Completion of Enlightenment Quiz, Seven Years War: Enlightenment influence on modern-day society with Free Market economics, human rights, and separation of Church and State.
Assignment
Read pp. 410-414
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session in which David completed his Enlightenment Quiz, he worked diligently and was reminded about the importance of proofreading his work/responses to minimize errors. David's electronic class notes are becoming an important asset for his improved assessment performances.
Quiz Chapter 7 Cultural Landscapes: Full Period chapter Quiz.
Assignment
MCQ and FRQ Exercises Unit 2 as time permits
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's remote session with Kaitlin was abbreviated due to an audio problem within the MS Teams transmission. This was later rectified due to the assistance of the Batt General Manager and Kaitlin spent the balance of this period working on the Chapter 7 Quiz given to her the previous day.
Kaitlin examined the elements of the cultural landscape shown in an image of the Alhambra Palace, in Granada, Spain and reviewed the options and rationale when queried.
Themed Landscapes, vernacular regions. Key word definitions as related to cultural landscapes. Review of folk culture and geodemographics. Discussion of how many towns, cities, and communities within the U.S. use palimpsests as a means of displaying and honoring important traditions, historic buildings etc. along with modern developments.
Assignment
Continue to practice MCQ's for Units 3 and 1.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on themed landscapes and vernacular regions, Kaitlin was very well focused and latched onto these important subcategories/effects on cultural landscapes. I am directing her heavily into the key terms within each chapter/unit and thoroughly explaining these in an effort to build essential knowledge and skills required for success on her upcoming AP exam.
Cultural Landscapes: Folk Culture and key terms: Architectural hearths, palimpsest, neolocalism, Public Land Survey System etc. Identifiers and characteristics of folk culture and cultural landscapes: Food, clothing, architecture, holiday traditions, music, religious activities, etc.
Assignment
Chapter 7 Test Practice: Text pp. 244-245.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Cultural Landscapes and folk Culture, Kaitlin was very attentive and numerous key terms and "folk culture" concepts were discussed.
Kaitlin will be working on Test Practice Questions and MCQ/FRQ practice exercises from Chapters 1-6 to fill in previous gaps essential for the May AP test.
Cultural Landscapes Key Terms, AP Human Geography Test Format
Lesson Outline
Cultural Landscapes Key Terms: Metes and Bounds, Long-Lots, Glocalization, Material
Culture, etc. Detailed explanation of AP Human Geography test format: 2 main sections MCQ (multiple choice) and FRQ (free response). Discussion of need to complete all
MCQ and FRQ Personal Progress Checks for Units 1-5. AP Test strategy explained.
Assignment
Complete the MCQ Personal Prog. Check (PPC) for Chapter 5.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Cultural Landscapes and the AP Human Geography Test format, Kaitlin was very attentive and well engaged in understanding the details of the AP Test format. She is very aware of the necessary extensive preparations that we are commencing to position her for success on this AP Exam in May.
