United States History Mrs. Kelliher
Course Length: 1 credit, semester kkelliher@sau49.org
Grade Level: 11 Phone:
569-2055 Ext.
Course Description
This
course provides a comprehensive study of the United States both chronologically
and thematically from the Revolutionary War Era to Modern America with an
emphasis on the 20th century.
Each child is provided the opportunity to examine how the political,
economic, and social history of the nation is interwoven, establishing a unique
and challenging American society.
Students will gain an understanding that the United States development
and growth is a complex balance between domestic concerns and the nations place
in an interconnected globe. Students
will demonstrate knowledge and understanding through a wide variety of
research-based venues; class participation,
individual/collaborative/cooperative projects, persuasive writing,
presentations, and traditional assessments.
Connections between the academic work of the classroom and the world
beyond the classroom will be emphasized through meaningful assignments that
challenge each student to think critically and creatively, and communicate
their ideas effectively.
Instructional Strategies:
Instructional
strategies will include at least five subcomponents: summary and note-taking, questions, analysis,
reflection, discussion, and cooperative learning. Strategies will focus on establishing a
strong base of knowledge in order to foster a deeper understanding that calls
for critical analysis and interpretation of the subject. Student produced work in many varied forms
from position papers to project based analysis and presentations will
demonstrate evidence of student understandings.
Course Essential Understandings:
By the end of United States History (11th
grade) students will understand that:
1. Analysis, judgments and arguments on
historical and political events must be supported by relevant and sufficient
evidence drawn from literary or informational texts and data bases.
2. The
United States Government is based on the principles of consensus and compromise
3. The
turmoil and results of the Civil War and Reconstruction altered our views and
practices as individuals and as a nation.
4. Industrial
and technological developments through our nation’s history have challenged
both society and government to keep peace.
5. Reform
movements in response to cultural changes, economic crisis, foreign adventures,
and shifting domestic values, have created an evolving role of government
throughout our history.
6. United
States foreigh policy is based on a need to protect American interests such as,
but not limited to: trade, resources,
regional stability security, and the spread of democratic values.
7. Post
World War II policies of the United States were greatly influenced by the
rivalry between democracy and communism resulting in a time period known as the
Cold War and played out on the world stage.
“We are not makers of history, we are made by history.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Student Responsibilities
- Students
must be respectful to each other, themselves, and the teacher(s) in the
room
- Students
need to be prepared daily with a 3- ring binder and something to write
with every day.
- Students
will be responsible for any textbooks that they are assigned.
- Students
should be checking the class blog, as well as their PowerSchool account, on a regular basis
and sign up for TASC when needed
- When
homework is assigned, students are expected to complete it on time
Attendance:
Attendance in class is crucial to the learning experience. Prompt daily attendance is expected. .
Students who are absent are expected to get the make -up work during a
session of TASC.
Academic
Integrity:
According to the Kingswood Regional High School Handbook (page
34), Plagiarism is defined as: “not giving proper credit for ideas, words, or
specific substances of another’s work.
Claiming authorship on a group project without actually doing the
work
Claiming someone else’s artistic or scholarly work as your
own.” It does not matter if the failure
to do so is intentional or not, there are consequences for plagiarism. Please refer to the handbook and read over
the elaboration regarding Academic Dishonesty.
Grading Practice
Each and every
assignment counts towards a student’s grade. Classwork/ Participation,
Quizzes, Homework, Tests and Projects all contribute to the overall quarter
grade. Points will vary based on the type of assignment and the rigor
that the assignment offers. Late work will only be accepted up
until test/or assessment of the unit. Once a test/or assessment
finishes a unit, any work from that unit will not be accepted.
Grading Practice
Each and every
assignment counts towards a student’s grade. Classwork/ Participation, Quizzes,
Homework, Tests and Projects all contribute to the overall quarter grade.
Points will vary based on the type of assignment and the rigor that the
assignment offers. Late work will only be accepted up until test/or
assessment of the unit. Once a test/or assessment finishes a unit,
any work from that unit will not be accepted.
The student’s quarter grade will be determined through a variety of
practices, assessments and performance tasks.
The following percentages will determine the quarter grade;
Participation 10%
Homework 15%
Tests 25%
Quizzes/Classwork 25%
Writing/Projects 25%
Intervention: In order to ensure each student’s success, academic
interventions may take place throughout the course. Some examples that may
be used are: making up a failed assessment, missing homework or classwork,
retaking a quiz, scheduling mandatory TASC session, or a phone call home.
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