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US History Syllabus Ms. Kettner 2015-2016
Course OutlineBelow is a rough outline we will follow for this course. It may change as the year progresses.
1st Quarter Unit 1
o Review Civil Waro Ch. 4: Reconstruction
Unit 2o Ch. 5: Western Frontiero Ch. 6: New Industrial Ageo Ch. 7: Immigrants and Urbanizationo Ch. 8: Life at the Turn of the Century
2nd Quarter Unit 3
o Ch. 9: The Progressive Erao Ch. 10: America Claims an Empireo Ch. 11: The First World War
Unit 4: o Ch. 12-13: The 1920so Ch. 15: The New Deal
SEMESTER EXAM3rd Quarter
Unit 5o Ch. 16: World War Loomso Ch. 17: The US in WWIIo Ch. 18: Cold War Conflictso Ch. 19: Post War Boom
4th Quarter
Unit 6o Ch. 20: The New Frontier and the Great Societyo Ch. 21: Civil Rightso Ch. 22: The Vietnam War
FINAL PROJECT
IF TIME ALLOWS I will cover the following topics before the Final Project: Ch. 23: Era of Social Change (Unit 6)
Unit 7Ch. 24: An Age of LimitsCh. 25: Conservative Tide
Ch. 26: The US in Today’s World
ExpectationsAll students are expected to:1.) Arrive to class on time.2.) Bring all necessary supplies to class.3.) Show respect towards Ms. Kettner and other students.4.) Make an effort to do well.
AssignmentsGenerally, you will have time at the end of class to complete assignments. If homework is assigned, it will be minimal. This means that there is NO EXCUSE for assignments that are incomplete. If you are not using your assigned homework time in class wisely, there will be points deducted from your assignments. Make it easy, finish your homework at school so you can spend your night doing things you WANT to do, not things you HAVE to do.
ProjectsThroughout the year you will have a few projects assigned. Although the content of these projects will vary, the requirements and expectations will be similar:
● Each project will require you to think deeper about one or more of the topics that we have covered in class.
● Each project will serve as a large percentage of your overall course grade. ● You will have some opportunity within the projects to choose the direction of your
assignment ( this could mean choosing your own topic, choosing the style you present your information, etc.).
● You will have plenty of time in class to work on these projects, so do not stress about finding time at home to complete them.
Academic HonestyPlease make sure that all of the work you turn in to me is your own. If you are caught copying assignments from other students, you will receive zeros on those assignments. If you are caught plagiarizing sources from the internet, you will receive a zero on the assignment. NOTE: This is pretty lenient, if you are caught plagiarizing in COLLEGE, you will not only receive zeros but may also be removed from school and have LEGAL action brought against you. Save yourself the time and learn to do it the right way now!
Grading Policy90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 D59-below F
I will be using a point system. Projects, quizzes, and tests will be worth more points than your day to day assignments. You will also receive points for class participation, including a binder check to insure that you are taking and keeping your notes.
If you disagree with a grade that you receive on an assignment, project, or test you have the right to question this grade. I do, however, require that you take this right seriously. All grade concerns need to be submitted to Ms. Kettner IN WRITING within 48 hours of receiving the grade in question. Complaints not submitted in writing will not be eligible for review.