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United States History SyllabusMs. EudeyRoom M#22E-Mail: leudey@Phone: 775-753-5575Course Description: This one year course is an analytical study of American history, from the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Students will gain a critical perspective on key events and people that shaped our nation. Students will develop historical thinking skills as they analyze historical themes, interpret primary/secondary sources, and write argumentative essays. Furthermore, this course will fulfill the United States History credit required for graduation. Text: (If textbook is lost, student will purchase new book)Appleby, Joyce, Alan Brinkley, Albert Broussard, James McPherson, and Donald Ritchie. The American Vision. New York: McGraw Hill, 2005.Kennedy, David M., Lizabeth Cohen, Thomas Bailey. The American Pageant. 12th ed. New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2002.Applicable supplementary readings Notebook and binder is requiredGrades: Formative assignments count for 30% of your grade. This includes homework and daily practice within the classroom. Summative assignments count for 70% of your grade. This includes unit examinations, two semester finals, chapter quizzes, DBQs, and research papers/projects.Grading Scale: 93-100%=A 90-92%=A- 88-89%=B+ 83-87%=B 80-82%=B- 78-79%=C+ 73-77%=C 70-72%=C- 68-69%=D+ 63-67%=D 60-62%=D- 59% or less=FAcademic Dishonesty: Consists of plagiarism and/or cheating. The act of plagiarism is to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source. To commit literary theft.Academic dishonesty will result in failing the assignment and a referral to administration as well as parental contact. This applies to any type of assignment, whether it is homework or a project/paper!Cheating: Cheating will not be tolerated. It is permissible to borrow class notes, study with other students, and explain difficult concepts to each other. It is not permissible to copy another student’s book notes or essay and turn them in as one’s own or help another student on a test. It is not permissible to download essays from the internet. Cheating is automatically referred to the office. You must do all reading assignments and written work yourself!Test Re-Takes: Prior to re-taking a test you must first demonstrate effort that you have taken corrective action to improve your score. If you choose to take advantage of this policy, I will inform you of the criteria you must meet prior to re-take.Make-Up Work: Students will have two days for every day that they are absent to make up their work. Assignments will be scored as incomplete “I” until the work has been made up.Late Work: Not Accepted. Do NOT Ask!STUDENT EXPECTATIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND ASSIGNMENTSEach student must:1.be self-motivated, self-directed, and self-disciplined in his/her approach to this history course.2.have essential library and basic research skills; each student must be able to utilize a college or university library.3.be able to understand the role and significance of geography and the environment in the development of American history and society.4.be able to understand the chronology of events as they relate to one another in the various disciplines of historical study.5.be able to interpret, analyze and draw conclusions from charts, paintings, photographs, political cartoons, and graphs.6. be able to develop good verbal skills in order to state a position and effectively argue and support it with historical evidence and logic.7.be able to write clearly and analytically; each student must be able to interpret and utilize primary source documents and other historical evidence to logically and cogently state a position and defend it in writing.8. be able to use such critical thinking concepts in writing essays such as explain, identify, evaluate, assess, analyze, and compare and contrast9.put aside personal beliefs and opinions and assume the role of real historical figures, and argue his/her position and reasoning for it. They must understand history as it unfolds and as seen through the eyes of those people who made it; they must further understand the effects of events, forces, and people on the character and culture of present day American society.ASSIGNMENTS1.Quizzes usually contain 8-12 multiple choice questions and follow each reading assignment. There are also quizzes related to geographical knowledge.2.Unit Tests may take the following formats: multiple choice questions, short answer, or essay questions. Essays may be timed (in class) or untimed (take-home).3.DBQ’s are essay questions in which a set documents and a statement or question are presented and the student must then take a position and support it by integrating the documents and outside historical knowledge into a coherent and analytical answer. DBQ’s will be either untimed (take-home) or timed (in class)4.Student PowerPoint (and other) presentations will be required from every student on a regular basis. Clear oral communication is an essential part of this course.5. Cooperative learning is a technique that utilizes student groups to accomplish certain learning tasks. Cooperative learning groups will be utilized in a variety of ways. Several chapters may have to be covered simultaneously; therefore a group will be assigned a chapter or a section of a chapter and must then explain the contents and issues of the relevant chapter to the class. Also various years or decades may be assigned to various groups who must in some creative fashion report back to the class.6.Simulation games are games in which students must assume historical roles and play a part in a game. The game could be a trial, a murder mystery, a college admissions procedure, etc. In any simulation game students must do research on their respective role and write a paper on their results prior to the game. Students also must write another paper at the end of the game stating their respective positions or solutions.7.Socratic seminars are formalized group discussion activities in which students examine a topic in depth. Students are expected to come to class fully prepared to engage in these seminars.8.Other assignments such as letters or newspaper front page reporting will be assigned from time to time.9.Note-taking is essential. Clear and organized notes must be taken when listening either to a teacher directed lecture, student directed debate or discussion, a simulation game, or reading an assignment.10.Final examinations will be based on a multiple-choice format, DBQ, and/or short answer.NOTE: Instructor is not obligated to do each of the activities above; nor is he restricted to the above the list.Classroom BehaviorBe respectful. Think before you respond. Participation is highly encouraged and there will be ample opportunity to express oneself during lecture, small group discussion and enrichment activities.Electronic devices will be used for academic purposes puters are a necessary tool in our classroom environment. They will be used properly and for academic purposes only.Misbehavior will not be tolerated. First offense, student will be given a warning; second offense, student will be sent to office and a referral will be written.No food or drink in the classroom except for instructor initiated activity. Water is allowed only if container has lid. Technology Applications: Technology will be used for the research of applicable political/historical issues and government structures. It will also be used to enhance the development of the historical thinking skills through simulations, demonstrations, and power point presentations.Learning Environment:Notebooks are required for student’s use. Homework: All assigned reading will be accomplished during and outside of class. On average, homework will be assigned weekly.Written assignments always will be evaluated based on presentation: spelling, grammar, syntax, and parenthetical end noting with appropriate work cited sections.All Quizzes are open note. All exams are closed note. Quizzes: Daily reading assignments will be given and there will be a weekly quiz over the reading. Students may use reading notes when taking the quiz. Daily notes on the readings may be graded.Seat Numbers: You each have a seat number. This signifies the order you will pass your work to the teacher. The student in row 1 will collect all the assignments from the rest of the row. Student 1 will then ensure the papers are all in order numerically (1-5; 6-10; etc.) and give them to the teacher.Misc. Feel free to contact me via e-mail (leudey@) or 775-753-5575 and leave a message with the secretary. You can also make an appointment to meet after school for personal consultation.By signing this document, I acknowledge that I understand the criteria outlined in this syllabus.Class Name: United States HistoryTeacher: Ms. EudeyStudent Name:____________________________________Student Signature:______________________Date_______Parent/Guardian Signature:_______________________Date_______Date Returned:_________ ................
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