Students and parents should review these rules, print and turn in the signature sheet before the assigned due date. Please follow all class rules! see link for details.
Each student will complete 2 current event presentations during the semester for participation points. These should be focused on US politics, the environment and economics. Worth 10 points each presentation. See the link for details and rubric.
Textbook - The Americans
This textbook may be kept in your locker or at home; do not worry about bringing it to class as your teacher will let you know when that needs to happen. There is an online version at https://www.mrlocke.com/US_History/book.html which is accessible to all who have a PDF reader. You can also purchase an iBooks version for $14.99 which has a number of interactive abilities.
Course Overview
We will cover a chapter per 1-2 weeks. Be ready to focus on these prevailing questions:
How did the federal government grow between the late 19th and 21st centuries?
What does it mean to be an American in modern times?
How did the US become a superpower?
How did the US' population become more diverse over the 20th century?
Course Content
Issues for 21st Century
Final Exams
Final Exams are departmental and cover all content from the semester; they do not cover the year! Usually they are 100 multiple choice questions and be given in a 2-hour block; students will be advised of any changes in format prior to the examination period. Extra credit opportunities will be given throughout the semester toward the final exam category.
Students may work with 1 partner to create a review game for the class. This game may be digital, paper or board-based. It must cover all of this semester's chapters' content. You may earn up to +10 points in your final exam category.
Study Guide Units 1-3
Student Review Games - Fall Semester
Study Guide Units 4-7
Student Review Games - Spring Semester