1. Course Syllabus United States History – 10 th Grade Mr. Alati – Instructor Email: mr.alati@yahoo.com

2. United States History Survey Course Survey Course Covers Period from 1877 – present Covers Period from 1877 – present We will be taking an overview of major events that took place over the covered time period. We will be taking an overview of major events that took place over the covered time period. All material is Ohio Dept of Education Standards based. All material is Ohio Dept of Education Standards based. These include geography, history, economics and culture. These include geography, history, economics and culture.

3. Topics of discussion Industrialization (1) *Civil Rights (1) Industrialization (1) *Civil Rights (1) Populism (1) *1970’s (4) Populism (1) *1970’s (4) Imperialism (1) *1980’s (4) Imperialism (1) *1980’s (4) WWI (2) *1990’s (4) WWI (2) *1990’s (4) 1920’s (2) Present Day Issues (4) 1920’s (2) Present Day Issues (4) 1930’s (2) 1930’s (2) WWII (3) WWII (3) 1950’s (3) 1950’s (3) ()=grading period covered

4. Activities Diagnostic Exercises: Diagnostic Exercises: All students will be taking a diagnostic exercise the week of school. The results do not count toward your grade and is meant to set baselines for prior knowledge. All students will be taking a diagnostic exercise the week of school. The results do not count toward your grade and is meant to set baselines for prior knowledge. Every student’s progress will be compared with their performance on the diagnostic exercise Every student’s progress will be compared with their performance on the diagnostic exercise

5. Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Info Students in the 10 th Grade will take a practice version of the OGT in the fall Students in the 10 th Grade will take a practice version of the OGT in the fall The students will take the actual OGT for the first time in spring 2010 The students will take the actual OGT for the first time in spring 2010 We will begin the OGT review cycle shortly after we return from the Christmas break. We will begin the OGT review cycle shortly after we return from the Christmas break. Tutoring will be made available to interested students Tutoring will be made available to interested students

6. Weekly Activities Monday – Content based activities Monday – Content based activities Tuesday – Content based activities Tuesday – Content based activities Wednesday – Political Updates/Test Strategies/Content Wednesday – Political Updates/Test Strategies/Content Thursday – Course Content/Document Based Question (DBQ) or CSR exercises Thursday – Course Content/Document Based Question (DBQ) or CSR exercises Friday – Allotted Assessment Time Friday – Allotted Assessment Time

7. Unit Study A the start of each unit each student is given a complete concept map of the unit. A the start of each unit each student is given a complete concept map of the unit. The concept map is a graphic that outlines the learning goals for that unit. The concept map is a graphic that outlines the learning goals for that unit. The learning goals for all units are taken directly from Ohio Department of Education standards for HS social studies The learning goals for all units are taken directly from Ohio Department of Education standards for HS social studies The lessons in the unit are based on the learning goals. The lessons in the unit are based on the learning goals.

9. Examples of Instructional Activities Film facts: student are shown an overview documentary on the unit and we review the important facts as a class. Film facts: student are shown an overview documentary on the unit and we review the important facts as a class. Structured note taking: Students are guided through a structured lecture/discussion where the instructor advises them on what to make note of as the lesson progresses. Students are allowed to ask questions and join in the process. Structured note taking: Students are guided through a structured lecture/discussion where the instructor advises them on what to make note of as the lesson progresses. Students are allowed to ask questions and join in the process. Document based questions (DBQ): The students are presented with a historical document related to unit material. The students will analyze the document and complete a written exercise. Document based questions (DBQ): The students are presented with a historical document related to unit material. The students will analyze the document and complete a written exercise.

10. Types of Assessments Grading System: Grading System: We will be using the APS standard system for grading We will be using the APS standard system for grading Students earn points for all assignments, tests, quizzes, projects..etc Students earn points for all assignments, tests, quizzes, projects..etc The student’s total points earned will be compared to the total points they could have earned and a percentage will be calculated. The student’s total points earned will be compared to the total points they could have earned and a percentage will be calculated. See attached handout for the APS scale See attached handout for the APS scale

12. Progress Reports Student progress are available as follows: Student progress are available as follows: Email progress reports are available anytime on request from a parent Email progress reports are available anytime on request from a parent Interim reporting four weeks into each grading period Interim reporting four weeks into each grading period Students may get a verbal progress report during regular office hours or by appointment Students may get a verbal progress report during regular office hours or by appointment

13. Participation Points You will receive 5 points everyday you are in class, prepared and participating as directed by the instructor. You will receive 5 points everyday you are in class, prepared and participating as directed by the instructor. You will not receive points is you are in violation of class/school rules You will not receive points is you are in violation of class/school rules This is a major part of your grade. This is a major part of your grade.