Lecture: Strategies for Success in AP History and Government Classes

Introduction

• AP History and AP Government classes are challenging.
• Students often aim for an A due to future plans.
• Initial realities may conflict with expectations (e.g., teaching style, overwhelming resources).

Role of Heimler’s History Videos

• Videos created to assist in understanding course materials quickly.
• Videos should not be the only study method; they are passive learning tools.

Importance of Active Learning

• True learning requires active engagement.
• Passive watching of videos is insufficient for deep understanding.

Introduction to Heimler's History Video Note Guides

• Designed for AP World, AP US, AP Euro, and AP Government.
• Guides follow video scripts closely.

Features of the Note Guides

• Learning Objectives: Help focus studies.
• Interactive Note-taking: Fill in the blanks during videos, either by hand or digitally.
• Summarization: At the end of sections, summarize learning in your own words to reinforce concepts.
• Thesis Writing: Practice writing a thesis responding to learning objectives.

Free Access

• Units one and two are available for free so students can test their effectiveness.

Difference Between Note Guides and Review Packs

• Note Guides:
  • Focus on helping achieve an A in class.
  • Content-focused, bite-sized learning.
• Review Packs:
  • Assist in exam preparation and practice.
  • Comprehensive for course exams and the national exam in May.

Conclusion

• Recommendations to utilize note guides if Heimler's videos have been helpful.
• Aim to help students achieve better grades and exam scores.

Additional Notes

• Heimler's History provides tools to transform passive video watching into active learning.
• Encouragement to embrace these resources for academic success in AP courses.