Thursday, August 20, 2015

Welcome to the 2015/16 School Year!!!! History Rocks!!!!


Welcome back...This blog will help to keep you informed of what we are doing in class on a weekly basis.  It is your best "go to" place if you are absent or need to be reminded of class activities.
Please note the following information.  Feel free to see me if you have any questions. 


US History Syllabus

1st Semester 2015/2016

Instructor
Email
Office Location & Hours
Jodi L. Perry
751-7004 ext. 2168
ushistoryperry.blogspot.com
 
Room 526 – 7:15 – 2:45
1st Block planning

 

General Information


Description


This year you will be studying the history of the United States from the Civil War to the Present.  At the end of the year you will take an End of Course Exam designed by the State of Florida.  This will be a computerized, multiple choice test of approximately 60 questions.

Expectations and Goals


This course encompasses the actions and consequences of major events in American History.  In order to get the most from this course you will need to be in attendance every day.  There will be an activity or assignment daily as well as weekly homework.  Each Friday there will be a short review of the week’s lesson using the homework assignment. 

Reading will play a large role in the study of US History and you will be required to read several documents and texts during the course of the year.  We will examine the documents, determine validity, and corroborate information with the textbook and other documents.

Computers will be used for course work, documents, research and assessment.

You are expected to keep up with the class assignments and turn work in on time.  When absent (excused), you are expected to get the missing work and turn it in the next class period.  Repeated unexcused absences could result in a failing grade.

Class rules and expectation are listed in the classroom.  Some important rules to remember are:  1. Be on time.  2.  Cellphones and other electronic devices are not to be turned on or used during class.  3.  Food and beverages are not to be consumed in class (exception:  Water bottles).  4.  Passes are for emergencies only and will not be given at random...your forgetfulness is NOT an emergency.  5.  Your best work and effort is expected at all times.

Course Materials


Required Material


Ÿ US History Textbook – use for homework

Ÿ Gateway to US History – class set (remains in classroom)

Ÿ Paper and pen or pencil EVERY day.

Ÿ Agenda or notebook to write assignment.

Optional Materials


Markers, colored pencils, crayons, poster boards, construction paper, graph paper, copy paper may be needed for various assignments and projects throughout the year.

Access to the internet may be needed at various times (usually due to absences).  If this is not available at home, you can find access at the county library or after school in the Media Center or classroom.

 


Course Schedule


Week
Topic
Reading
Exercises
Aug. 24 – 28
Introduction to History
Constitution Handbook
Discussion questions
Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
The Civil War
 
 
Sept. 7 – 11
Reconstruction
 
 
Sept. 14 – 18
Westward
 
 
Sept. 21 – 15
Rise of Industry
 
 
Sept. 28 – Oct. 2
Labor Movement
 
 
Oct. 5 – 9
Cities, Immigrants, and Farmers
 
 
Oct. 12 – 16
Progressive Era
 
 
Oct. 19 – 23
End of Quarter Review and Assessment
 
 
Oct. 26 – Nov. 6
American Imperialism
 
 
Nov. 9 – 20
United States and WWI
 
 
Nov. 23 – 27  
Happy Thanksgiving
 
 
Nov. 30 – Dec. 11
Roaring Twenties
 
 
Dec. 19 – 23
Great Depression
 
 
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1
Winter Break
 
 
Jan. 4 – 8
Great Depression
 
 
Jan. 11 – 15
Review of Semester 1
 
 

Exam/Test Schedule


Date
Subject
Sept. 21, 22
Unit 1 assessment:  Civil War, Reconstruction, Westward Movement
Oct. 19, 20
Unit 2 assessment:  Changes in American Society – Industrial growth, Progressivism
                             Urbanization
Oct. 21, 22
Quarter 1 assessment – Units 1 and 2
Nov. 18, 19
Unit 3 assessment:  Imperialism and WWI
Jan. 11, 12
Unit. 4 assessment: Post WWI, Roaring Twenties, Great Depression
Jan. 18 – 22
Semester 1 Exam:  Units 1 - 4

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