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

1^st Semester 2015/2016

Instructor	Email	Office Location & Hours
Jodi L. Perry 751-7004 ext. 2168	jperry@manateeschools.net 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