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US History II
Course Description
Anyone can learn about events, issues and people in history by learning on their own. The true essence of studying history, however, comes not from gathering historical knowledge but from gaining understanding from that knowledge. US History II is a course that covers American history from the Reconstruction era to the 21st century. The course will not only cover the international and political developments of the United States during the 20th century. It will also focus on the common stories of immigrants, farmers, factory workers, children, women, the poor, and more. We are not a nation of leaders, but a diverse community of common people who often struggle to find love, purpose and our own identity in each day. That is American history.
Attendance
Attendance is one of the highest priorities. It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for any work missed. All work is due three days after one absence. If a student is out for multiple days, all work is due five days from their return. The school’s attendance policy will also be strictly enforced (students must maintain 95% attendance for the semester). If a student misses 5 or more days, no credit for the course will be issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the weekly topics and grade policy percentages? Please check the syllabus attachment at the bottom of this page for that information.
On an average day, what will we do in class? I like to use many different methods of teaching and learning in my lessons. We will be using a lot of movies, research articles and websites, pictures, music, poetry, art for resources and will be doing many projects and activities each week that focuses on different themes and topics. Some of the projects will be mock trials, role plays, debates and discussions. The class will also use online discussion forums and our own student-created wiki pages to explore topics. Finally, we will be joining an online email program that links students in classes together from over 100 countries around the world. You will be able to correspond through email with students, like you, from different countries and cultures in order to learn more about their history.
What are we going to learn? The goal of the class, as stated earlier, is to build knowledge, understanding and action on issues, events and individuals in history. I want to expose students to different stories from history, have them think about how different issues and topics connect in the world today, and be able to act on what they’ve learned. Even though we will refer to the textbook from time to time, the majority of the topics learned in class will come from other sources, like websites, articles, documentaries and more. We’re going to constantly learn more about the world we live in today as well.
Is there homework? Yes, there will be homework, but nothing from texts. Most of the work in the course is exploratory. In other words, the answers to questions won’t be right or wrong. They will simply help you explore more about yourself and the world by studying the past. Some of the work will be online, but options will always exist for students who don’t have online access at home.
How will the class be graded? All of your grades will be recorded in a grading program. Once you are entered on the email list, you will receive updates of your grades and averages almost weekly. You can see which assignments are missing and what areas are stronger than others. Your parents will also receive a copy of your emailed grades. There are a lot of projects (almost weekly). Some of them are the ‘Essential Questions’ and ‘RAFTS’ assignments for each unit. This work will be explained in greater detail by the teacher in class and online.
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US History II Syllabus 2009.doc (Word Document - 294k)
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2009 February-March US2 Calendar.doc (Word Document - 56k)
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