United States History
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10/1/20: All assignments now require a Late Assignment Submission Form. This form can be found in the "Additional Resources" tab.
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US History Advanced Syllabus
Classroom Goals
The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire and organize information about the history of the United States of America from its beginnings through Reconstruction.
Guidelines for Success
Students will be successful if they follow the LASOTA guidelines for success.
Classroom Rules
1. Be prepared. Have all materials at the beginning of class.
2. Be attentive. Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Be kind. Be patient with your classmates and teacher. Treat others as you want to be treated.
4. Be on-task. Participate at all times. Turn in all assignments.
5. Follow CHAMP’s
Activities
As we explore the U.S. History curriculum, students will participate in discussions, readings, note taking, classroom activities and projects, workbook packets, chapter reviews, quizzes and chapter tests. Students will be expected to complete a district End-of-Course Exam. Enrichment materials such as photographs, videos, handouts and music will be incorporated into the course. All class activities and programs will be tied to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and the Common Core Standards.
Work Submission
Binder checks will occur at least once per unit.
Learning Recovery
Learning recovery is available throughout the school year.
• Class assignments that are less than 100% may be edited and revised for full credit.
•Quizzes MAY NOT be recovered. Study!
• Unit exams MAY NOT be recovered. Complete the study guides and study!
US History Textbook
Our textbook, Discovering Our Past: A History of the United States, Early Years, can be found on the student’s OneView page. Students have online access to this book and should use their student login to access the text and assignments assigned to them throughout each unit.
Materials for class:
One 3 Ring Binder (1.5 inch)
Notebook Paper
Dividers with tabs
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Pen or Pencil Colored Pencils (Optional, but encouraged)
Document Scanner App. I recommend Genius scan (free) or using the Notes scanner on iPhones.
Two pocket folder (I recommend using bringing work home from school. Keep your binder at home until directed otherwise. Work should be transferred to binder and organized by unit after it is uploaded to Focus.)
If you would like to donate to our classroom, please visit our Amazon Wish List. Thank you for your support!
Absences
Absent students are responsible to check for missed assignments when they return to class in the absent folder. Assignments and class presentations will be posted on teacher website. Students are responsible for all assignments, regardless of absences.
REMIND
Text Reminders I highly suggest you and your student sign up for text reminders about upcoming assignments. This will keep you and your student updated on homework, projects, tests, etc. To receive messages via text, text @904history to 81010. (Please be sure to include the “@” symbol in the message when signing up).
Please download the syllabus, sign the document and upload to Focus in the “Syllabus” assignment
The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire and organize information about the history of the United States of America from its beginnings through Reconstruction.
Guidelines for Success
Students will be successful if they follow the LASOTA guidelines for success.
Classroom Rules
1. Be prepared. Have all materials at the beginning of class.
2. Be attentive. Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Be kind. Be patient with your classmates and teacher. Treat others as you want to be treated.
4. Be on-task. Participate at all times. Turn in all assignments.
5. Follow CHAMP’s
Activities
As we explore the U.S. History curriculum, students will participate in discussions, readings, note taking, classroom activities and projects, workbook packets, chapter reviews, quizzes and chapter tests. Students will be expected to complete a district End-of-Course Exam. Enrichment materials such as photographs, videos, handouts and music will be incorporated into the course. All class activities and programs will be tied to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and the Common Core Standards.
Work Submission
Binder checks will occur at least once per unit.
Learning Recovery
Learning recovery is available throughout the school year.
• Class assignments that are less than 100% may be edited and revised for full credit.
•Quizzes MAY NOT be recovered. Study!
• Unit exams MAY NOT be recovered. Complete the study guides and study!
US History Textbook
Our textbook, Discovering Our Past: A History of the United States, Early Years, can be found on the student’s OneView page. Students have online access to this book and should use their student login to access the text and assignments assigned to them throughout each unit.
Materials for class:
One 3 Ring Binder (1.5 inch)
Notebook Paper
Dividers with tabs
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Pen or Pencil Colored Pencils (Optional, but encouraged)
Document Scanner App. I recommend Genius scan (free) or using the Notes scanner on iPhones.
Two pocket folder (I recommend using bringing work home from school. Keep your binder at home until directed otherwise. Work should be transferred to binder and organized by unit after it is uploaded to Focus.)
If you would like to donate to our classroom, please visit our Amazon Wish List. Thank you for your support!
Absences
Absent students are responsible to check for missed assignments when they return to class in the absent folder. Assignments and class presentations will be posted on teacher website. Students are responsible for all assignments, regardless of absences.
REMIND
Text Reminders I highly suggest you and your student sign up for text reminders about upcoming assignments. This will keep you and your student updated on homework, projects, tests, etc. To receive messages via text, text @904history to 81010. (Please be sure to include the “@” symbol in the message when signing up).
Please download the syllabus, sign the document and upload to Focus in the “Syllabus” assignment
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Intro Unit
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Unit 1
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Unit 2
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Unit 3
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Unit 4
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Unit 5
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Unit 6
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Unit 7
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Unit 9 and 10
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- Nearpod Notes
- Should the link not work properly, please go to Nearpod.com and use the code: YWXFE (Code expires Oct. 1, 2020).
- My Reflections Workbook Ch. 1
- First Americans Lesson 1 Worksheets
- First Americans Lesson 2 Worksheets
- First Americans Lesson 3 Worksheets
Please remember to first download any assignments needed and then save the document to your US History, Intro Unit folder. Then complete the document. Save the completed document. Then upload to Focus.
- Unit One Fill-In-The-Blank Notes
- Nearpod Notes
- If the link does not work, please use code: LYFEZ (Code expires Oct. 14)
- Exploring the Americas Lesson One
- My Reflections Ch. 2 Workbook
- GimKit Extra Credit Review_5 points for $1 Million to go toward your test grade
Unit 3 Notes
Nearpod
- If the link does not work, please use code 95NTC. The code will expire on Dec. 13.
Nearpod
- If the link does not work, please use code 95NTC. The code will expire on Dec. 13.
Nearpod
All assignments for this unit are accessible on Focus.
All assignments for this unit are accessible on Focus.
Nearpod
Notes and all assignments are accessible on Focus.
Notes and all assignments are accessible on Focus.
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