Mr. Trotter'S AICE American History | Work hard and be ...



4781550-3746500Cambridge AICE History ASMr. Trotter – james.trotter@ John Overton High SchoolClass Website: trotteraice.Course Description:AICE History AS is an in-depth study of US History from the period of Manifest Destiny (1840s) through the Great Depression and the New Deal (1930s). It counts as one of the seven credits required for the Cambridge Diploma. The course is designed to be a college-level class, and many students may find it quite challenging. History at this level is not merely memorizing facts. We will focus on historical arguments, essay writing, and document analysis skills. It is my hope that students will become better readers, questioners, thinkers, and writers along the way. Behavior Expectations:I expect all students to WORK HARD AND BE KIND. Technology:Technology is a wonderful thing, and it can be an incredible tool for learning. However, it can also be an incredible distraction. Cell phones or other electronic devices are not to be used during class unless directly specified by the teacher for an instructional purpose. Be aware that I will confiscate cell phones, electronics, food, or anything that causes disruptions in class. Class Supplies:Organization is important to your success in this class. You will need pens/pencils, some kind of notebook, and a way to keep and store a lot of handouts. We will take a large volume of notes during class activities, and I will give you many hand-outs. I suggest you have one section of you notebook for each of the five units we will cover throughout the year. Some students will also find it helpful to use highlighters and/or colored pens. Also, please purchase and bring one or two of the following items to contribute to our class community. These will make all of our lives easier throughout the year: Kleenex boxes, hand sanitizer, box of colored pencils, Crayola markers, Expo dry-erase markers, ream of copy paper (any color). Your contributions are greatly appreciated!Homework:Homework readings will be posted on the class website. It is your responsibility to check the website for each class period whether or not you are in class.Assessments:Many different types of assessment will be used throughout the year. Most summative assessments will be written essays, but there will also be some short answer, projects, and presentations. Homework quizzes will be used to reinforce the basic facts of the particular subject that we are studying. These quizzes are essential for building knowledge of the larger concepts, topics and themes that we will be covering in class every day. You will be able to use any notes that you have written on your own paper for quizzes. Formative assessments are vital to measure progress and to build skills leading up to summative assessments. Absences, Make-ups:You are responsible for any work that you miss due to absences or field trips. Always check the website to see what you missed. If you are absent on the day of a summative assessment, you must make arrangements to make it up within ONE WEEK. If you are absent on the presentation day of a group project, you must have planned for this and you must make arrangements with your group. Summative Retakes:Retakes are available for summative assessments within the allotted time. This is usually a one-week window after assessments are graded and returned. There may also be a required re-take assignment that must be completed before students do the retake. This is important to reinforce skills and content needed to succeed on the summative task. Cambridge ExamsStudents in AICE History are required to take the Cambridge AICE exam in May. Students who do well on the exam will earn one credit toward the AICE Diploma and may be able to earn college credit. 32766003771900WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?To pass the test.To get good grades32766003048000To graduate from high school.To pass the Cambridge History exam.To prepare for college.327660026098500To earn the Cambridge Diploma.To effectively communicate & evaluate arguments.To understand and utilize historical processes.To use history to evaluate the present and guide the future.To participate actively & effectively as a citizen in a democracy.To become curious and engaged life-long learners. AICE History I - Fall Semester 2019 james.trotter@“Work hard and be kind." Aug. 5 Class Intro67 Unit 1 Intro – Origins of Civil War89 Slavery, Govt, and Expansion – MO Compromise1213 Manifest Destiny & Mex-Am War & Wilmot1415Results of Mex-Am War: Treaty of G-H1619 Compromise of 18502021 Fugitive Slave Act2223 Uncle Tom’s Cabin1.1 Mini-Assessment2627KS-NE Act & Bleeding Kansas2829 National Politics – Democrats & Republicans30Teacher PD DaySept. 2Labor Day Holiday3 4 Dred Scott & Lincoln-Douglass Debates56John Brown & Harper’s Ferry910 Election of 1860 – Campaign1.2 Mini-Assessment1112 Election of 1860 – Results & Impacts1316 Secession of the South1718Lincoln vs. Davis1920Evaluating causes of the Civil War2324Unit 1 Review2526Unit 1 Assessment2730 Unit 2 IntroResources & StrategyOct. 12 Leadership & Political aims34Course of the War7 Fall Break8 Fall Break9 Fall Break10 Fall Break11 Fall Break1415Life during the War:Civil Liberties1617Emancipation Proclamation18 Teacher PD Day2122 Life & Politics: N & South2.1 Mini-Assessment2324 Reconstruction Goals & Dilemmas2528Reconstruction: Phases2930Reconstruction: Phases31Nov. 1Ex-slaves & The White South45Compromise of 187767Evaluating Reconstruction8Parent Conferences11Veterans Day Holiday1213 Evaluating Reconstruction1415 Unit 3 Review1819Unit 2 Assessment2021 Unit3 Intro – Western Expansion & Manifest Destiny2225Western Expansion & Conflict2627Holiday28Thanksgiving29HolidayDec. 2 US & Central America34 US & Central America56US & Central America9 10 US & Asia3.1 Mini-Assessment1112Exam Review13 16 Exam: Paper 117 Exams18 Exam: Paper 119 Exams20 Winter Holiday ................
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