Maz's AP Class

I'll start off by saying that I am so glad I took this class, and that when it came to scheduling last fall I had no other choice. It is wonderful! I have learned (and I am still learning, of course) so much!

If I had to pick a favorite unit/chapter...I would pick...well, I can't pick one! I liked the Enlightenment/Scientific Revoultion because of all of the scientific discoveries, and I think it's really interesting how the worldview/mentality/thought process changed so drastically (and it changed for the better). I liked the chapter on urbanization because I feel like we learned more about society and the daily lives of people than we did in other chapters. Also, the improvements in transportation, infrastructure, and sanitation certainly affect our quality of life today. I also really liked the "Age of Anxiety" because I really like the art from this period.

I thought we were going to have more projects, but there were not too many (I'm not complaining!). I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think the coolest project we did was the Exploration project. It took forever for us to do, but I really enjoyed learning about the LCROSS mission, and it's interesting to think about in terms of the explorations led by Vasco de Gama. And of course, the Industrial Revolution scavenger hunt was a lot of fun--I wish we could have done another one. I'm looking forward to the Meeting of the Minds. I remember hearing upperclassmen talking about it and seeing their costumes...now it's my turn!

Power of One was really good. I'm glad I had the opportunity to read it. However, I think in the future students could make PowerPoints (if they have to make them) on different aspects of the book and then share them with the rest of the class, instead of all doing essentially the same PowerPoint. That one took forever too:)

I must say that I've really enjoyed doing these blogs, and I wouldn't have minded doing them for at least another marking period. I much prefer blogging to typing my notes!

Finally, Maz: the one thing that sets this class apart from other classes is the teacher. Not only do you "know your stuff", but you always present the material with enthusiasm. It made me excited too, and it really makes all the difference. Thank you!