ARLETA HIGH SCHOOL

UNITED STATES HISTORY 2OTH CENTURY A/B MR.WOODFIN

In this course students examine major turning points in American history in the twentieth century. During the year certain themes should be emphasized: the founding of the nation, industrialization – urbanization - immigration, impact of religion, Americas rise to a world power in the 20th century, the expanding role of the federal government, U.S. foreign policy, civil and voting rights, and contemporary social problems in the domestic U.S.

Course Syllabus

Representative California Standards /

Essential Learnings

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COMMON CORE FOCUS:

WRITING STRANDS FOR LITERACY IN SOCIAL STUDIES

11.1 Students analyze the significant events in the founding of the nation and its attempts to realize the philosophy of government described in the Declaration of Independence.
11.3 Students analyze the role religion played in the founding of America, its lasting moral, social, and political impacts, and issues regarding religious liberty. / The Founding of the Nation / Standard 7 Students conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including self-generated questions) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
11.2 Examine the effects of the Industrial Revolution and large scale rural-to-urban migration and massive immigration from Europe. / The Industrial Revolution / Standard 8 Students gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
11.4 Examine the emergence of the United States in the late nineteenth century as a world power. / The United States Becomes a World Power
11.2.9 Understand the effect of political programs and activities of the Progressives. / The Progressive Movement
11.4.5 Analyze the political, economic, and social ramifications of World War I on the home front /
World War 1
/ Standard 9 Students draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
11.5 Students analyze the major political, economic, technological, and cultural developments of the 1920’s. / The 1920’s
11.6 Students analyze the different explanations for the Great Depression and how the New Deal fundamentally changed the role of the federal government. / The Great Depression/ New Deal / INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
Functional reading, reading for comprehension, the writing process, utilizing computer based resources for research projects, oral presentations.
Note taking and outlining skills.
11.7 Students analyze the American participation in World War II / World War II
11.9 Students analyze United States Foreign Policy since World War II / The Cold War
11.10 Students analyze the development of
federal civil rights and voting developments / Civil Rights Movement
11.11 Students analyze the major social, problems and domestic policy in contemporary American Society / Contemporary Problems

UNITED STATES HISTORY 20TH CENTURY A/B MR.WOODFIN

Assignments/Homework/Grading: will be done on a point basis. Class work and homework=10 points, Quizzes= 20 points, and Tests = 50 points. Late work will receive 60% credit only!!!!! Arleta H.S. Social Studies Department has enacted a no “D” policy; here is your rubric:

A = 100 – 90%

B = 89 – 80%

C = 79 – 65%

F = 64 - 00%

Grade Percentage and Weights

Tests = 30%, Performance = 30%, Classwork = 20%, Homework = 15%, Participation = 5%

School Policies. All school policies regarding student attendance and behavior apply to this class. Students are expected to behave in a manner conducive to learning. Students are required to adhere to the school dress code. Students found cheating on tests or assignments will be subject to the school’s cheating policy. Students are expected to be in class daily and on time. Students are expected to bring necessary learning materials (notebooks, pens, paper, etc.) and any assigned textbooks to class each day. Textbooks must be covered and maintained in the condition in which they were issued.

Required textbooks. The Americans

Student Materials: paper, pens, pencils, flash drive

How to help your child succeed: Help your child set a consistent block of time aside each day to work on homework and other class assignments. Provide a quiet study area in which your child can study uninterrupted. Encourage him or her to form study partners or study groups with other students in his or her classes. Please feel free to contact the school or instructor should you have any questions or concerns about your child’s educational progress or learning

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