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There is NO required summer assignment for AP US Government and Politics, however, students are encouraged to acquire the following prior to the beginning of school:
Required Text: We use the AMSCO Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics, 3rd edition, as our primary text. Students are strongly encouraged to acquire their own copy prior to school starting if possible.
· The book is available from the publisher, Perfection Learning, HERE.
· There are several purchase options ranging from $21.95 - $28.95, plus shipping (there is no need to pay extra for rush shipping).
· Be sure to get the physical text, not just the electronic version. Having a physical copy of the book can make a big difference in students' retention of the material.
· This text is also available on Amazon, but prices and shipping times there tend to go up at the beginning of the school year.
· There are a limited number of used copies available to check out from Mrs. Evans if purchasing one is difficult. This option is available on a first come, first served basis at the beginning of school.
5-Subject Spiral Notebook: Students must acquire - and bring to class every day - a 5-Subject Spiral Notebook, preferably with a sturdy cover and pockets. Handwritten notes in this notebook are a mandatory task for the class, as hand-written reading notes and corresponding synthesis tasks are a major part of the coursework. The notebook is also the basis of each Unit's Project grade. Exceptions will only be made for medical/ADA reasons.