U.S. History AP
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Real estate tutorial/Field trip proposals,Student Advisory Council
Lesson Outline
-Provide Brandon access to my Muliple Listing Service account.
.demo. search methods, types of listings, report generation.
-brainstorm ideas for field trips.
-Develop proposal for Student Advisory Council
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Unfortunately, I had great difficulty in accessing my account.
I am not pleased that we did not accomplish all that I planned.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Continue Monday's lesson-America in the '50's and '60's
Lesson Outline
-Review economic growth and impact on life in the U.S.
.GDP and standard of living relationships.
-Sources of economic growth: WWII outcomes, advances in technology, advances in education.
-Compare the '50's to th '60's:
.values and and changes: civil rights,youth culture,protest and concerns.
.music and mores as change indicators
Assignment
Complete study guide
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
55
Lesson Comments
-In spite of Charlotte's late arrival and fatigue (she attended a concert last night) the lesson proceeded very well. Cahrlotte was very interested in the change in youth culture and values.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Study Skills analysis and recommended strategies
Lesson Outline
-Present 21 item checklist on study skills.
.Charlotte completed the items
.Analysis:
The results indicated that Charlotte has the most difficulty concentrating and reading assignments.
.Present strategies to try:
.Will follow up in a week.
Assignment
continue Study Guide completion
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
The lesson was used in response to her poor test performance. Charlotte was very honest about her study habits and accepting of the difficulties indicated. She appeared very interested in the recommendations presented (from college counseling services) and I will continue with a follow-up lesson.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Review Cold War test/Intro to Changing American Values
Lesson Outline
-Reviewed the written exam completed on Thurs.
-Intro:
.GDP of US- 250% growth in 15 years: 1940-1955
.Reasons for growth
.Impact of growth on society: standard of living,larger middle class,values
-Demographic changes: suburban explosion
.birth rate-"Baby Boomers"
Assignment
Complete the Study Guide and reading-Chap. 29
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
-Charlotte scored a 65 on the exam. Our review indicated that she had not studied the guide and her notes.
-We spent most of this class reviewing the concept of GDP and its meaning.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Test: Cold War
Lesson Outline
-Brief review
-Administer test
.Review and correct
-If time allows: Intro. Domestic America: 1950' &60's
Assignment
Read Chap 29 and Begin completing study guide
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
The lesson was the Skype session. Charlotte responded orally and in writing to the 5 exam questions. She scored a 65 on the exam and returned the written section on Monday. I am not sure if the Skype session affected her performance.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Test Review
Lesson Outline
Review for AP test
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Good session.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Current events
Lesson Outline
Review and discuss current evnets.
Watch TED talk by Aubrey de Gray on aging.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Good session.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Current Events
Lesson Outline
Review and discuss current events.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Good session. Jess seempes to be less stressed now that most of her AP exams are over.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
AP Test
Lesson Outline
AP History Test
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
180
Minutes Student Attended
180
Lesson Comments
Testing went very well. No problems
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Content Review
Lesson Outline
Finish content from 1920's through present
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Good session. We finished all of the content. Jacob is as prepared as he could be.