 - Power and Authority (7:43) 1.6.2 - Regime Change (9:17) 1.7.1 - Federal/Unitary Systems (7:32) |
All Juniors PSAT/NMSQT in Aux Gym Report there at 7:20AM Hours 1, 2, 3 Movie Iran - History Iran Links Begin Current Events Again on Thursday 10/17 Topic: Iran |
Opposing Viewpoints Topics 5, 6, 7 No Presenters Today for 6-7 Iran Briefing Paper Iran Questions DUE TONIGHT Iran PowerPoint Notes Iran Links Classtime to complete the following: Government Structure BLANK TO COMPLETE Government Structure USE THIS FOR THE ABOVE ASSIGNMENT |
Current Events Order Begins Again Today Topic: Iran The Economist Reading Hardliner Due TONIGHT Iran PowerPoint Notes Iran Links Classtime to complete the following: Government Structure BLANK TO COMPLETE Due Tonight on Schoology Government Structure USE THIS FOR THE ABOVE ASSIGNMENT |
Crash Course Iran (13:41) Watch together in class: 5.9.1 - Rentier States (13:14) Continue Iran Notes Iran Links AP Classroom Daily Videos DUE: Monday 3/18 2.7.1 - Independent Legislatures (5:43) 2.7.2 - Independent Legislatures/FRQ (7:52) 2.7.3 - Practice with Iran (7:45) |
Week 9 10/21 Topic: Iran Hauss Chapter: 12 (Iran) AP Classroom Daily Videos Watch by Tonight 10/20 1.5.1 - Power and Authority (7:43) 1.6.2 - Regime Change (9:17) 1.7.1 - Federal/Unitary Systems (7:32) AP Classroom Daily Videos DUE: Thursday 10/24 2.7.1 - Independent Legislatures (5:43) 2.7.2 - Independent Legislatures/FRQ (7:52) 2.7.3 - Practice with Iran (7:45) |
Chapter 12 Terms - Iran Due TONIGHT Extra Credit DUE by Monday 10/28 LATES ACCEPTED at HALF CREDIT up to 2 Current Events Topic of your choice, related to the class (topics must relate to the class) +5 Each (one for assessment grade and one for assignment grade) Iran PowerPoint Notes Iran Links |
Iran PowerPoint Notes Iran Links |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 8 Iran PowerPoint Notes Iran Links |
AP Classroom Daily Videos DUE: TONIGHT 2.7.1 - Independent Legislatures (5:43) 2.7.2 - Independent Legislatures/FRQ (7:52) 2.7.3 - Practice with Iran (7:45) Iran PowerPoint Notes Iran Links |
Chapter 12 Terms - Iran Due TODAY Test Iran Also - Failed States and Opposing Views |
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Week 10 10/28 |
Extra Credit DUE by TONIGHT LATES ACCEPTED at HALF CREDIT up to 2 Current Events Topic of your choice, related to the class (topics must relate to the class) +5 Each (one for assessment grade and one for assignment grade) Iran Movie Ted Koppel |
Iran Movie Ted Koppel |
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| Week 11 11/4 Topic: Russia and Communism Hauss Chapters: 7 (Current and Former Comunist Regimes) 8 (Russia) Structure of Soviet Government Russia Questions Chapter 8 (Ch 9 on the file) Russia Terms No Terms are assigned for Chapter 7 (Ch 8 on the file) Former Communist Regimes COMPLETED (this is for your information, it's not an assignment) YouTube Links - Russia Outline Notes Chapter 8 Power Points Russia History Chechnya |
Begin the Next Unit Topic: Russia and Communism Hauss Chapters: 7 (Current and Former Comunist Regimes) 8 (Russia) Notes - Russia Readings (Summary, Opinion, +2 Qs for each) 1. Was Soviet Collapse Inevitable? Due Thursday 11/7 2. Oil in Chechnya Due Monday 11/11 3. Putin Stays in Power Due Wednesday 11/13 4. Perfecting Authoritarian Model Due Thursday 11/14 Chapter 8 (Ch 9 on the file) Russia Terms No Terms are assigned for Chapter 7 (Ch 8 on the file) Former Communist Regimes COMPLETED (this is for your information, it's not an assignment) |
RETHINKING RECENT DEMOCRATIZATION 11 PAGES Due Sunday 11/10 Summary, Opinion, +2 Qs (at least 1 page in length) Russia Ppts History Chechnya Politics of Russia Dual State YouTube Links - Russia |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 9,10 Russia Ppts History Chechnya Politics of Russia Dual State YouTube Links - Russia |
Reading (Summary, Opinion, +2 Qs) 1. Was Soviet Collapse Inevitable? Due TONIGHT Russia Ppts History Chechnya Politics of Russia Dual State YouTube Links - Russia |
Movie Russia Declassified |
Week 12 11/11 RETHINKING RECENT DEMOCRATIZATION 11 PAGES Due TONIGHT Summary, Opinion, +2 Qs (at least 1 page in length) |
Reading (Summary, Opinion, +2 Qs) 2. Oil in Chechnya Due TONIGHT Death of a Nation (Documentary) Questions Russia Ppts History Chechnya Politics of Russia Dual State YouTube Links - Russia |
Death of a Nation (Documentary) Questions Russia Ppts History Chechnya Politics of Russia Dual State YouTube Links - Russia |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 11 Reading (Summary, Opinion, +2 Qs) 3. Putin Stays in Power Due TONIGHT Russia Ppts History Chechnya Politics of Russia Dual State YouTube Links - Russia |
Reading (Summary, Opinion, +2 Qs) 4. Perfecting Authoritarian Model Due TONIGHT Russia Ppts History Chechnya Politics of Russia Dual State YouTube Links - Russia |
Russia Ppts History Chechnya Politics of Russia Dual State YouTube Links - Russia |
| Week 13 11/18 After Russia Test: AP Test Prep This Week After Test Prep China and Communism |
RUSSIA TEST (No OV, Written, and MCQ) |
Turning Points Part 6 (watch in class) Assign AP Classroom Videos Click HERE for Due Dates Skills Practice |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 12 Turning Points Part 6 (watch in class) |
Begin AP Test Format Review Watch together in class: 2.4.1 - Term Limits Thesis (12:59) FRQs and Multiple Choice Samples in Class Argument Essay Heimler (9:08) (use this one, preferred method) Argument Essay: Thesis Format Examples: 1. Format Example Democratic vs. Authoritarian Regimes (nothing to complete here, for reference only) 2. Globalization Example Due Friday 11/22 (time in class) 3. Federal vs. Unitary Example Due Monday 11/25 4. Opposing Views Example Developing Nations (nothing to complete here, for reference only) 5. Opposing Views Ex 2 - Iran Due Tuesday 12/3 |
Continue Topics from Yesterday 2. Globalization Example Due TONIGHT 11/22 (time in class) 3. Federal vs. Unitary Example Due Monday 11/25 4. Opposing Views Example Developing Nations (nothing to complete here, for reference only) 5. Opposing Views Ex 2 - Iran Due Tuesday 12/3 Argument Essay (another example) LaManna 2021 (11:09) Other Video Examples from the following file: FRQs and Multiple Choice Samples in Class |
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Week 14 11/25 Continue AP Test Format Review |
3. Federal vs. Unitary Example Due Tonight 11/25 4. Opposing Views Example Developing Nations (nothing to complete here, for reference only) 5. Opposing Views Ex 2 - Iran Due Tuesday 12/3 Argument Essay (another example) LaManna 2021 (11:09) Other Video Examples from the following file: FRQs and Multiple Choice Samples in Class |
Argument Essay (another example) LaManna 2021 (11:09) Other Video Examples from the following file: FRQs and Multiple Choice Samples in Class Turning Points Part 7 (watch in class) |
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December
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| Week 15 12/2 Hauss Chapters: 7 (Current and Former Comunist Regimes) 9 (China) Chapter 7 Terms - COMPLETED Chapter 9 - China Terms YouTube Links - China China Briefing Paper CBP Questions Outline Notes Chapter 9 China Power Points China Political History Cultural History Readings BBC - Overview BBC - Timeline Economist - Beijing Economist - Great Leap |
Begin Unit on China Chapter 9 - China Terms - DUE TBA Due Thursday 12/5 Economist - Beijing Economist - Great Leap (Summary, Opinion, +2Qs) China Readings Informational BBC - Overview BBC - Timeline Due Sunday 12/8 China Briefing Paper CBP Questions Power Points China Political History Cultural History |
Due TONIGHT AP Classroom Videos Click HERE for Due Dates Skills Practice ------------------------------------ 4. Opposing Views Example Developing Nations (nothing to complete here, for reference only) 5. Opposing Views Ex 2 - Iran Due Tonight 12/3 Due Thursday 12/5 Economist - Beijing Economist - Great Leap (Summary, Opinion, +2Qs) China Readings Informational BBC - Overview BBC - Timeline Due Sunday 12/8 China Briefing Paper CBP Questions Power Points China Political History Cultural History |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 13 Due Thursday 12/5 Economist - Beijing Economist - Great Leap (Summary, Opinion, +2Qs) China Readings Informational BBC - Overview BBC - Timeline Due Sunday 12/8 China Briefing Paper CBP Questions Power Points China Political History Cultural History |
Due TONIGHT AP Classroom Videos Click HERE for Due Dates Skills Practice ------------------------------------ Due TONIGHT 12/5 Economist - Beijing Economist - Great Leap (Summary, Opinion, +2Qs) China Readings Informational BBC - Overview BBC - Timeline Due Sunday 12/8 China Briefing Paper CBP Questions Power Points China Political History Cultural History |
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Week 16 12/9 Due TONIGHT 12/8 China Briefing Paper CBP Questions |
Due TONIGHT AP Classroom Videos Click HERE for Due Dates Skills Practice |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 14 |
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Due TONIGHT AP Classroom Videos Click HERE for Due Dates Skills Practice |
Opposing Viewpoints Topic 15 |
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Week 18 1/6/2025 |
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Week 19 1/13/2025 |
Due TONIGHT AP Classroom Videos Click HERE for Due Dates Skills Practice |
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Week 20 1/20/2025 |
No School | Full Day of School Last Day of the Semester |
Half Day Midterms Hours 1-2 |
Half Day Midterms Hours 3-4 |
Half Day Midterms Hours 5-6 |
END OF FIRST SEMESTER See Semester 2 Link on Main Page for assignments |
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