<p>Modern America</p><p>Mrs. Guscott</p><p>Room 224</p><p>I’m glad you’re here!</p><p>“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”</p><p>-Nelson Mandela</p><p>The Rules</p><p>1. Be on time, on task, and prepared. #nofreedays</p><p>2. Respect the teacher, the classroom, other students, and yourself. #benice</p><p>3. Be responsible for your own learning. #quitcheating #workhard</p><p>4. Clean up after yourself and your peers. #notyourmom</p><p>5. Keep all personal electronics PUT AWAY. #onlywithpermission #notexting #notweeting #nopictures</p><p>Keep In the Know</p><p>Mrs. Diane Guscott</p><p>Email – [email protected]</p><p>Phone – 867-7700 x4224</p><p>Room 224</p><p>Visit my webpage for class calendar and important information. </p><p>Grading</p><p>Tests 50%</p><p>Quiz 15%</p><p>Performance Assessment 30% Homework 5%</p><p>Late Work</p><p>Late work is NOT accepted!</p><p>If you are absent you will have the number of days absent to make it up. </p><p>Tests and Quizzes will be made up based on teacher/student discussion and schedules.</p><p>If you have an issue you need to discuss it with me!</p><p>Worksheets can be found in the Absent bin and notes should be obtained from a friend. </p><p>Learning Topics</p><p>The Cold War Begins – Ch. 13</p><p>Postwar America – Ch. 14</p><p>The New Frontier and the Great Society – Ch. 15</p><p>The Civil Rights Movement – Ch. 16</p><p>The Vietnam War – Ch. 17</p><p>The Politics of Protest – Ch. 18</p><p>Politics and Economics – Ch. 19</p><p>The Resurgence of Conservatism – Ch. 20 A Time of Change – Ch. 21</p><p>America’s Challenges for a New Century – Ch. 22</p><p>Books and Materials Needed</p><p> 3 ring binder with white lined paper</p><p> Pen/pencil</p><p> Hole punch (optional)</p><p> Textbook – McGraw Hill Education, United States History &Geography Modern Times</p><p> Connected.mcgraw-hill.com</p><p> o Log on to the Internet and go to connect.mcgraw-hill.com</p><p> o Enter user name and password</p><p> o Click on you Networks book</p><p> o Select your chapter and lesson</p><p>What we are doing:</p><p> Homework – online readings and notetaking/questions</p><p> Bell ringers at the beginning of each class (keep this in your notebook)</p><p> Excerpts from various novels, books, magazines, movies, music, and t.v. shows</p><p> Group work/Projects</p><p> Tests and quizzes</p><p> I hope we have a wonderful year together!</p><p>I have read, understand, and agree to the above syllabus Student:______</p><p>Parent:______</p><p>Date:______</p><p>Question or Comments:</p>