Honors United States History

OPEN HOUSE AGENDA HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY MR. BRINK ROOM A-207 [email protected] Website: hudson.k12.oh.us (district site)

1. Textbook – “UNITED STATES HISTORY – RECONSTRUCTION TO THE PRESENT” a. Resources 1.) Pearsonsuccessnet.com 2.) Students have been given a username/password Username: brinkhonorsus Password: Brink2016

3. Notebook/Binder a. 4 – Sections: 1.) Powerpoints 2.) Notes 3.) In-Class Activities 4.) Worksheets

4. Goals a. Relate historical events/concepts to the contemporary world b. Create the ability and forum to debate historical events/concepts c. Provide the opportunity for student success d. SLO preparation e. AIR Exam – to gain credit for the course f. Knowledge of content/concepts needed for college/AP preparation

5. Remind 101 – receive announcements and messages as a twitter type text message a. Call – 81010 b. Text - @dcd22e

6. Grading Policy a. Follow the school grading scale and policy b. Point system – Formative 30% - Summative 70% c. Class participation points – This is the extra credit for my class.

7. Website - I maintain a website at for your use. I suggest you bookmark it on your computer when you have a chance. At that site, you will be able to download PowerPoint notes, outside readings, worksheets, study guides, podcasts, and more. Grades, assignments and attendance are posted on Sunguard asap. CLASS CALENDAR

Projected course schedule: (Subject to change)

1st Term: Chapters 4, and 5 - Industry/Immigration Chapters 6.1, 7 - Gilded Age Chapter 8 - Progressive Era Chapter 9 - Imperialism

2nd Term: Chapter 10 - WWI Chapter 11 - Twenties Chapters 12-13 – Depression/New Deal Chapter 14 - WWII 3rd Term: Chapter 14-15 - WWII Chapters 16-17 – Cold War, 1950’s Chapter 18-19 – Civil Rights, 1960’s Chapter 20-21 – Vietnam/Counterculture

4th Term: Chapter 20.5, 21.4, 22 – 70’s Chapter 23 – 1980’s Chapter 24 – 1990’s Globalism/Terrorism/Present Day