Day One
8:00-11:00 We will get an overview of the redesigned AP US Government and Politics course, including an examination of the disciplinary practices and reasoning skills necessary for student success. College Board’s Equity and Access policy
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:45 We will focus on the curriculum framework, and the required documents. We will discuss AP audit syllabus construction and adoption.
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-4:00 Sample introductory lesson plans
Day Two
8:00-10:00 We will focus on planning your course and look at instructional approaches including textbook and scheduling considerations.
10:00-11:00 Sample lesson plans for Unit 1
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:45 We will discuss strategies for helping students read and understand required documents and analyze and interpret qualitative visuals.
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-2:30 The National Constitution Center and AP Classroom
2:30-4:00 Sample lesson plans for Unit 2
Day Three
8:00-10:00 We will learn how to help students analyze and interpret the required Supreme Court cases and how to write the SCOTUS comparison FRQ
10:00-11:00 Sample lesson plans for Unit 3
11-00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:45 We will examine classroom simulations and activities and discuss the required political science research or applied civics project.
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-4:00 Templates for writing different FRQ types and things to consider when writing multiple-choice questions.
Sample lesson plans for Unit 4
Day Four
8:00-10:30 Lessons will focus on writing an argument essay like a political scientist
Sample lesson plans for Unit 5
10:30-11:00 Sample lessons for Review Activities Part I
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:30 Sample lessons for Review Activities Part II
12:300-1:00 Debriefing and Farewell
