US History
This
course provides a chronological and thematic survey of the social, political,
cultural, economic, and intellectual developments that have shaped the United
States from the Civil War to the Modern Era.
Evaluation:
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Quizzes/
Tests: 50%
·
Homework/Class
Assignments: 50%
Participation & Citizenship:
Points will be allotted to the homework category for being engaged in
classroom activities and discussions.
Students may earn participation points by answering questions posed
during lectures, when reviewing homework, presenting info to the class, or by
playing and winning the review quiz game.
Students receive 1 point for answering a question, – and are expected to
earn 20 points every 2 units.
Participation also includes actively engaging in learning, attending
classes regularly, making attempts to complete assigned tasks, exhibiting
positive classroom behaviors, being courteous, and abiding by all reasonable
requests by the teacher. Points may be
deducted for excessive phone use, excessive chatting, sleeping, frequently
being away from their assigned seat, acting in any way that is detrimental to
the learning environment, and failing to abide by reasonable requests made by
the by the teacher.
Late work:
Late work will be accepted that is from the unit we are currently
studying and will count for half credit maximum. Make sure you get your work finished on time!
Skyward Student Access: Grades
will be posted online via skyward – my expectation is that you will keep up to
date on your grade in class.
Additionally, assignments will be posted in pdf format to download in
the event of an absence.
Behavioral Expectations: All students have the right to be educated
in a positive learning environment free from disruptions. To achieve this, students are expected to be
courteous and abide by all district, school, and classroom rules. Additionally, students should raise their
hand to talk, not speak over other people, maintain silence during classroom
reading time, keep their hands to themselves, properly dispose of any refuse,
ask for permission to leave for a water/bathroom break, and comply with all
reasonable requests by the teacher.
Cell Phones/electronic devices: Students may only use their cell
phones or other electronic devices in a manner consistent with the learning
environment when the time is appropriate e.g.: a student is finished with their
work and would like to briefly check skyward for their current grade or for
missing assignments. They are prohibited
from being used at any time during a group lessons or lectures. Texting, social media, or any form of
electronic communicating with other students is a distraction to learning and
is prohibited unless specifically stated.
Games are not allowed to be played on electronic devices at any
time. Music may be listened to only when
students are working independently and silently, and only if they are able to
balance it with their studies and are listening to it without distracting
others. Students who do not comply with
these rules will receive a participation grade reduction and have their
electronic devices confiscated for the duration of the learning day. Parents – in order to maintain a learning environment
free from distractions, please do not text your son or daughter during class
hours – this is often used as an excuse by students to text other people. If you need to contact your son or daughter,
please contact the main office at (360) 582-3600 and a message will be relayed
to the student.
Discipline Plan
A.
Classroom
Rules and Expectations:
·
Class
will begin on time. Students who are not
in class and ready to begin when class starts will be marked tardy.
·
Students
should be prepared, always bring supplies including books, paper, pen/pencil,
notebook, and assignments.
·
Students
are expected to attempt all assignments.
·
Students
are expected to be accountable for their own actions.
·
Students
are expected to be responsible.
·
Students
should treat others as they would like to be treated.
B.
Consequences:
·
Verbal
warning, request to change behavior
·
Loss
of daily participation points
·
Change
in seating arrangement, family contact
·
Removal
from class, family notification, lunch detention
·
Serious
classroom disruptions will result in immediate referral to the office
Outline:
The following units will be covered
in this class:
Semester 1
Chapter 11
- Reconstruction
Chapter 12
– Change and Conflict in the American West
Chapter 13
– The Age of Innovation and Industry
Chapter 14
– Labor’s Response to Industrialism
Chapter 15
– Through Ellis Island and Angel Island:
The Immigrant Experience
Chapter 16
– Uncovering Problems at the Turn of the Century
Chapter 17
– The Progressives Respond
Chapter 18
– Progressivism on the National Stage
Chapter 19
– Foreign Policy: Setting a Course of Expansionism
Chapter 20
– The Spanish-American War
Chapter 21
– Acquiring and Managing Global Power
Chapter 22
– From Neutrality to War
Chapter 23
– The Course and Conduct of World War I
Chapter 24
– The Home Front
Chapter 25
– The Treaty of Versailles: To Ratify or Reject
Semester 2
Chapter 26
– Understanding Postwar Tensions
Chapter 27
– The Politics of Normalcy
Chapter 28
– Popular Culture in the Roaring 20s
Chapter 29
– The Clash Between Traditionalism and Modernism
Chapter 30
– The Causes of the Great Depression
Chapter 31
– The Response to the Economic Collapse
Chapter 32
– The Human Impact of the Great Depression
Chapter 33
– The New Deal and Its Legacy
Chapter 34
– Origins of WWII
Chapter 35
– The Impact of WWI on Americans
Chapter 36
– Fighting WWII
Chapter 37
– The Aftermath of WWII
Chapter 38
– Origins of the Cold War
Chapter 39 – The Cold War Expands
Chapter 40 – Fighting the Cold War
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Survey
60s-90s