Teacher’s Name: Aaron Blais
Department: Social Studies
Syllabus for 2011-12
Course Title | Modern United States History | |
Length of Course | 1 year (1 credit) | |
Prerequisite(s) | None | |
Course Description | This is a year survey course of the history of the United States. We will be using the text: Creating America: A History of the United StatesThis course will begin with a brief history of slavery and then continue to the modern day. | |
Units and Topics Covered | The Failure of Politicians The Civil War To Punish or Forgive? The Passing of the Frontier The Nation Transformed The Challenge of the Cities Politics in the Gilded Age The United States and the World The Progressive Era The United States and World War I Return to Normalcy, 1918-1929 The Coming of the Great Depression “Nothing to fear, but fear itself” Reshaping American Life Clouds of War A World Conflict Truman: Neither War nor Peace Eisenhower, Moderate Republican Mobil People and Magic Machines Years of Hope and Promise | |
Skills | Students should be able to work in groups and one their own for major projects. Students will use technology to research and discuss issues. | |
Writing | Students will be writing term papers, short project papers and one major year long project paper. | |
Assessments | Students will do weekly section reviews and be tested on each chapter approximately every week and a half. Papers on different topics will be assigned and library time provided. There will also be group presentations. Homework will be assigned. Blogs will be graded and discussed. | |
At the end of this course, students will be prepared for: | Senior electives | |
Grading Criteria:
Papers, Projects - 30 %
Quizzes/Tests - 10/35%
Homework/Class work - 10 %
Participation 15 %
PRHS EXPECTATIONS:
1. Our graduates will acquire information.
--Using texts and newspapers
-Using the internet
-From day to day contact with others
2. Our graduates will critically think and problem solve.
- Using what they have learned as a guide
-Understanding problems this country has had in the past
3. Our graduates will demonstrate effective communication.
-though critical thinking
-after problem solving
-after listening to other opinions
4. Our graduates will demonstrate the skills necessary to be active and responsible members of society.
-by remembering the past
-using their constitution rights
-doing their civic duty
Class Expectations:
· School rules apply within the classroom. This applies to such things as food and drink, cell phones, dress code, and cheating. If there are any questions about the policies of the school, please consult the student handbook or see me.
· Make up work due to absences are due the second day of return unless otherwise noted by me. You are responsible for collecting any assignments that were handed out during your absence upon your return to school.
· Students missing a test due to an excused absence must make up the test after school on the day they return to school. Make-up exams may be in essay format and may be more challenging than the original exam. Students missing tests due to an unexcused absence may be ineligible to make up the exam.
· Late work will be given up to 50% credit if turned in the next class period after it is due. Any assignments turned in after this period will be graded but not given credit.
· Hall passes are for emergencies only. Please use the restroom before or after class. Visits to other teachers, guidance, the cafeteria, the gym, etc are not allowed during class.
· If there are ever any concerns, suggestions, problems, or need of extra help, I am more than happy to meet with you. I am available after school on Mondays and Wednesdays, or any other time by appointment.
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