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United States History Course Syllabus Instructor: Deborah Patten Introduction: In this course, we will review the beginnings of the United States through the Civil War and Reconstruction. We will emphasize the last half of the nineteenth century with the development of America as an industrialized nation, poised to merge as a world leader. The United States in the twentieth century is the major focus as the American people endure world wars, economic depression, and cold war. We will also study the struggle for civil rights by minorities, and the changing role of women.

Course Objectives: To learn the basic chronology of events in the history of the United States.

To learn to think historically. Historians do not just verify facts; they argue with one another over what the facts are and what they mean. It is important that students know certain dates or names, but they are only engaged in historical study when they have the skills to argue about the meanings of those dates and the significance of those names. Through in-class and out-of-class written exercises and class discussion, students will practice analyzing pieces of historical evidence, such as autobiographies and other primary sources of evidence.

To recognize historical variety in the American society: people of different races, ethnicities, and religions, of different classes and regions, and of both sexes. We will be looking at their struggles to define themselves and this country from the Civil War to the present . Text American Anthem Online Text: go.hrw.com Course Requirements: 1. History notebook: Notebooks must be three ring binders and all assignments must be completed on loose-leaf paper. All homework, handouts, class assignments, and notes must be neatly filed in chronological order. Completed notebooks may be taken up for a grade for each grading period. 2. Chapter and Unit Tests: Approximately one test will be given per week. 3. Quizzes: Announced and unannounced quizzes will be given on a regular basis. 4. Homework: Assignments intended to be completed outside of class. 5. Various individual and group projects: These may consist of group research and presentations to the class, or written essays that will be assigned throughout the semester. Projects will count as a test grade. 6. Class participation and assignments: Class activities and assignments are intended to enhance and reinforce concepts discussed in the text. Daily participation and activities will be graded with the same weight as homework. 7. End of Course Test: All Students are required by the state of Tennessee to take the U.S. history end of course test. 8. Mid Term Exam: All students are required to take the Mid-Term exam at the end of the nine weeks grading period. 9. Final Exam: Students who are not exempt will be required to take the Final Exam

Policies and Procedures: Homework: 1. Homework will be collected on loose-leaf paper. 2. Late homework will receive no credit. Homework will be considered late if it is not completed by the beginning of class. 3. The lowest homework grade will be dropped each nine weeks. 4. Homework completed during a classroom activity will receive no credit. 5. Homework will be graded as such: √+ =100 √ =90 √ - =80 I =70-0. 6. School policy will be followed for excused absences. Make up work: 1. It is up to the student to schedule a make up test with the teacher. 2. It is up to the student to find out what assignments have been missed. 3. No credit will be given to a student who has missed a test or assignment due to an unexcused absence. 4. Students must make up tests after school within 5 days.

Classroom Rules: CLASSROOM RULES: 1. Do your own work always. 2. Challenge yourself academically. 3. Be in your assigned seat and ready to begin class when the bell rings. 4. Bring all necessary materials to class. Going to get materials after the bell rings will be counted as a tardy. 5. Stay on task at all times. 6. Take care of instructional materials. (textbooks, computers, desks…) 7. Listen to your classmates and your teacher. 8. Participate in class discussions. (Raise your hand if you have a question or comment.) 9. Only a limited number of hall passes issued for emergencies only. 10. Follow all school rules. Do not bring food, drink (plain bottled water is allowed)

Consequences: Students who fail to abide by these rules will get a verbal warning from the teacher. A second warning will be accompanied by a phone call or e-mail to parent or guardian. For any further infraction, consequences will be administered as per guidelines set forth in the student handbook.

Grading: Midterm Exam 1/9th of 1st nine Grading Scale: Nine Weeks: weeks grade A=100-93 Tests and End of Course Test 15% of 2nd B=92-85 Projects 60% nine weeks grade C=84-75 Homework 20% *Final Exam 1/9th of 2nd nine D=74-70 Class work and weeks grade F=69-0 Quizzes 20%% * Students may be exempt due to exemplary attendance. Syllabus: Tennessee Curriculum Standards Review:  Era 1: Three Worlds Meet (-1620) Chapter 1  Era 2: Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763) Chapter 2 and 3  Era 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820) Unit 2  Era 4: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) Unit 3  Era 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) Unit 4 Content Emphasis:  Era 6: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900) Unit 5  Era 7: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) Unit 6  Era 8: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945) Chapters 23-24  Era 9: Postwar United States (1945-1970) Chapters 25-26  Era 10: Contemporary United States (1968-present) Unit 9 and 10 Units of Study: 1st 4 ½ weeks: Chapter 12: Reconstruction, Chapter 13: The West, Chapter 14 and 15: The New Industrial Age, Chapter 17: The United States and the World 2nd 4 ½ weeks: Chapter 16: The Progressive Era, Chapter 18: World War I, Chapter 19 and 20: The Twenties 3rd 4 ½ weeks: Chapter 21 and 22: The Great Depression, Chapter 23 and 24: World War II, Chapter 25 and 26: Post War America 4th 4 ½ weeks: Chapter 27 New Frontier and Great Society, Chapter 28: Civil Rights Movement, Chapter 29 and 30: Vietnam War and protest Unit 10: Looking Toward the Future