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OCS Syllabus –Cynthia  Jacobs

Weddington High School

2019-2020

Course Syllabus for American History 1 and 2

Teacher: Cindy  Jacobs

Planning period: Fourth

Phone Number: 704-708-5530

Email address: cynthia.jacobs@ucps.k12.nc.us

Materials:

  1. Single Subject Spiral notebook
  2. Three ring binder with a pack of notebook paper.
  3. Pencils, pens- blue/black ink, highlighters

Course Description: This course is designed to educate students in the Occupational Course of Study version of American History (1 and 2), according to state guidelines, and provide them with the resources each student needs to be successful in the general curriculum. 

Goals and Objectives: The students will have a working knowledge of basic academic skills,  be able to utilize and perform assignments according to their specific abilities with IEP modifications.

Daily Class Structure for American History 1 and 2

  1. Enter class ready to work and learn
  2. Bellringer activity for first 5 minutes (relevant to lesson-review)
  3. Group activity - active learning with teacher lead
  4. Pair/individual work for more specific learning
  5. Project work/presentations
  6. Review of the days assignment/ prep for next day

Grading: Performance sheet

A= 90-100   B=80-89   C=70-79   D=60-69   F=59 and under

Grade Breakdown for the Semester                                                                                   Comprehension Tests -  30%                     Class Projects/Homework  – 20%                Classwork/Participation - 30%                   Notebook/Portfolio – 20%

Participation:  You will receive a  CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADE.  Class participation is a vital component of this course.  You must be active in your role  to the best of your ability.    ________________________________________________________________

American History II Course Outline:

Unit 1: Review of American History 1 and Westward Expansion

  • Lesson 1: Review of American History 1
  • Lesson 2: The Westward Movement

Unit 2: Urbanization, Industrialization, and the Progressive Era

  • Lesson 1: Industrialization and Immigration
  • Lesson 2: Urbanization and the Progressive Era

Unit 3: Imperialism, the Turn of the Century, and WWI

  • Lesson 1: Imperialism
  • Lesson 2: World War I

 Unit 4: The 1920’s, the 1930’s and The Great Depression

  • Lesson 1: Boom to Bust
  • Lesson 2: The Social World of the 1920’s and the 1930’s
  • Lesson 3: Policies of the 1920’s and 1930’s

 Unit 5: The 1940’s and WWII

  • Lesson 1: The Events of World War II
  • Lesson 2: World War II on the Homefront

Unit 6: The Cold War and 20th Century Foreign Policy

  • Lesson 1: The Cold War and the 1950’s
  • Lesson 2: The Cold War and the 1960’s

Unit 7: The Civil Rights Movement and the 20th Century Domestic Policy

Lesson 1: The Civil Rights Movement

Lesson 2: 20th Century Domestic Policy

Unit 8: The Information Age: The 1980’s and Beyond

Lesson 1: The Information Age

***FINAL EXAM***

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Consequences for Not Following Rules:

  1. Verbal Warning 2. Teacher/Student Conference
  2. Parent Contact 4. Principal/Assistant Principal Conference

Please read all syllabus material with your family to ensure that they are aware of the policies, expectations, and grading rules for the classroom.  Please sign below and have a parent sign and return to Ms. Jacobs ASAP.  Thank you.

       Student Signature:______________________________________

                             Parent Signature:  __________________________________________

 

 

Course Summary:

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