25 September 2011

Welcome to AP World History

Students: This blog will be available in order to assist you in successfully completing the AP World History course. Here you will find pertinent information concerning assignments, due dates, readings, projects, etc. It is suggested that you check here often and leave comments that might help you and your fellow classmates. In addition, you will find useful links related to the topics covered in class and labels that will facilitate searching information from previous posts.

Critical ... There will be weekly discussion that will require your participation. The topics will be announced in class and you are expected to provide a well thought-out argument or viewpoint. This will be considered a daily assignment grade.

Parents: This blog is a useful resource for both you and your child. Please take the time to review its contents periodically, doing so will assist your child in completing a rigorous college-level course. As mentioned above, pertinent information concerning the requirement of this course will be posted and updated regularly. Of particular interest to you will be the discussions the students have on some of history's past, present, and future issues.

I look forward to having and excellent year!
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Carlos De León
Social Studies Department Chair
Luther Burbank High School

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