History 111 – U.S. History, Beginning to 1865
Fall 2010 – 3 Credits
Instructor: Valerie Williams Office: Room 404, Blackfoot High School
Phone: 785-8810 or 681-3179 Email:
History 111 Catalog Course Descriptions:
Investigates significant developments from colonial origins through the Civil War.
An emphasis will be placed on tracing the development of the American political system, economic institutions, and U.S. culture during the Colonial Period, the Age of Revolution, the National Era, and the Civil War. The purpose of this course is to enhance critical thinking skills and student understanding of the human condition. It is designed specifically to satisfy the CSI Mission, the criteria for General Education, the Social Science Department goals.
The CSI Mission Statement
The College of Southern Idaho, a comprehensive community college, provides quality educational, social, cultural, economic, and workforce development opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. CSI prepares students to lead enriched, productive and responsible lives in a global society.
General Education Criteria: This course satisfies all eight criteria for general education. It is designed to:
1. provide a broad-based survey of a discipline and show the interconnectedness of knowledge.
2. develop a discerning individual.
3. practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. promote awareness of social and cultural diversity in order to appreciate the commonality of mankind.
5. foster the balance between individual needs and the demands of society.
6. reinforce reading, writing, speaking, and/or quantitative skills.
7. encourage and inspire life-long learning.
8. encourage creativity.
Social Science Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Social Science Department is to provide educational, social, and cultural opportunities which encourage enriched, productive and responsible lives primarily by instructing students to understand, interpret, and apply Social Science discipline coursework.
Social Science Department Goals: This course addresses the following Social Science Department goals:
1. help students understand important facts, concepts and theories of Social Science subjects.
2. help students acquire techniques and methods used to gain new knowledge in the disciplines.
3. help students learn to distinguish between fact and opinion.
4. teach students to use evaluation, analysis and synthesis to interpret and solve problems.
5. teach students to use different perspectives from the social sciences to make better-informed decisions
6. help students acquire an informed understanding of various cultures.
7. prepare students to transfer to a university.
History Program Mission Statement
The mission of the History Program is to provide educational, social, and cultural opportunities which encourage enriched, productive and responsible lives primarily by instructing students to understand, interpret, and apply Social Science discipline coursework
Relevant Program Goals: The student will:
1. Build an understanding of the cultural and social development of the United States.
2. Trace the role of migration and immigration of people in the development of the United States.
3. Identify the role of American Indians in the development of the United States
4. Analyze the political, social, and economic responses to industrialization and technological innovations in the development of the United States.
5. Trace the role of exploration and expansion in the development of the United States
6. Analyze the spatial organizations of people, places, and environment on the earth’s surface.
7. Explain how human actions modify the physical environment and how physical systems affect human activity and living conditions.
8. Trace the migration and settlement of human populations on the earth’s surface.
9. Explain basic economic concepts.
10. Identify different influences on economic systems.
11. Build an understanding of the foundational principles of the American political system.
12. Build an understanding of the organization and formation of the American system of government.
13. Build an understanding that all people in the United States have rights and assume responsibilities
14. Build an understanding of the evolution of democracy.
15. Build an understanding of multiple perspectives and global interdependence.
Course Outcomes (CO) Aligned with GE Criteria (GE), and Social Science (SS) and Program Goals (Program):
Students will… / GE / SS / ProgramCO1. demonstrate understanding of important developments / 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 / 1,3,4,6,7 / 1,2,3,4,5
CO2. write essays as part of exams / 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 / 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 / 1,2,3,4
CO3. write analytical papers based on reading assignments / 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 / 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / 1,3,4,5
CO4. participate in class / 2,5,7 / 1,4,6,7 / 1,2,4,5
Assessment Methods: Alignment of Course Outcomes (CO) with course assessment methods, such as:
Multiple Choice Exams / Essay Questions / Papers / Attendance PointsCO1 / ü / ü / ü / ü
CO2 / ü
CO3 / ü
CO4 / ü
Required Text: A People and a Nation. V I, M.B. Norton.
Portrait of America. Oates & Errico, Ninth Ed. 2007.
College Credit
Dual Credit coursework transcripted through the College of Southern Idaho is accepted and transferred between public colleges and universities in Idaho. Please be aware that colleges and universities outside the state of Idaho and private institutions within the state are not bound by the same credit transfer policy. Students and parents should always check institutional transfer polices before registering for Dual Credit coursework. In addition, the acceptance of Dual Credit coursework by another college or university does not necessarily mean that transcripted credits will meet requirements for a specific major field of study or program. Once again, students and parents are encouraged to contact the college or university of their choice for more specific information before enrolling in a Dual Credit course.
Dual Enrollment Cost
Dual Credit fees (including on-line courses) for the 2010-2011 school year are $65.00 per credit hour of coursework taken (for example: 3 credit hours X $65.00 per credit = $195.00). Students taking Dual Credit Classes may be eligible for scholarships to help reduce costs, depending on scholarship opportunities, local foundation efforts, and local school district policies. Please see the course instructor if paying for these credits is an issue.
***Withdrawing from the course or “W”
No one enrolls in a course planning to fail, but students who find themselves doing poorly in a class may wish to drop. Students who withdraw before the official drop date will receive a W on their college transcripts. A withdrawal is usually preferable to a grade of D or F. Students who need to drop should complete the appropriate paperwork before the last date for course withdrawal. Last Day to Withdraw From History 111 (1st Trimester) and receive a “W” on your CSI Transcripts is NOVEMBER 12, 2010. You will not receive any refund on Dual enrollment costs. It is highly recommended to speak with the class instructor, school counselor, school administrator before withdrawing from a dual enrollment class. Having multiple “W’s” on your transcripts could possible lead to academic probation, dismissal, and other serious issues.
Policies and Procedures:
A. Attendance Policy at Blackfoot High School
Students must attend 90% of a class and earn a passing grade to receive credit. On the
7th (seventh) absence the student loses credit in the class. School excused absences will
not count toward credit loss. A student's attendance at school is the responsibility of
the student and the parent or guardian.
B. Grading Practices:
Homework assignments, quizzes, activities 30%
Essay Papers/projects 15%
Unit Exams 25%
Final Exam 20%
Participation/Citizenship/Journal Prompts 10%
C. Explanation of Course Requirements
1. Assignments – Usually daily assignments whether written or oral will be given and grades will be recorded most of the time.
2. Projects – TBA
3. Papers – At least 2 essay papers will be assigned throughout the trimester.
4. Unit Exams – Expect tests over the Idaho State US History Standards.
5. Final Exam will be generated by Ms. Williams, the course instructor.
6. Citizenship – A citizenship rubric outlining the characteristics of good citizens is attached. The rubric will be completed on a holistic basis, an overall picture of your citizenship. Good behavior will help your grade. Let’s be good citizens!
7. Journal Prompt – Everyday, when you come in to the classroom, a writing prompt will be written on the board. This is the first task you will do everyday. Read the prompt and write a one-paragraph (AT LEAST THREE SENTENCES) response to this prompt. Keep all your journal responses in one place. They will be turned in and graded about three times per trimester for a portion of your project/journal grade (15%).
******The grade the student receives for BHS credit will be the same that is given to CSI and put on your CSI transcripts. (Unless a “W” is given)
D. Grading Scale
A 100 - 94 C 77.9- 74
A- 93.9- 90 C- 73.9 - 70
B+ 89.9 - 88 D+ 69.9 - 68
B 87.9 – 84 D 67.9 – 64
B- 83.9 – 80 D- 63.9 – 60
C+ 79.9 – 78 F 59.9
E. Honesty
Students are expected to be honest throughout their entire high school/college education. All work is evaluated on the assumption the work presented is the student's. Anything less is unacceptable and is subject to initial disciplinary action at the teacher's discretion.
Examples of dishonest practice include but are limited to:
Cheating--The improper use of books, notes, other students' test, or other aids during an examination. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain approval for the use of such aids prior to the time of the examination; otherwise, they will be considered improper. An "examination" is defined as "any testing situation in which the score will be used for credit in a course."
Plagiarism--Submission or presentation of a student assignment as one's own in which any portions are paraphrased without documentation or are identical to published or unpublished material from another source (including another student's work). An assignment is defined as "any materials submitted or presented by a student for credit in a course."
F. Make-Up Work Policy
For each excused day absent the student will have two days to turn in work missed while gone. The student is responsible for finding out what work was missed. Work not turned in by the two-day per day absent time limit will become a zero. If a test is missed, the student will have one week from the day the test was given to others in class to make it up before school (8:00 am), during lunch, or after school (3:25 pm). Make an appointment with the course instructor. Late work will be gladly accepted and graded but not recorded.
G. Cell Phones, etc.
You are welcome to use your cell phone or electronic entertainment devices before school, during passing time, lunch, or after school. ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT OR COMMUNICATION DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME. If you bring these items to school, you are to leave them in your locker. First offense: Confiscated immediately and returned to the student at the end of the school day (3:20). If you leave school sooner, your parent must come in to retrieve it. A major discipline notice will be completed for this student. Second offense: 2nd major discipline notice, the device will be turned into the office, and parents will have to come in to pick it up.
H. Materials for Class
Bring these items with you every day: text book, something to write on, and something to write with. Keep a math calculator handy so you can bring it to class for completing in-class assignments. Cell phone calculators will not be allowed.
I. Class Rules
Have Respect for Others
Make Good Choices
Be Honest
Be Responsible and Caring
Make the Effort
CSI E-mail
E-mail is the primary source of written communication with all CSI students. Students automatically get a CSI e-mail account when they register for courses. Messages from instructors and various offices such as Admission and Records, Advising, Financial Aid, Scholarships, etc. will be sent to the students’ CSI accounts (NOT their personal email accounts). It is the students’ responsibility to check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly. Failing to do so will result in missing important messages and deadlines. Students can check their CSI e-mail online at http://students.csi.edu. Student e-mail addresses have the following format: . At the beginning of each semester free training sessions will be offered to students who need help using their CSI e-mail accounts.
On-line course evaluation statement:
Students are strongly encouraged to complete evaluations at the end of the course. Evaluations are very important to assist the teaching staff to continually improve the course. Evaluations are available online at: http://evaluation.csi.edu. Evaluations open up two weeks prior to the end of the course. The last day to complete an evaluation is the last day of the course. During the time the evaluations are open, students can complete the course evaluations at their convenience from any computer with Internet access, including in the open lab in the Library and in the SUB. When students log in they should see the evaluations for the courses in which they are enrolled. Evaluations are anonymous. Filling out the evaluation should only take a few minutes. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated!
Disabilities: Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the coordinator of Disability Services at Blackfoot High School.
Importance of working hard in dual enrollment classes
All Dual Credit coursework serves as a beginning to a student’s college transcript. A college transcript that reflects solid academic performance is the gateway to further studies in post-secondary education, and it serves as a primary criterion for acceptance into many programs at colleges and universities. The importance of high academic achievement in Dual Credit courses and the benefits students gain to further their academic careers cannot be overstated. In other words, a student’s performance in a Dual Credit class has implications for his or her future academic plans.
All classes, regardless of the grade received, will be recorded on a CSI transcript. Grades students earn in a course will become part of their permanent college records. Those planning to apply to another college should list CSI as a college attended on applications and request that official transcripts be sent from the CSI registrar to verify previous college work.