MrHenryAPCapstone
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Seal Beach, California, United States
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I have been teaching AP Seminar and AP Research since 2015 and 2016 respectively. I have also taught hundreds of AP Capstone teachers in the years since. My resources are designed to be used by new and experienced AP Capstone teachers based on my experiences in the classroom, as an early table leader for the AP Seminar Exam process, and my education in curriculum and instruction and educational technology. Hundreds of teachers have used my resources through the years and the feedback has always been positive.
Prior to my work with the AP Capstone program I taught AP United States History and AP Modern World History for the first dozen years of my 20 year career. I also serve as the varsity coach for girls and boys golf.
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AP Seminar Skill Building Bundle #1
These resources are designed to introduce essential skills for AP Seminar. These resources are ideal for the first 8 weeks of the AP Seminar Curriculum.
9th - 12th
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
AP Seminar Yearlong Curriculum Plan Outline
This is a sample of a potential plan for the first semester of the AP Seminar class for teachers who begin at the end of August or beginning of September. In this plan there are no mock performance tasks. This curriculum map begins the Performance Task I during week nine with completion by winter break. The first eight weeks will be used for the introduction and refinement of skills needed to successfully complete Performance Task I. The progression of skills from week one to week eight is a sug
9th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
Topic Selection Process
These activities are designed to help students move from a very broad topic of interest into a more focused topic of inquiry. The resources include development of vocabulary, collection of informational sources (from video to academic papers), and the development of a introductory research question. The resources could be used digitally or printed out and should be included in any version of a Process and Reflection Portfolio (PReP Journal).
11th - 12th
Stimulus Material Exploration Activity
This is my most successful strategy for introducing students to the stimulus materials for Performance Task II in AP Seminar.
9th - 12th
Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Reading Strategies
“Identify the Source Game” EOC B Prep Activity
This resource is designed to assist students in preparation for the End of Course Exam Part B. The resource includes teacher and student instructions as well as printable student handouts. The resource is designed to target the skills evaluated in row 4 of the EOC Part B rubric.
9th - 12th
Reading Strategies
Identifying Perspectives, Stakeholders, and Connections in Multiple Sources
This is a good skill building activity for early in the curriculum for AP Seminar or throughout the year with AP United States History and AP Modern World History. The instructor should choose any four related sources. This activity for any level of printed source, the only caveat is that the sources must be connected to a singular theme or topic. I use debates around social issues but ant topic will work. The key vocabulary that must be introduced for this activity includes the following terms:
9th - 12th
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: AP Seminar Skill Building Bundle #1
“Identify the Source Game” Prep Activity for EOC Part B
This activity is designed to help students prepare for End of Course Exam Part B in AP Seminar. This resource includes teacher instructions and student instructions along with printable handout. The resource is specifically designed to improve scores on row 4 of the EOC B rubric.
9th - 12th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
Developing Solutions Introduction
This resource should be used in the early part of the AP Seminar curriculum to introduce the concept of solutions for existing problems. The resource requires students to think about the limitation and implications of the proposed solutions. The skills practiced here are necessary for earning high scores on all components of Performance Task I and Performance Task II. This resource can be graded if used prior to the Performance Tasks. If adapted for use during the Performance Tasks instructors s
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep
Understanding Multiple Perspectives
This slide deck introduces the concept of multiple perspectives. In the slide deck the instructors notes provide insight for teachers while the slides provide student practice with the concepts. This slide deck is a companion piece for the corresponding video on my YouTube Channel @MrHenryAPCapstone. This resource provides the additional details for teachers that will make the two reosurces more successful.
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA)
Line of Reasoning Practice
This resource is helpful for introducing the skills needed to identify a line of reasoning for any source. The instructor may select any source from journalism, Ted Talks, academic sources, and released exam prompts. The skills assessed by the End of Course Exam Part A are embedded in this resource. This is a good resources for anyone who needs to add grades on a regular basis. This resource also serves as an excellent sub plan for AP Seminar teachers.
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep
Also included in: AP Seminar Skill Building Bundle #1
How to Connect Multiple Perspectives Skill Introduction Activity
This is a pre-write activity which could be used multiple times throughout the school year in AP Seminar. The instructor needs to select two sources of any type that are connected by a topic or theme. I prefer to use sources from released AP Seminar exams but you could use any related sources. This pre-write could also be added to the gradebook in compliance with the rules for the Role of the Teacher as long as the sources used are not in anyway connected to the work of the student for either of
9th - 12th
Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
How to Connect Perspectives: Skill Introduction Activity
The resource is designed to assist students in identifying the perspectives (arguments) present in scholarly sources. The resource guides students through identifying perspectives and the similarities and differences between the perspectives. The pre-write then provides writing practice for a body paragraph placing perspectives in conversation. The skills practiced are essential to earning high scores for the Individual Research Report and the Individual Written Argument in the performance asses
9th - 12th
Also included in: AP Seminar Skill Building Bundle #1
Identifying Stakeholder Activity
This resource is designed to introduce the concept of relevant stakeholders for any topic/issue. The resource is designed to be used early in the AP Seminar curriculum. The skills practiced here will be assessed in all components of Performance Task I and Performance Task II.
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep
Also included in: AP Seminar Skill Building Bundle #1
Emergence of Political Parties Periods 1754-1848
This resource is designed to allow students to summarize the essential elements of the most significant political issues of periods three and four (1754-1848). In addition to summarizing the issue students will also identify the arguments of each relevant political party. This resource may be used as a review tool for an end of unit assessment or in preparation for the APUSH End of Course Exam.
10th - 12th
Social Studies
Federalist and Anti-Federalists Comparison Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is designed to help students communciate their knowledge about the similarities and differences between the Federalists and AntiFederalists druing period three: 1754-1800. This organizer could be used as a study guide prior to any end of unit assessment or in preparation for the APUSH End of Course Exam,
10th - 12th
Social Studies
British Regions of Colonization Graphic Organizer
This resource is designed to help students to summarize their knowledge about British reggions of colonization in the New World. The graphic organizer requires students to demonstrate knowledge of the periof and to apply the knowledge for each distinct region. The resource is designed to serve as study guide for the time period 1607-1750.
10th - 12th
Social Studies
Pre-Columbian Societies in the New World Summary
This resource is designed to help students to summarize their knowledge about Pre-Columbian Societies in the New World. The graphic organizer requires students to demonstrate knowledge of the periof and to apply the knowledge thematically. The resource is designed to serve as study guide for the time period prior to 1491.
10th - 12th
Social Studies
Topic Selection Phase One
This resource should be the first step in identifying a potential topic for the student inquiry. The resource will help refine interest, create search terms list, and identify potential experts related to the inquiry.
11th - 12th
Also included in: Topic Selection Process
Topic Selection Phase Two Activity
This resource builds one the Topic Selection Phase One Activity and should help refine the student's choice of a more specific topic through exploration of online sresources.
11th - 12th
Also included in: Topic Selection Process
Topic Selection Phase Three Activity
This resource builds on the results of Phase One an Two by beginning the development of a research question and bridging from journalism to academic sources related to the inquiry.
11th - 12th
Also included in: Topic Selection Process
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching AP Seminar and AP Research since 2015 and 2016 respectively. I have also taught hundreds of AP Capstone teachers in the years since. My resources are designed to be used by new and experienced AP Capstone teachers based on my experiences in the classroom, as an early table leader for the AP Seminar Exam process, and my education in curriculum and instruction and educational technology. Hundreds of teachers have used my resources through the years and the feedback has always been positive.
Prior to my work with the AP Capstone program I taught AP United States History and AP Modern World History for the first dozen years of my 20 year career. I also serve as the varsity coach for girls and boys golf.
My own education history
B.F.A. Theatre Performance Virginia Commonwealth University
Single Subject Credential Social Science California State University Long Beach
M.A.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University
M.A.Ed. Educational Technology: Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University
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