20th Century U.S History

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Welcome to America in The 20th Century!

Mr. Gill: Room 249

2017-2018

Contact Information:

  • Email:
  • ** Office: Room 263 **
  • Teacher Site: Can be found under the staff directory at

Course Textbook: History Alive! Pursing American Ideals: Teachers’ Curriculum Institute

How To Stay In Tune and In Touch

  • Remind App 101: @USgill1
  • Google Classroom: @41occs

Course Description and Rationale:Why This Course? Why Now?

Students will complete survey coverage of United States history from the late 1800’s to our current position. Due to the enormous volume of information involved in such a wide range of coverage, emphasis will be on major events, personalities, and concepts. Throughout the course students will be asked to refer to several major themes that run throughout the entire course of early American history. By the year’s end every student will be able to demonstrate general knowledge of the United States history and comprehension of the major themes. Students will simultaneously develop and sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills through their completion of various activities and assessments such as essays, debates, role-plays, presentations, music, and artwork.

Course Themes:

  1. The Approaching Century and World War I
  2. The 1920’s and 1930’s
  3. World War II
  4. Early Cold War and the 1950’s
  5. Civil Rights Movement
  6. Tumultuous Times
  7. The 1970’s
  8. The 1980’s Through Present Day

Course Objectives: The End Goal: What You Will Be Able to Do Following This Course

  • Understand and appreciate the American constitutional form of government, history, traditions, and values.
  • Understand world history and the great civilizations of past and present as a context for New Jersey and U.S. history.
  • Become aware of global interdependence in a modern society and how multiculturalism is a necessary component.
  • Develop critical thinking and writing skills needed to become expressive and knowledgeable citizens.

Necessary Materials:What To Bring On a Daily Basis

  • Handbook/Passbook
  • Three Ringer Binder With Five Dividers OR Five Subject Notebook With Pocket Folders
  • A Two-Pocket Folder
  • Something To Write With: Pen (Blue or Black Ink) and Pencil With Eraser
  • Your Textbook: History Alive!
  • Homework and Assignments

Rules and Procedures:

  • Respect – You must show respect to each and every student and teacher within this classroom as well as the desks, bulletin boards, and other materials.
  • Saved By The Bell – Be on time for class each day, you should be seated and ready to learn by the bell.
  • Preparedness –In order to participate in this course you must be prepared for class, this includes having all assignments and materials necessary to succeed.
  • Wait Your Turn – Raise hand and wait patiently before speaking in class.
  • This Is Social Studies – Doing work for other courses is prohibited, your work will be taken and delivered to that teacher.
  • BYOD – Unless instructed keep all cellphones and devices out of sight or they will be confiscated. There will be times when you are instructed to conduct research or complete assignments using your own devices but until that time put them away.
  • Your Work – Be proud of your work and keep it your own. All written work must be submitted neatly written or typed on 8 ½ by 11-inch paper.
  • Time Management – All work must be fully completed and submitted on the day that it is due.
  • The Handbook –Please refer to the school handbook for all rules not specifically mentioned above. All school and district policies apply to this classroom.

Grading Policy:

The Point System - Marking period grades will be determined by the total points earned for each assignment. The following areas will be used to assess and calculate your marking period averages.

Homework

Classwork

Quizzes

Projects

Essays

Tests

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