Mr. Spinner American History II 

Rick.Spinner@ucps.k12.nc.us E104

American History II covers United States history from post Reconstruction time to 21st Century. 

Grading Policy

Tests: 40% of your six weeks grade. Usually three per six weeks.

Quizzes: 20% of your six weeks grade.

Projects: 20% of your six weeks grade.

Class Participation/Classwork/Homework: 20% of your six weeks grade.

- Includes, homework, current events, worksheets and in-class work.

Final Semester Grade: There are three six weeks term grades and one final exam.  Final exam counts as 25% of your final grade for the semester.

Missed Work

You need to make up work immediately. Late work will be accepted as full credit on the first day of return with an excused absence form. Grace periods should be discussed the teacher. Every day after that’s late will lose 10% points.  

Materials Needed Daily

-Single Subject Notebook -Pen or Pencil -Charged Laptop

Rules

You must follow all discipline guidelines listed in the student handbook and follow my in class rules which will be outlined day one.  Cell Phones are not allowed unless the teacher has approved. Questions about any policy can be emailed or discussed in person.

Important Websites

Text Book Online                                                           

The Americans, Reconstruction to the 21st Century

Google Drive and Google Classroom should be used for notes and assignments. Class codes will be given at the beginning of the semester

This course will help you to: (1) participate knowledgeably in the affairs of the world around you by drawing upon understanding shaped through reading, writing, and thinking about the past; (2) read and think critically and write and speak clearly and persuasively; (3) demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to human values in your own and other cultural traditions; (4) see yourself and your society from different perspectives at different times; (5) respect scientific and technological developments and recognize their impact on humankind; and (6) understand the connection between the past, present, and future--between history, contemporary events, and imminent developments. In particular you will gain from this course a better understanding of the people, ideas, and events of what is often called the "American Century," the period when the United States evolved from a relatively simple agrarian society into an enormously sophisticated industrial society with worldwide influence. 

Approximate Course Outline: 

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