United States History

 Eastview High School 2003-2004 (Room 336)

Teacher/Student Teacher: Ms. Carberry 

Introduction:

This required series of United States History courses examines our country’s history from 1850 to the present.  The courses include an interdisciplinary approach to the teachings and learning of United States history.  Each course includes literature (novels, short stories, poetry), music and art.  Writing will be required for all students.

Objectives:  The Students will…

1.       Be asked to interpret and draw conclusions from a variety of primary sources in US History

2.       Develop a variety of multi-paragraph essays

3.       Write a position paper that states their opinion on a topic

4.       Give effective individual/group presentations

5.       Learn to productively participate in discussion as an active listener, contributor, and listener.

6.       Be able to analyze cause and effect.

7.       Be able to compare and contrast two events, ideas, or situations.

8.       Successfully follow a research process in creating an informative product

Possible Requirements:

1.       a specific note keeping system

2.       colored pencils or markers.

3.       various classroom activities and projects

4.       classroom presentations, which will include a multi-media project

Format: 

This course will be taught from a chronological perspective.  We will be collaborating with Mr. Charlie Hokkanen’s 10th Grade English curriculum.  This approach provides the student with the following benefits:

1.        Provides an historical perspective for the English curriculum.

2.        Provides English skills important in studying and understanding American History.

3.        Allows the opportunity for alternative class structure.  

Rules & Policies:

1.        Be respectful of others at all times.  Interruptions, insults, abusive or inappropriate language are not tolerated.  Any physical or emotional harassment will result in removal from the course and other penalties.   

2.        Be ready to begin class when the bell rings.  Have your materials with you including your text book (when required), notebook, and pen/pencil. Three tardies = detention.

3.        Be focused while you are in the classroom.  Please keep anything that can distract you or your classmates put away.  This includes markers, makeup, combs, brushes, pagers, head-phones, toys, lights, etc. 

4.        Be Honest. The Plagiarism Policy is clearly stated in the EVHS Student Planner. If a student has any question whether he/she is plagiarizing, ASK a teacher.

5.        One person speaks at a time.

6.        Books: Write your name on the inside cover. You must return your book in good condition.  If the book is not returned in good condition, you will be required to pay the replacement cost of $60.  You will receive an Incomplete grade until such payment is made.  It is your responsibility to give me your text book at the end of the year.  When you lend your book to someone, you do so at your own risk. (Text: America: Pathways to the present Modern American History)

7.        Absences: it is your responsibility to follow this procedure:

·          Get missed notes and announcements from a classmate.

·          See Ms. Carberry at the end of the period with questions.

·          Tests must be made up within 2 school days.  You may schedule a make-up before or after school.

8.        Late Work

·          All work is due at the beginning of the class period on the date due.

·          Late work will be accepted for reduced credit until the end of the unit it was assigned for. When we complete a unit you will not receive credit for any missing work from that unit.  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to write ABSENT on your work.

·          Exceptions for circumstances beyond your control should be discussed with Ms. Carberry ASAP.

9.        All school rules and policies will be enforced (e.g. no food & drink in class except water in a clear bottle)

Projected Outline:  1 Hour Year-Long Course

Unit One: Introduction and Review (Chapters 1,2,3)                                                          1 ˝  weeks

                                -Syllabus & Policies

                                -Key Themes/Questions of Early Am. History

 

Unit Two: Division and Uneasy Reunion: 1848-1877 (Chapters 4,5,6)                             4 weeks

-Coming of the Civil War

                                -The Civil War

                                -Reconstruction

Unit Three: Expansion: Rewards and Costs: 1860-1920 (Chapters 6,7,8)                          4 weeks

                                -Expansion of American Industry

                                -Looking to the West

                                -Politics, Immigration and Urban Life

                                -Cultural and Social Transformation

Unit Four: The U.S. on the Brink Change: 1890-1938 (Chapters 10,11,12)                     4 weeks

                                -Becoming a World Power

                                -The Era of Progressive Reform

                                -The World War I Era

Unit Five: Boom Times to Hard Times:  1919-1938 (Chapters 15,16)                 4 weeks

                                -A Story Era

                                -Crash and Depression

                                -The New Deal

Unit Six: Hot and Cold Wars: 1939-1960 (Chapters 17,18,19,24)                                      4 weeks

                                -World War II

                                -World War II at Home

                                -The Cold War and American Society

                                -The Vietnam War and American Society (Chpt. 25, not Chpt. 21)

Unit Seven: The Upheaval of the Sixties:  1960-1975 (Chapters 21,22)                             4 weeks

                                -The Postwar Years at Home (Chpt. 21, not Chpt. 25)

                                -The Kennedy and Johnson Years

                                -The Civil Rights Movement

                                -Continuing Social Revolution

Unit Eight: Continuity and Change: 1968-Present (Chapters 25,26,27)                            4 weeks

                                -The Nixon Years

                                -The Post-Watergate Period

                                -The Conservative Revolution

                                -Entering a New Era

Unit Nine: Pathways to the Future & Concluding Activities                                              4 weeks

                                -Debates

                                -Review

                                -Final