11 US History & Government

Course Outline and Schedule

Mr. Cook Room 2044 Phone: 468-2541 ext 2044 email: tcook@keshequa.org

Course Goals for 2005-06

The main goal of the 11^th US History and Government course is for each student to be successful on the New York State Regents. As we prepare for this challenge we will also be refining skills and building the knowledge you need to be successful students and citizens.

Course Expectations

Several years ago we worked together to become Social Scientists. You may remember that a good Social Scientist is someone who

• enjoys learning and demonstrates continual growth
• has a body of knowledge and skills
• is able to investigate problems and find and apply solutions
• communicates effectively and works cooperatively,
• accepts responsibility for their actions and their learning.

These characteristics of a good Social Scientist are still the key to reaching the goals that we have set. If you put forth a sincere effort toward developing and exhibiting these characteristics, you will be successful!

Course Requirements

Each student will be required to:

• Maintain at least a 70 average. (Reports given at 5 and 10 week times- others on request)
• Keep a notebook (or binder) and a classroom folder
• Complete an American history project each ten weeks. (Total of four)

Grading Policy

We will be following the general grading procedures found in the Student Handbook. The US History and Government Regents will be serving as our final exam.

In each ten-week period, your Social Studies grade will be figure using the following categories and weights:

• Classwork (homework, projects, class activities,) 50%
• Quiz and Test grades (section and topic quizzes, chapter and unit tests) 50%

All Classwork can be redone for higher grades. Quiz and tests cannot be retaken, though remedial opportunities may be provided. Students are expected to fully complete homework and other classwork by the assigned time. Missing work will be counted as a zero in the classwork average. Late work will receive a five point deduction if not completed at the assigned time and then an additional five points a day will be deducted for each day late. These points cannot be made up. Students who are absent on the day classwork is due have until the end of the day they return to school to hand in the work.

11^th Grade Classroom Rules

1. 2 TR – do you remember it?

*Treat everyone and everything with Respect!

* Take responsibility for your learning and actions!

2. Be in the room by the time the bell rings for class. If you are late bring a pass. You are responsible for any work you miss. You will receive one warning each 5 week - 2^nd offense will result in making up the time afterschool. Additional offenses may be considered level 2.

3. No food or drink in the classroom.

4. Do not interfere with your colleagues learning.

5. Come to class prepared.

6. School attendance policy is in effect. Students have five school days from the day of their return to make up any classwork, quizzes, or tests.

7. Ask for permission to go to bathroom or lockers. Please sign out and in.

8. We will be following the other rules found in the Student Handbook and Discipline Code.

Some Keys to Success in 11^th grade SS

• Give your best effort.
• Complete your readings and other work in a timely fashion.
• Maintain good attendance – make up the work when you are out.
• Communicate– be sure to see me if you have questions or problems!
• Take advantage of review and remedial opportunities!
• Smile – a positive attitude will always help!

United States History and Government

Textbook: The American Vision

Content Outline

Unit 1&2 Origins of America (to 1787) Sept

Text Chapters 1-5

• On Doing History
• The Land and People of Colonial America
• Declaring Liberty
• The American Revolution
• Articles of Confederation
• “A More Perfect Union” - The US Constitution

Unit 3 Creating a Nation (1787-1850) Oct

Text Chapters 6-9

• Washington Administration
• Partisan Politics
• Jefferson as President
• War of 1812
• Growth and Division
• Society and Culture
• Manifest Destiny

Unit 4 The Crisis of Union (1848-1877) Nov/Dec

Text Chapters 10-12

• Causes of the Civil War
• The Civil War
• Reconstruction

Unit 5 The Birth of Modern America (1865-1900) Dec/Jan

Text Chapters 13-16

• Settling the West
• Industrialization
• Urban America
• Politics and Reform

Midterm Examination

Unit 6 Imperialism and Progressivism (1890-1919) Feb

Text Chapters 17-19

• Becoming a World Power
• The Progressive Movement
• World War I and Its Aftermath

Unit 7 Boom and Bust (1920-1941) Feb/March

Text Chapters 20-23

• The Jazz Age
• The Great Depression Begins
• Roosvelt and the New Deal

Unit 8 Global Struggles (1931-1960) March/April

Text Chapters 24-27

• Causes of World War II
• America at War
• The Cold War
• Postwar America

Unit 9 A Time of Upheaval (1954-1980) April/May

Text Chapters 28-31

• New Frontier and Great Society
• The Civil Rights Movement
• The Vietnam War
• Politics of Protest

Unit 10 A Changing Society (1968-Present) May/June

Text Chapters 32-34

Nixon/Ford/Carter

The Reagan Years

Into a New Century

Review Opportunities May/June

Regents Examination