US History
What you will be learning
This course follows your country’s story from its low point, during the Civil War, to its position as a world leader after World War Two. Four themes help to organize this eventful history. A central theme is the growth of freedom -- despite the persistent racism that survived the Civil War. A second important theme is migration -- the movement of millions of people to America and within its borders. A third theme relates to abundant resources. American history is the story of railroads and steel mills, coal mines and oil wells, and (for many) a high standard of living. Americans' extraordinary resources -- and the unequal distribution of wealth -- are basic elements of the American story. The final theme is America's growth as a world power since the late 1800s.
You will learn about the big themes of US History through the following topics.
For most topics, there will be an interactive presentation to give you the most important information. There will also be many types of readings. Most topics have at least one project and at least one quiz or test. You can expect homework several times a week. All homework is due the next school day unless otherwise noted. For each topic, you will find interactive maps, presentations, games, and other resources on the class Web site (dpeal.net > Classes > US History). These resources are designed to help you learn the vocabulary, geography, and other basic material necessary to understand US history.How you will be assessed
Technology is a key tool for learning in this class. You are expected to use Netclassroom (netclassroom.tttlc.org) to keep up with assignments and to see how you are doing in ALL your classes, including this one. Much of the homework for this class will be online, on Google Classroom (for which there are excellent apps). Your teacher will help you with everything you need to use Google Classroom effectively. Make sure to use your accommodations for reading, writing, and organization. Have a great year!
This course follows your country’s story from its low point, during the Civil War, to its position as a world leader after World War Two. Four themes help to organize this eventful history. A central theme is the growth of freedom -- despite the persistent racism that survived the Civil War. A second important theme is migration -- the movement of millions of people to America and within its borders. A third theme relates to abundant resources. American history is the story of railroads and steel mills, coal mines and oil wells, and (for many) a high standard of living. Americans' extraordinary resources -- and the unequal distribution of wealth -- are basic elements of the American story. The final theme is America's growth as a world power since the late 1800s.
You will learn about the big themes of US History through the following topics.
- The Civil War in American history
- Reconstruction
- Industrial change
- How America became an empire
- United States in World War One
- Between the wars
- The Roaring 20s
- Great Depression
- America's role in World War Two
- Challenges since 1945
For most topics, there will be an interactive presentation to give you the most important information. There will also be many types of readings. Most topics have at least one project and at least one quiz or test. You can expect homework several times a week. All homework is due the next school day unless otherwise noted. For each topic, you will find interactive maps, presentations, games, and other resources on the class Web site (dpeal.net > Classes > US History). These resources are designed to help you learn the vocabulary, geography, and other basic material necessary to understand US history.How you will be assessed
- 20% of your grade will consist of classroom participation: following PBIS; participating in class in appropriate ways; respecting everyone in the room; contributing to a positive classroom environment.
- 20% of your grade will be homework
- 30% will consist of project work -- hands-on activities, research projects, posters, and so on.
- 30% of your grade will be quizzes. There will be a midterm in mid-January and final exam at the end of the year, worth 10% of the 2nd and 4th quarter grades respectively (with participation, projects, homework, and regular quizzes adjusted accordingly).
Technology is a key tool for learning in this class. You are expected to use Netclassroom (netclassroom.tttlc.org) to keep up with assignments and to see how you are doing in ALL your classes, including this one. Much of the homework for this class will be online, on Google Classroom (for which there are excellent apps). Your teacher will help you with everything you need to use Google Classroom effectively. Make sure to use your accommodations for reading, writing, and organization. Have a great year!
