• US History 10A

     

    Course Description and Expected Learner Outcomes

    The goal of this survey course is to work together to critically analyze our world through historical examination of our very unique past.  As people living in America we are part of an ongoing experiment in democracy and personal freedom that is unique to us, and us alone. We serve as the benchmark in the democratic world.  With this responsibility comes the reality that as we grow we must acknowledge the injustices, as well as the triumphs that have made this country truly special.

    Class Overview of Units
    1. Establishing an American Republic:

    Students will be able to define the word history and explain the significance of major events in early American history that helped to establish the American Republic such as: colonization & the conversion of cultures, the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, and the Revolutionary War.

     

    1.  The Expanding Nation and the American Civil War:
      Students will form an understanding of the general causes and effects of the American Civil War.

     

    1.  Immigration, industrialism, & its impact

    Students will understand the reasons for massive immigration to America at the turn of the 20th Century as well as be able to identify both the tensions and progressions resulting from an influx of people.

     

    1. Expanding America’s Global Influence: Imperialism & World War One

    Students will understand how America became an imperial power at the end of the 19th Century as well as understand its reason for, role in, and results of its participation in World War One.  

     

    1.  The Roaring 1920’s and the Great Depression of the 1930’s:  

    Students will analyze the social and economic changes within both decades in order to understand their interdependent social tensions and economic cycles.

     

    Video Notification Message:

    During this course we may be viewing portions of or all of the following films: Amistad, Glory, Far and Away, Iron jawed Angels, The Last Battalion, Cinderella Man, Seabiscuit & various documentaries.  These film clips are considered to be educational and will be shown in a guided historical context with ample instruction and discussion.

     

    Grading--Student grades will be weigted according to the following percentages:  

    Formative Assessments (daily practice)   

    District Assessment 10 %

    Summative Assessments (Unit Tests/discussion skills, thesis writing) 90%

    *Unit Tests

    *Discussion skills

    *Thesis Writing

    *Note taking

    90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 and below is failing

    Academic Policies

    1. Test Re-takes: Must be completed within one week of original test date.  All unit work must be completed and demonstrate an understanding of the content in order or a re-test to be granted.
    2. Students must complete remediation prior to taking the test
    3. Academic Honesty:  It is essential that your grade reflects your learning and all plagiarized work will be redone or an alternate assignment or test will be given.
    4. No extra credit will be offered or accepted in this course.

    Behavior Policies

    1. BE RESPECTFUL: Our class will run on respect: You will respect school policy, the teacher, and your fellow classmates.

    2. BE RESPONSIBLE: When the bell rings, class begins.  Turn in assignments on time.

    3. BE READY: Hold yourself to high standards of quality for all work. Bring necessary materials each day.  Ask questions and PARTICIPATE!

    4. Avoid personal technology use without teacher approval.
    5. Any student request to leave the classroom needs to be accompanied by your personal pass card.
    6. Tardies follow the period 1-5 school policy rule.  If you are not in class when the bell rings you must obtain a white pass from the house office.