Social Studies Department Mr. Robinson

U.S. History

Social Studies Department Mr. Robinson

U.S. History Rm. 455 Ph. # 566-5710

Junior Offering Ext. 2455

Course Description

This United States History course is a graduation requirement. This means that two (2) semesters must be passed. The ultimate goal of the course is to assist our community, state, and nation in cultivating a knowledgeable emerging citizen. The chronological span covered during the course of this class is from 1860 – to the present. Numerous opportunities for discussions in addition to informal and formal presentations will be afforded. Reading, taking notes, discussion, and being involved in cooperative ventures will be some of the strategies utilized in this course.

In addition to a comprehensive historical component there will be a significant emphasis on our country’s geography and some coverage on the U.S. Constitution and the Modern Presidents. Some basic FISSS(s) from previous learned content/concepts will be reviewed and additional content/concepts will be introduced and learned in this class.

The core material used in this course is –

·  Basic Text – United States History – Reconstruction To The Present - Prentice Hall

·  Basic Text supplemental and ancillary materials – activities, music, video clips, etc.

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Course Outline

SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO

Unit 1 Unit 4 – continued

Chapter 15 (1941-1960) World War II

Chapter 4 (1865-1914) Triumph of Industry Chapter 16 (1945-1960) The Cold War

Chapter 5 (1865-1914) Immigration & Urbanization Chapter 17 (1945-1960) Postwar

Chapter 6 (1865-1900) The South & West Transformed Confidence and Anxiety

Chapter 7 (1877-1900) Issues of the Gilded Age

Unit 2 Unit 5

Chapter 8 (1892-1920) The Progressive Era Chapter 18 (1945-1975) Civil Rights

Chapter 9 (1890-1917) An Emerging World Power Movement

Chapter 10(1914-1920) World War I and Beyond Chapter 19 (1960-1986) Kennedy and

Johnson Years

Chapter 20 (1954-1975) Vietnam War Era

Chapter 21 (1960-1980) Era of Protest and

Change

Chapter 22 (1968-1980) A Crisis in

Confidence

Unit 3 Unit 6

Chapter 11 (1919-1929) The Twenties Chapter 23 (1980-1993) The Conservative

Chapter 12 (1928-1932) The Great Depression Resurgence

Chapter 13 (1932-1941) The New Deal Chapter 24 – Done Independently

Unit 4

Chapter 14 (1931-1942) The Coming of War

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CBA – Classroom -Based Assessment

The focus topic as prescribed and assigned by Washington State is on U.S. Foreign Policy. The objectives and requirement are stipulated by the Office of Public Instruction. The requirements, evaluations, and examples can be found on the OSPI website.

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U.S. Geography Semester 1 The Modern Presidents

Review the 5 themes of geography Sem. 1 The Founding Fathers

50 states / capitals / 4 regions Sem. 2 The Modern Presidents

Geographic regions

Landforms features

Hydrological features

Constitutional Basics – September is Constitutional Month

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Course Expectations

Reading

Reading the content material is an absolute necessity in the social sciences. It is pertinent that reading assignments are completed in a timely manner as to avoid a backlog of reading. It is an essential element to the comprehension, discussion, and elaboration of content.

Correctives – some assignments and some quizzes will be checked in class as correctives to provide an

immediate response.

The majority of assignments will be entered in the grading program and be tallied during the course of the quarter as a total grade in their point allocation. To check the integrity and validity of a student habits, from time to time a corrective will be turned for an actual daily assignment.

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Materials – Items the learner is responsible bring to class on a daily basis

·  Textbooks will be housed in the classroom, if there a need for a specific student need contact me through your student or via Email

·  White college – ruled paper – daily

·  1 individual spiral notebook college –ruled (FIGs) – daily

·  Folder, binder, or section of a larger binder specifically labeled for U.S.History

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Grade Scale and Grading

Grade Scale

A 93 - 100

A- 90 - 92

B+ 87 - 89

B 84 - 86

B- 80 - 83

C+ 77 - 79

C 74 - 76

C- 70 - 73

D+ 67 - 69

D 60 - 66

F 0 - 59

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Grade Entry Symbols

CBA Classroom –based Assessment CLWK Class work (Entry/Exit Acts/Etc)

CWHW Class work/Homework (Sec. Summaries) CWKP Class work/Participation

FE Final Exam/Midterm HMWK Homework (Sec. Summaries)

LC Listening Comprehension PART Participation (Debate ?s/Acts.)

QUIZ Quizzes (Planned/Pop/Scripted or Oral) RC Reading Class work

RH Reading Homework (Occasional SS Skills) SR Chapter Sections/Content

Test Chapter Tests/Major Concepts Content WC Writing in Class/Various Apps.

WH Writing Homework (Occasional)

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Attendance

Tardy – defined as arriving after the bell rings up to ten minutes (refer to school policy)

There will be a small black notebook for sign-ins and signatures. A brief synopsis is posted on the wall.

Accountability and notification are part of the process.

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Assignment Make – Up Policy

Assignments and Projects are due at the assigned time

If your assignments requires typing or word processing, it is your responsibility to make

sure everything is in order, Always have a well-formatted backup and hard copy

Late or unexcused assignments, quizzes, tests, or projects will receive a grade of 0%

No make-up work will be allowed for unexcused absences.

Classroom Expectations and Behaviors

I expect you to come to class to learn and to grow academically and socially during our time together. I hope to learn some things from you and about you. I trust you will come to understand how important learning is and how essential obtaining an education is at Curtis High School.

Classroom Guidelines

P.R.I.D.E.

Follow the School Rules and Guidelines.

Be on time and seated when the bell rings.

be on your person.

Prepare for class, look in your planners or on the boards, take out your materials and

assignments needed for the period.

Treat everyone with RESPECT.

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM

Parents/guardians please take a moment or so to go over this information with your daughter or son. Feel free to discuss or reinforce specific areas of the material.

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HOME WORK/BUSINESS

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I anticipate in developing a positive partnership with your daughter/son this year. I trust you will assist me in this cooperative venture we call education. I thank you in advance for your effort and cooperation.

Mr. Robert Robinson

Social Studies Teacher

Rm. 455