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KAMEHAMEHA HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011 COURSE SUMMARY HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY

INSTRUCTOR: MS. LITTLE

OVERVIEW

United States History is a graduation requirement for all Kamehameha students. Students of higher ability can fulfill this requirement with the Honors United States History course. This course will provide the student with an understanding and respect for our nation's heritage, and prepare him/her to take part in the democratic process. Through the course study, the student will develop skills in reading, research and writing, speaking, and particularly critical thinking skills, needed for college.

Integration of Technology Kamehameha Schools provides access to many technological tools to enhance the teaching and learning process such as laptops, online resources, BlackBoard, probes, etc. We support the integration of technology as a critical component in preparing students to thrive in our global society. As appropriate to each course, teachers will provide further classroom expectations and guidelines as to the extent technology (e.g. laptops, websites, BlackBoard, etc) will be utilized for research, instruction, assessment, and communication purposes.

COURSE GOALS

The student is expected to be able to comprehend challenging reading material, write well- organized thesis-based essay answers, and be an independent and self-motivated learner. The student will be responsible for completion of all required in-class activities, long-term projects, and daily homework assignments. Students will need to meet all deadlines on a timely basis without prompting by the teacher. The student will be expected to keep up with the pace of learning, and and homework requirements, covering one chapter per week on average.

Due to the higher academic ability of Honors students, achievement will be measured in terms of knowledge and understanding of factual information, in-depth analysis of historical issues, class discussions, research and writing reports, group participation, and more. The student will develop skills in research techniques, become familiar with various types of historical sources, and prepare and present well organized reports. Individual conferences will be scheduled to assist students with their reports.

The student will understand the background of major historical developments such as: Exploration and Colonization (reasons for exploration and settlement, countries involved, areas claimed, regional differences and similarities, relations with the Indians, foundation for democratic government); Revolutionary Period (economic, political and social causes for the war, Declaration of Independence, military campaigns, development of state governments, Treaty of Paris); Constitutional Development (strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention and compromises reached, establishment of checks and balances,

ushHvl.doc 4/23/2018 p.1 federalism, Bill of Rights and other Amendments); Nationalism (Federalist Party achievements, development of political parties, foreign relations leading to the War of 1812, internal improvements, Jacksonian Democracy, westward expansion leading to the Mexican War); Sectionalism and War (regional rivalries, slave v. free state debate, Compromise of 1850, Dred Scott Decision, strategies and tactics of the North and South in the Civil War, major military campaigns, Reconstruction, the "New South," Jim Crow Laws); Industrialism (development of transportation and communication systems, factors of industrialization, entrepreneurs, business combinations, urbanization, immigration, rise of labor and farm organizations; Progressive Reform (T. Roosevelt's Square Deal, W. Wilson's New Freedom, expansion of democracy, conservation of the environment, influential muckrakers, anti-trust legislation, banking reform, public health protection; World Power (causes and effects of the Spanish-American War, expanded role in Pacific and Caribbean regions, causes of WWI, neutrality to involvement, mobilization on the homefront, Treaty of Versailles; The Great Depression and New Deal (life during the "Roaring 20's," causes of the Depression, Hoover's philosophy of laissez faire, FDR's New Deal legislation; World War II (post war isolationism, Good Neighbor Policy, rise of Fascism in Europe and Japan, neutrality to Lend-Lease, attack on Pearl Harbor, mobilization on the homefront, major military campaigns, Japanese-American relocation, the Holocaust, Yalta and Potsdam Conferences); Postwar World (U.S. as world leader, United Nations, Berlin Airlift, Truman Doctrine, NATO, Marshall Plan, "Cold War," formation of Israel, Korean War, Suez Canal Crisis, Eisenhower Doctrine); Postwar U.S. (Taft-Hartley Act, G.I. Bill, McCarthyism, suburbia, The Affluent Society, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Martin Luther King, Jr., SCLC); 1960's - 1980's (Kennedy's New Frontier, Peace Corps, Alliance for Progress, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, NASA, Kennedy’s assassination, Johnson's Great Society, Medicare, Medicaid, Vietnam War, Arab/Israeli Conflict, Watergate, Nixon's resignation, affirmative action, NOW, Roe v. Wade, AIM, Cesar Chavez and UFW, EPA, human rights, Panama Canal Treaty, Iran Hostage Crisis, supply-side economics, the Computer Age, Iran-Contra Affair, Operation Desert Shield, and NAFTA.

COURSE MATERIALS

Boorstin, Daniel J. and Brooks Mather Kelley. A History of the United States. Needham, Massachusetts: Prentice Hall, 2005.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. It will be helpful for students to have a three-ring binder with dividers in order to file their graded assignments. Well organized files will enable the student to effectively study for tests.

2. All written work will be done in dark colored ink (not red). Pencils will be needed to mark answers on scantron tests, and for map work. Highlighter pens will be needed for emphasizing important concepts in reading handouts.

3. The textbook, assigned to each student, must have a sturdy cover, to protect it from excessive wear and exposure to rain. There will be a classroom copy of the textbook at each student desk to be used in class.

4. Learning occurs through class discussions, review sessions, lectures, films, group activities, etc., which cannot be easily repeated later for students who were absent. Therefore, students are

ushHvl.doc 4/23/2018 p.2 strongly encouraged to be in class each day. Regular attendance in school forms the good habit of regular job attendance in the future. Student absences, which are not approved by KS, such as vacation trips, college tours, driving lessons, job interviews, etc. must not exceed ten (10) days in a semester.

5. Students who are absent one or two days PRIOR to a scheduled exam are required to take the test with the class. Students who are absent the day of an exam WILL TAKE THE EXAM IN CLASS THE DAY THAT THEY RETURN. Students are required to take each test during the regularly-scheduled class period. The student may not decide to go to the counselor’s office, or some other location, and miss the scheduled test. Only if there is a note requesting that the student report to the counselor’s office, or Unit Administrator’s Office, for example, may the student miss the test.

6. It is the student’s responsibility to check with the teacher, AND refer to the weekly agenda posted on the board, for make-up work when absent. HOMEWORK WILL BE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD, ON THE DAY THAT THE STUDENT RETURNS FROM AN ABSENCE. Long-term absentees will be given extra make-up time, and will need to come in during study help to make up missed work.. Absentee’s work not made up within the agreed- upon time will result in a possible “O” (value of an “F”).

7. Unexcused absences are class cuts, and are considered a serious violation of school rules. A student's quarter grade will be dropped by one letter grade for the first cut, and by an additional letter grade for the second cut. A student will fail the semester as a result of three cuts from class.

8. Tardies are to be avoided whenever possible since late arrivals disrupt class, as well as cause the student to miss important directions and announcements. If the student is traveling from lower campus, he/she should inform the teacher, and an additional two/three minutes will be allowed. A student who is tardy more than three (3) times per semester will receive detention. For each additional tardy, another detention will be assigned.

9. Students must avoid cheating or plagiarizing at all times. It is considered cheating if students “work together” on homework, and share answers or copy each other’s work. Eyes must not be on another's paper, nor should there be any talking, or outside aids used, while taking a test. Both students who have been cheating, or plagiarizing, will receive the penalty of a "0" for the value of the assignment, BOTH the student sharing as well as the student copying. BOTH students may also be referred to the Unit Administrator, with counselor and parents also notified.

10. Students should show respect for their classmates and teacher by avoiding disruptive talking, threatening behavior, rudeness, negative attitude, bullying, etc. Should a student violate classroom or school rules, the teacher will meet with the student, discuss the problem, and plan a future course of action to correct the problem. If the problem continues, the student will be referred to the Unit Administrator, and counselor, for appropriate action.

11. Students should be alert and attentive during class, and not completing homework for another class, sleeping, or using a hand-held device, etc., that distracts from learning. Continual

ushHvl.doc 4/23/2018 p.3 inattentiveness, and/or use of a device will result in confiscation of the device, and referral to the Unit Administrator.

12. Students are expected to follow the dress code. Students who are properly attired will be in the proper mindset for productive work, rather than play. After the first warning, a dress code violator will be referred to the Unit Administrator for appropriate action.

13. Students should bring necessary materials and homework assignments to class daily. Students are not permitted to run to their locker to retrieve forgotten materials that are due in class that period. Checking the weekly agenda on the board will help in planning ahead.

14. Students should plan their time carefully, and use their student planner to record due dates for assignments, projects, nightly reading, and tests. This will help to avoid last minute cramming for tests, or being unprepared for class.

15. Whenever possible, students should use the bathroom facilities prior to the beginning of class. They should check in first, leave their backpack at their desk, and then go to the bathroom. They should return to the classroom prior to the bell ringing to start class..

16. Once class has begun, students will be required to put away all food and drink. Students will not be permitted to eat or drink during classtime (except for water), to reduce distractions.

17. Students should take care of school property, such as desks, chairs, bulletin boards, walls, textbooks, etc. TEXTBOOKS MUST BE COVERED TO PROTECT FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR AND WEATHER DAMAGE. THE TEXTBOOK MUST NOT HAVE PENCIL OR INK MARKS, OR OTHER DAMAGE SUCH AS WATER MARKS, EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE STUDENT WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ANY DAMAGE INCURRED.

GRADING COMPONENTS/PROCEDURES

Chapter Tests:

Generally, each week, there will be a chapter test worth three grades. The test will consist of objective and essay questions. The test will measure depth of understanding of concepts, retention of facts, and the ability to organize and synthesize information. The test will also measure the student’s ability to write an essay in a thorough, factual, and concise manner within a prescribed time frame, based on a thesis statement. There will be map tests, throughout the year, relevant to particular time periods under study.

Assignments:

Generally, all homework assignments, film questions, quizzes, current events reports, etc. will have a letter grade based on a percentage score. Occasionally, a few of assignments will be judged on a more general basis with a " √ ". This will indicate that the assignment was completed, and appears to be factual.

A "O" indicates that the assignment was not handed in, thus resulting in the value of an "F" grade.

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A standard, thesis-based, term paper will be required of all students in Honors U.S. History. There will be a rubric provided that will guide the student through the process of topic selection, research, outlining, writing the body of paper with appropriate citations, visual preparation,, and the final works cited page. Students will need to meet deadlines for each stage of the project, and meet with the teacher regularly in order to meet the requirements.

Group interactive projects based on selected historical periods will enable students to research, write, collaborate with group members, and share their finished project with the class.

Weekly current events reports will draw student attention to national/international events currently taking place, and provide opportunities for students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the larger world. Analysis of current events issues/problems will foster higher critical thinking skills, expand geographic knowledge, problem-solve, and foster an awareness of, and appreciation for, diverse cultures and historical foundations.

Grade Components:

Student interaction on group projects will allow for cooperative learning. Both group and individual grades will be earned, depending on the nature of the activity.

The quarter grade will consist of all assignments, projects, tests, quizzes, reports, extra credit, etc., averaged together.

The semester grade will consist of the two quarter grades, worth 40% each, and the semester exam, worth 20%, averaged together.

The grading scale:

Letter Range in Letter Range in Grade Percentages Grade Percentages A 93-100% C 73-76% A- 90-92% C- 70-72% B+ 87-89% D+ 67-69% B 83-86% D 63-66% B- 80-82% D- 60-62% C+ 77-79% F 0-59%

Progress Reports:

A student should avoid receiving a progress report. A progress report indicates a specific academic problem needing immediate attention. If a student falls behind in assignments, or has received low

ushHvl.doc 4/23/2018 p.6 test scores, a progress report will be issued. This action will encourage a student to take more responsibility for learning, and take the initiative to get immediate help.

Policy on late work:

LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Work is considered late if not handed in when called for at the beginning of class. All work must be handed in directly to the teacher , and NOT LEFT IN THE MAILBOX AT SMITH OFFICE. On the due date for the research paper, and/or the revised research paper, students are required to submit the paper, even if absent from school that day. For each day late, there will be a full letter grade drop.

Study help:

There will be REQUIRED STUDY HELP assigned to certain students who have difficulty managing their time, and fail to turn in assigned work, and/or have low test scores. Students FAILING to attend required study help, after receiving a ”Required Study Help” slip, will be given detention.

Forming a positive attitude:

It is very important for a student to develop a POSITIVE ATTITUDE toward learning. If a student makes every effort to do his/her best, is conscientious about turning in all work on time, and accepts responsibility for learning, it will be possible for that student to be successful. The student handbook states that "A student who is well prepared for class work, who makes a positive contribution to each class, and who displays effort, is more likely to be successful than one who is unprepared or late with assignments, who is frequently absent, and who displays minimum effort."

I look forward to helping you achieve to your highest potential. Have a successful and enjoyable school year as you learn more about America’s history.

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