EARLY UNITED STATES history-10th Grade

Syllabus

BobJonesHigh School / Teacher: / R.Schrimsher
650 Hughes Road / Email: /
Madison, AL 35758 / Phone: / 256-772-2547 ext. 80401
Course Description: / Early United States History to 1877, correlated to the Alabama Course of Study (10th Grade)
Course Objectives: / 1) To learn about the past and why it is important. 2) To understand the relation of past historical significance to the present. 3) To develop refined social skills through interaction, cooperation, and discussion. 4) To understand and interpret maps, charts, diagrams, graphs, symbols, and drawings. 5) To promote the comprehension of historical learning targets with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Classroom Expectations: / Students will be expected to abide by the MadisonCity and BJHS Student Code of Conduct at all times. Common Sense and Respect for Everyone should be the prevailing attitudes demonstrated by students as well as the teacher to ensure a successful semester.
BJ Grading Policy: / Test grades will account for 70% of the students’ final grade. Homework, daily assignments, and class participation will account for the remaining 30%.
BJ Make-up Test Policy: / Make-up Testing for Social Studies/History will take place on Fridays at 7:15 a.m. in the AV Room or in Coach Schrimsher’s classroom B101. Students have two opportunities to make-up major tests on the designated date, with one “time of grace” for any absence on a make-up date.
Text and Other Required Reading: / There is currently NO required reading for students aside from the course textbook. Teacher reserves the right to make such assignments if deemed necessary and with proper/timely notice to students.
Materials and Supplies Needed: / Textbook, paper, pen or pencil (no red ink!), folder for assignments, a notebook to keep study notes, and a positive attitude & attentive mind should be brought to class daily. Art supplies for class projects, reports, or posters will be provided and/or requested with plenty of advanced notice.

Concerning student’s electronic device (e.g. laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.) utilization:

1. Under no circumstances are student laptops to be wired to the network or have print capabilities.

2. No discs, flash drives, jump drives, or other USB devices will be allowed.

3. Neither the teacher, nor the school is responsible for broken, stolen, or lost laptops.

4. Laptops will be used at the individual discretion of the teacher.

Note:

1. The academic misconduct policy of the school will be followed in this course.

2. The attendance policy of the school will be followed for this course.

3. Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher immediately.

18 – WEEK PLAN
Week 1 / Chapter 1: Colonizing America, Prehistory to 1754
AL Course of Study Objective = #1, #2, #3
Week 2 / Chapter 1: Colonizing America, Prehistory to 1754
AL Course of Study Objectives = # 1, #2, #3
Week 3 / Chapter 2: The American Revolution, 1754-1783
AL Course of Study Objectives = #2, #3, #4
Week 4 / Chapter 2: The American Revolution, 1754-1783
AL Course of Study Objectives = #2, #3, #4
Week 5 / Chapter 3: Creating a Constitution, 1781-1789
AL Course of Study Objective = #3, #4, #7
Week 6 / Chapter 3: Creating a Constitution, 1781-1789
AL Course of Study Objectives = #3, #4, #7
Week 7 / Chapter 4: Federalists and Republicans, 1789-1816
AL Course of Study Objectives = #4, #5, #6, #7
Week 8 / Chapter 5: Growth and Division, 1816-1832
AL Course of Study Objectives = #5, #6, #7
Week 9 / Chapter 6: The Spirit of Reform, 1828-1845
AL Course of Study Objective = #5, #6, #7
Week 10 / Chapter 6: The Spirit of Reform, 1828-1845
AL Course of Study Objectives = #5, #6, #7
Week 11 / Chapter 7: Manifest Destiny, 1820-1848
AL Course of Study Objectives = #6, #7
Week 12 / Chapter 7: Manifest Destiny, 1820-1848
AL Course of Study Objectives = #6, #7
Week 13 / Chapter 8: Sectional Conflict Intensifies, 1848-1861
AL Course of Study Objectives = #7, #8, #9
Week 14 / Chapter 9: The Civil War, 1861-1865
AL Course of Study Objectives = #7, #8, #9, #10
Week 15 / Chapter 9: The Civil War, 1861-1865
AL Course of Study Objectives = #7, #8, #9, #10
Week 16 / Chapter 10: Reconstruction, 1865-1877
AL Course of Study Objectives = #10, #11
Week 17 / Chapter 10: Reconstruction, 1865-1877
AL Course of Study Objectives = #10, #11
Week
18 / Chapter 11: Settling the West, 1865-1890
AL Course of Study Objectives = #11, #12
*REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAMS*

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