10th Grade Humanities: U.S. History and Government; Expository Writing
Ms. Patalano e-mail: [email protected]
Course Description:This course will cover the history of the United States from the post-Reconstruction era (roughly the 1880s) to the present day. The course will introduce major social, political, economic, and cultural events and it will address how those events affected the development of American society. Particular attention will be devoted to the role of popular culture and to the emergence of the United States as a world power.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes: Students will be able to identify, explain, and give examples of significant developments in American history over a defined span of time, roughly the 1880s to present. Students will be able to examine and analyze historical development through knowledge of institutional, social, cultural, and political evolution and change over a defined span of time, roughly the 1880s to present. Students will be able to interpret and evaluate the acceptability of historical evidence and create expository essays analyzing their thought process.
Grading: You will be graded based on KCS guidelines.
50% assessment- projects, presentations, tests, and quizzes
25% 21st century skills - critical thinking/problem solving, participation in collaboration
25% daily assignments - current events, homework, response to daily questions
Scale
A=90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
I= 60-69
Anything below 60 is failing
Sample Assignments: For each unit covered, there will be at least one major assignment (presentation, debate, project).
-Students will take part in Socratic Seminars. Socratic Seminars are held every quarter and attendance is imperative. If a student absolutely must be absent for an upcoming Socratic Seminar, the only way to make up the missed work is by writing an essay on the seminar reading. Socratic Seminars allow students to engage in student-led scholarly debate and hone their critical thinking skills. They also give depth to understanding and experience in critical reading that cannot be achieved in a typical instructor-led classroom discussion.
Plagiarism is a serious offense and will not be rectified in real world situations. Please refer to the student handbook about plagiarism and 21st century skills guidelines.
Required materials:
3 ring binder
Composition book
Pens and pencils
Assignments/Late work policy - Assignments must be handed in within two weeks of the original assigned date to earn partial credit. Long term projects lose 10% per day past due date.
Absence policy - Please check daily assignments that will be posted on google classroom (accessed through weebly). Handouts will be uploaded. For any missed classroom assignments it is your responsibility to copy information from a classmate or download from the website.
All missed assignments are due on the day you return to class.
Extra help: Once a week just ask me!
Disclaimer: The instructor may vary from content and schedule depending on the needs of the students. Some topics may require more time than was anticipated based on students’ needs or interests. Any changes to the timeline and the course will be under the discretion of the instructor.
Ms. Patalano e-mail: [email protected]
Course Description:This course will cover the history of the United States from the post-Reconstruction era (roughly the 1880s) to the present day. The course will introduce major social, political, economic, and cultural events and it will address how those events affected the development of American society. Particular attention will be devoted to the role of popular culture and to the emergence of the United States as a world power.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes: Students will be able to identify, explain, and give examples of significant developments in American history over a defined span of time, roughly the 1880s to present. Students will be able to examine and analyze historical development through knowledge of institutional, social, cultural, and political evolution and change over a defined span of time, roughly the 1880s to present. Students will be able to interpret and evaluate the acceptability of historical evidence and create expository essays analyzing their thought process.
Grading: You will be graded based on KCS guidelines.
50% assessment- projects, presentations, tests, and quizzes
25% 21st century skills - critical thinking/problem solving, participation in collaboration
25% daily assignments - current events, homework, response to daily questions
Scale
A=90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
I= 60-69
Anything below 60 is failing
Sample Assignments: For each unit covered, there will be at least one major assignment (presentation, debate, project).
-Students will take part in Socratic Seminars. Socratic Seminars are held every quarter and attendance is imperative. If a student absolutely must be absent for an upcoming Socratic Seminar, the only way to make up the missed work is by writing an essay on the seminar reading. Socratic Seminars allow students to engage in student-led scholarly debate and hone their critical thinking skills. They also give depth to understanding and experience in critical reading that cannot be achieved in a typical instructor-led classroom discussion.
Plagiarism is a serious offense and will not be rectified in real world situations. Please refer to the student handbook about plagiarism and 21st century skills guidelines.
Required materials:
3 ring binder
Composition book
Pens and pencils
Assignments/Late work policy - Assignments must be handed in within two weeks of the original assigned date to earn partial credit. Long term projects lose 10% per day past due date.
Absence policy - Please check daily assignments that will be posted on google classroom (accessed through weebly). Handouts will be uploaded. For any missed classroom assignments it is your responsibility to copy information from a classmate or download from the website.
All missed assignments are due on the day you return to class.
Extra help: Once a week just ask me!
Disclaimer: The instructor may vary from content and schedule depending on the needs of the students. Some topics may require more time than was anticipated based on students’ needs or interests. Any changes to the timeline and the course will be under the discretion of the instructor.