United States History
Syllabus
Syllabus
US History Course Outline – Fall 2020
Dates are listed on the calendar for each unit.
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Introduction |
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Unit 1 – European Settlement of North America |
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Unit 2 – Birth of a Nation |
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Unit 3 – The Early United States |
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Unit 4 – Economic Growth and Westward Expansion |
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Unit 5 – Slavery, Secession, and Civil War |
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Unit 6 – The Post Civil War Years |
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Unit 7 – International Involvement, Progressive Era |
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Unit 8 – Decades Between War |
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Unit 9 – World War II |
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Unit 10 – The Early Cold War |
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Unit 11 – U.S. Society and Politics, WWII to 1970 |
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Unit 12 – Late Cold War and Modern Politics |
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Review/Course Wrap-up |
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End of Course Test |
"The high school United States history course provides students with a comprehensive, intensive study of major events and themes in United States history. Beginning with early European colonization, the course examines major events and themes throughout United States history. The course concludes with significant developments in the early 21st century."
Materials
US History Materials
| Students will need the following 7 Items: |
| 1. 3’inch Binder (1) |
| 2. Dividers (10) |
| 3. Index Cards (4 packs- totaling 400) |
| 4. Paper (1 pack- totaling at least 100 sheets) |
| 5. Pencils (12 count) |
| 6. Pens (12 count) for note taking. |
| 7. Color Pencils |
Grading
Grades
- Direct Instruction
- Assignments/Practices
- Labs
- Online Content
- Essays
- Projects
- Quizzes
- Test
| Category | United States History |
| Daily | 30% |
| Tests/Projects | 40% |
| Work Ethic Grade | 10% |
| Final | 20% |
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