United States History Syllabus



United States History Syllabus

Currituck County High School

Jerry Riggs

Telephone: (252) 453-0014 EXT. 3076

Email: jriggs@currituck.k12.nc.us

Welcome: This course is a NC graduation requirement.

During this course, students will be able to-

• discover the differences between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican political parties.

• examine why Americans moved to different regions of the country.

• debate on why the country was torn apart by the Civil War and determine how Reconstruction shaped the nation.

• assess how the nation went from an agrarian society into an industrial nation.

• critique the U.S. foreign policy and decide if the U.S. acted in the best interest of the country.

• analyze the major political, social, economic, technological, and cultural developments of the 1920s.

• examine the effects of the Great Depression and how the New Deal fundamentally changed the role of the federal government.

• analyze America’s participation in World War II and explore the economic boom and social transformation of post-World War II America.

• evaluate the United States’ foreign policy since World War II and consider how the implementation of federal civil rights and voting rights impacted the country.

• analyze the major social problems and domestic policy issues in contemporary American society.

Essential Standards and Common Core Goals:

|AH1.H.1-Apply the four interconnected dimensions of historical thinking to the United States History Essential Standards in |

|order to understand the creation and development of the United States over time. |

|AH1.H.2-Analyze key political, economic and social turning points in United States History using historical thinking. |

|AH1.H.3-Understand the factors that led to exploration, settlement, movement, and expansion and their impact on United |

|States development over time. |

|AH1.H.4-Analyze how conflict and compromise have shaped politics, economics and culture in the United States. |

|AH1.H.5-Understand how tensions between freedom, equality and power have shaped the political, economic and social |

|development of the United States. |

|AH1.H.6-Understand how and why the role of the United States in the world has changed overtime. |

|AH1.H.7-Understand the impact of war on American politics, economics, society, and culture. |

|AH1.H. 8-Analyze the relationship between progress, crisis and the “American Dream” within the United States. |

Course Requirements:

Textbooks: All students will be given a U.S. History textbook, The American Vision. Please return it in the condition that it was received.

Notebooks: Each student will need a three ring binder notebook to keep all notes and important papers properly organized. Textbooks and other outside reading materials will also be used. Those who fail to read, take notes, and keep organized will likely struggle with the class. All students should keep their notebooks organized. Notebooks are checked for completeness. Students will be sent to ZAP for incomplete notebooks. Notebooks will be turned in at the end of the semester.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. If homework is assigned, please be prepared for a possible quiz or assignment on the same information on the following day. Please check my web page for homework assignments. Not following directions on class work and homework will result in the student not being able to use their work on open note quizzes.

Tests:

There will be several tests and quizzes given throughout the year including a Final Exam. All tests will be collected and kept by the teacher. NO STUDENT CAN BE EXEMPT FROM THE STATE FINAL EXAM.

Projects:

Projects will be assigned throughout the course. A rubric will be given to the student for each project. Certain projects will be counted as a test grade. Teacher will inform students on how projects will be weighted.

Writing:

Writing assignments are given throughout the course. Writing will be graded for historical accuracy and being grammatically correct. Certain writing assignments will be counted as a test grade. Teacher will inform students on how writing will be weighted.

Blogs:

In addition to class work, students will be required to blog. A blog prompt will be issued every Monday. The student will have until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. to post their response to the class blog. Blogs posted after the due date will only receive 5 points. Each article is worth 10 points, for a possible score of 100. This grade will count as a test score.

Grading:

Test- 50%

Daily Assignments- 50%

Attendance Policy:

Attendance will be taken every class period. There are no make up days for absences. Whether excused or unexcused, students are only allowed to be absent 7 days from class. Students who are absent beyond the 7 day count may fail the class due to attendance. Students absent due to a school related events are responsible to get their work before they leave. This absence will not excuse you from quizzes or tests given when you return. Being tardy to class is unacceptable.

Classroom Expectations:

1. Quiet voices in the classroom.

2. Listen to the teacher and follow all instructions.

3. If you have a question or contribution to make, raise your hand and wait to be recognized.

4. Respect other people’s belongings and personal space.

5. Keep your cell phone turned off and put away in class.

6. Focus on your work and ignore any outside distractions.

7. No electronic devices without teacher permission – this includes Chromebooks!

School Rules: All School Rules will be enforced in the classroom. Failure to comply with these rules may result in an office referral.

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices: The CCHS cell phone and electronic device policy will be strictly enforced in the classroom.

State Rules:

U.S. History is required of all students who wish to graduate in North Carolina. All students are encouraged to get off to a good start and stay focused. . THERE IS A STATE EXAM FOR US HISTORY THIS SEMESTER. A failing grade is not negotiable!

Make-up Work:

Students will have three days to complete any makeup work assigned. Make up work is the student’s responsibility. Students will take missed tests on the day of their return. Students will take announced test on the test day even if the student was absent on the day before the test.

Students will be assigned to ZAP to make up missing work.

Students will follow guidelines of handbook for missing and late work.

Parent Communication:

Progress reports are handed out every 4½ weeks or upon request with enough notice given. These reports include missing tasks as well as the student’s current grade in the class and on each assignment. Parents may call me at (252) 453-0014 ext. 3076 between 7:45-8:00 am or 3:10-3:50 pm. Parents can use the parental portal in Power School to keep up with their student’s progress in class.

Honor Code:

All assignments are given with the understanding that each individual will complete that assignment in an honest manner. Anyone caught cheating, plagiarizing, lying or stealing will receive an automatic grade of “0” for that particular assignment. Actions in terms of discipline will be assessed individually.

Tutoring:

Tutoring is available after school by appointment and during the Power Hour.

Course Overview

Course Structure:

Each unit usually consists of several chapters. For each unit, grades are taken from the assigned reading and class

discussions. Each unit is tested at least once.

Course Outline:

Weeks 1-2: The Young Republic 1789-1850 (Unit One, Chapters 4-7)

Weeks 3-4: The Crisis of Union 1848-1877 (Unit Two, Chapters 8-10)

Weeks 5-6: The Birth of Modern America 1865-1901 (Unit Three, Chapters 11-13)

Week 7-8: Imperialism and Progression 1890-1920(Unit Four, Chapters 14-16)

Weeks 9-10: Boom and Bust 1920-1941 (Unit Five, chapters 17-19)

Weeks 11-12: Global Struggles1941-1960 (Unit Six, chapters 20-23)

Weeks 13-14: A Time of Upheaval 1954-1980(Unit Seven, chapters 18-22)

Weeks 15-16: A Changing Society 1968-Presnt (Unit Eight, chapters 23-27)

Weeks 17-18: Review for Final Exam

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Syllabus Agreement

United States History

Jerry Riggs

I understand that effort, proper organization and good study habits will lead to success in this class.

I, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the syllabus and the expectations that will be required of me in this class.

Student’s Name (Printed):_______________________________________________

Student’s Signature: ____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name (Printed):_________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________

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