World History - Cherry Creek School District



U.S. History

Grandview High school

Mr. Fialka

Office Room: U209

Welcome back to school!

Overview

In order to promote human progress and overcome future pitfalls, each generation must first study and build upon the accomplishments and successes of their forefathers and mothers. As participants of the human search for identity and purpose, U.S. History students will further their socialization by immersing themselves in the traditions and ideals of famous and infamous people who have helped to influenced our nation’s progress. Students will investigate progressing ideas and technological developments through different eras of our nation’s history by learning how to analyze primary and secondary sources. This is a college prep course and emphasis will be placed on reading, writing and critical analysis. Overall assessment of these skills will culminate in a midterm, essays based on document based questions, a research paper and a final exam.

Text

• United States History

Unit Breakdown of Course

1. Colonization, Revolution, Constitution

2. New Republic, 1812, Industrial Revolution

3. Antebellum South, Westward Expansion, Sectionalism

4. Civil War, Reconstruction, Plains Wars

5. 2nd Industrial Revolution, Gilded Age, Imperialism

6. Progressivism, WWI, Interwar Years

7. WWII and Cold War

8. Vietnam, Counter Culture, Instability, Nixon and Watergate

9. Challenges and Change, Ford, Carter and Reagan

10. Cold War Blow Back, Foreign and Domestic Challenges

Grading

o Reading Crucial for course success

o Quizzes (Prompts/In Class Essays) 20%

o Tests/ DBQs 30%

o Final 25%

o Research Assignments 25%

Classroom Expectations

1. Bring necessary materials to class daily: Assignment Book, 3 Ring Binder + writing utensils,

2. **Completing reading assignments before class.

3. Put all Phones in the phone hotel pocket before class.

• Phones out during tests will automatically be considered cheating.

• Failure to put phones in the phone hotel will result in a phone call home.

• Subsequent cell phone issues will result in a deans referral

4. Thoughtful participation in topical discussions with peers.

5. Show respect and consideration for others by being open to others opposing viewpoints.

General Information

• Reading assignments at home are essential for success in this course especially in the hybrid classroom. Make up work is the responsibility of the student. Please check Schoology.

• No incomplete work will be accepted.

• Work must be turned in before the unit test. After the unit test it will not be accepted as credit for test retakes.

• Make up testing must be done within a week after the students return. After 1 week the test will be removed from the resource room.

• The easiest and most efficient way to contact me is via email: Jfialka@ and if need be we can set up a Microsoft teams meeting.

• If there is no other option, my office ext. is #66579

• Office hours without appointment are 7:35 – 8:00 in Office U209 on B days

• Other times by appointment during periods 1A, 2A, 2B

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