Gloucester County Institute of Technology



Honors United States History I Course Syllabus

Fall/Spring 2019-2020 September 2019-January 2020

SEMESTER February 2020-June 2020

LENGTH OF SEMESTER

5 Room 258

CREDITS CLASSROOM

Jason Haldeman 856-468-1445 x 2315 _____

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Course Overview:

United States History I surveys America’s political, social, cultural and economic evolution from Colonization through the events of World War I and the Roaring 20s. The various ideas and events of the past will be analyzed and evaluated in terms of their correlation to society today. Higher level critical thinking skills, note taking, group work and listening skills will be emphasized.

 "Technological resources such as laptops, IPads, and Smart Board will be used to promote active learning and to support ongoing review and reinforcement of key concepts.  Consideration given to students’ learning styles and supplemental materials are available.  When necessary, curricular and instruction accommodations and modifications are made in accordance with students’ IEPs."    

Units of Study:

Unit I Colonization, Revolution and Constitution (1585-1800), Unit II New Nation, Expansion and Reform (1801-1861), Unit III Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), Unit IV the Development of the Industrial United States and the Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), Unit V the Emergence of Modern America: World War I and the Roaring Twenties.

New Jersey Social Studies Learning Standards:

Course Goals:

1. Students will satisfy New Jersey core course proficiencies and subject area content.

2. Students will develop a commitment to the basic principles of democracy.

3. Students will acquire appropriate strategies to read, analyze and research social studies materials.

4. Students will develop a respect for the dignity of the individual and reject prejudice, discrimination and injustice.

5. Students will demonstrate higher level thinking skills through written and oral processes and through cooperative learning techniques.

6. Students will be become aware of the various career possibilities in social studies.

7. Students will demonstrate understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of social studies.

Course Objectives:

1. Students will acquire knowledge of the structure and process of government and of their rights and responsibilities.

2. Students will acquire knowledge of historical events that have/ are affecting the development of New Jersey and the United States.

3. Students will acquire and apply knowledge of cultural diversity and cultural changes in New Jersey and the United States.

4. Students will acquire and apply knowledge of the effect of geographic regions and natural resources on the development of New Jersey and the United States.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the general outline of the United States up to

present day.

2. Describe and analyze the characteristic of major periods which represent

the common experience of the history.

3. Describe, compare, and contrast the characteristics of the history, institutions, social structures,

and cultures of Western and non-Western societies.

4. Identify and assess trends and forces that impact upon the formation of the societies of

the world and inform human experience across cultures.

5. Compare and categorize political institutions, political practices, and legal developments within a regional, continental, hemispheric, and global context.

6. Compare and categorize modes of production, consumption, systems of labor, and economic exchange within a regional, continental, hemispheric, and global context.

7. Explore the ideologies, religions and educational practices of individual

societies in a global context.

8. Identify the major wars and revolutions in history and examine how those

conflicts were defined, employed and interpreted by individual societies.

Academic Expectations:

In order for students to attain maximum academic benefit they are required to:

1. Attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

2. Actively participate daily in order to understand, discuss and analyze course materials within the classroom.

3. Complete all homework assignments and in his or her best professional style.

4. Complete all classroom work, quizzes, chapter assessments, unit assessments, benchmarks, and exams.

5. Complete Research Assignment/Essay. All formal writings will consist of 5 paragraphs (minimum 5 sentence each) incorporating an introduction with a thesis, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Students are required to use evidence in all writings.

Plagiarism is using another person or organization’s original work and presenting it as your, and/or failing to give proper credit and citations for using work that is not yours. Plagiarism, whether done intentionally or accidentally, is considered academic dishonesty. It is a serious academic offense at GCIT, with consequences ranging from impacting a student’s grade, to more severe disciplinary consequences. It is the student’s responsibility to properly cite any work that they use from another source that is not their original work.

When creating research or other works, you must properly cite any work that you use that is not yours. Your teacher should familiarize you with correct research and citation methods so that you can properly cite your work and avoid plagiarizing. If you would like to familiarize yourself with current citation methods to avoid plagiarism, one useful resource is the Purdue Online Writing Lab (or Purdue OWL), where you can find a comprehensive guide to helping you cite your work correctly.

Textbook:

Danzer, Gerald A; Klor deAlva, JorgeJ; Wilson, Louise; Woloch, Nancy; The Americans; McDougal-Littell; 2005.

Cuningham, John T., New Jersey, A Mirror on America, Afton Publishing, 2002

EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT

Grading Distribution

Semester

|Summative Assessments | |

| | |

|Mid Unit Benchmarks |10% |

|Benchmarks |20% |

|Mid-Term/Final |25% |

|Performance Assessments | |

| | |

|Projects |15% |

|In Class Response Questions |10% |

|Research/Essay Papers |20% |

Any student who is absent for a final assessment may be subject to an alternate assessment

Feedback:

Students will be able to observe his or her educational growth more specifically through various assessments, which include classroom attendance, homework, quizzes, chapter assessments, unit assessments, benchmarks, midterms, finals and required written work.

Classroom Management Plan:

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN:

Classroom Rules:

1. Be on time for class with your own pen/pencil, and notes/blank paper.

2. Sit in assigned seats.

3. Prepare to begin during attendance. Late work including HW, classwork or projects may earn a maximum grade of an 80%, *Always check the class web page for important announcements.

4. Phones are to be kept away and off of desks unless teacher directs they may be used.

5. Gum and food are not permitted in the classroom.

6. Throw away trash at the end of the period.

7. Have only course materials on your desk.

8. Follow class and school criteria for conduct, dress, and absence. (Consult G.C.I.T. Handbook)

9. Be responsible of others and the property of others including this classroom.

10. Have a positive attitude!

District Video/Audio Policy:

The Board of Education believes pupils and/or school staff members should not be subject to having a video or audio recording taken of any pupil(s) or school staff member(s) for any purpose without the consent of the pupil, the pupil’s parent or guardian, and/or the school staff member.  In addition to protecting the privacy rights of pupils and school staff members, the Board recognizes such recordings can be disruptive to the educational program.  In addition, inappropriate recordings of educational material, pupil assessment instruments, and/or pupil assessment reviews can be used to compromise the integrity of the district’s educational program or lead to academic dishonesty in the event such recordings are stored and/or transmitted to other pupils.  Therefore, the Board of Education adopts this Policy regarding pupil use of electronic communication and recording devices

Parents,

If you wish to do so, please provide a secure email address at which I may reach you to discuss student achievement, if necessary. You may also provide a phone number at which you may be easily reached. (see attached form)

Parent email: ____________________________________

Parent Phone Number: ____________________________

Students and Parents read and sign the following statement:

I have read the syllabus and am aware of the requirements, policies and expectations for United States History I.

Student: __________________________________

Parent: __________________________________

Comments, Questions, Suggestions: (Optional)

Academic Vocabulary

Standard: NJSLSA.L6

Students will need to acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain -specific words that are sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level. The following terms are as follows:

Compare-to find similarities

Contrast-to find differences

Describe-to explain characteristics, features, and something and develop a detailed mental image

Distinguish- perceive or point out a difference.

Identify- establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

Retell- tell (a story) again or differently.

Demonstrate- clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.

Determine- reach, make, or come to a decision about something after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study.

Draw- produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks, especially with a pen or pencil, on paper; be the cause of (a specified response).

Explain- To explain something is always to make reference to a larger context that helps ground its meaning; or to relate two or more things together in a way that makes each more understandable than were they described in isolation.  Example: An explanation of capital punishment might go in any of several directions — a sociological explanation (what it is about a certain society that makes the practice of capital punishment desirable or possible), or political (how certain political forces have led to its implementation, limitation, or rejection), or historical, etc.

Locate- To discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

Suggest- put forward for consideration.

Support- bear all or part of the weight of; hold up; give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act.

Comprehend- grasp mentally; understand.

Develop- grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

Cite- Quote (a passage, book, author, etc.) as evidence for the justification of an argument or statement

Organize- Arrange into a structured whole; order.

Refer- mention or allude to the text to make a connection

Infer- to predict, guess, or draw conclusion using incomplete evidence, or using observations and prior knowledge

Integrate- combine one idea with another to show a relationship or connection

Interpret- to explain or present a topic in clear terms by giving your own personal analysis

Paraphrase- to explain the meaning of the text using different words to achieve greater clarity

Summarize- to restate main facts in condensed form with fewer details.

Analyze-to determine the component parts; examine their nature, quality, features, and relationship

Articulate- express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently. "They were unable to articulate their emotions"

Cite- quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

Delineate- Describe or portray (something) precisely. Example: the law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially detestable

Evaluate- To consider in order to make a judgment; assess

Trace- (1) find or discover by investigation. Example: Police are trying to trace a white van seen in the area (2) copy (a drawing, map, or design) by drawing over its lines on a superimposed piece of transparent paper.

Synthesize- combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole. Example: You take several pages of written information and put them together in an orderly fashion. Then you put all of those pages between two heavier covers and bind them together and you have created, or 'synthesized', a book

Remembering-acquiring knowledge provides the basis for the study of history by remembering facts such as names, dates, events, and places.

Understanding-understanding facts involves explaining, interpreting, describing, or clarifying them.

Applying-apply the acquired knowledge, facts, or interpretation to a new situation or in a different way.

Analyzing-take apart the subject matter; explain how the parts fit together; reveal causes, find gaps in understanding, and seek additional information.

Evaluating-make and support judgements on the subject matter for a specific purpose.

Create-put the pieces back together in a new way; collect information from several sources; draw conclusions; create new insights.

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