Welcome! 9.5.18 Mrs. McCarville
US History Mrs. McCarville Miss Pattinson
Attendance
What is this class about? Semester 1 Unit 1: Foundations Unit 2: Expansion Unit 3: Civil War Unit 4: Industrialization Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI Unit 6: Roaring ‘20s Semester 2 Unit 7: Great Depression Unit 8: WWII Unit 9: Cold War Unit 10: Civil Rights Unit 11: Vietnam Unit 12: Contemporary America
What do I need to bring? A writing stick (pen/pencil) Highlighter A 3-ring binder A spiral notebook or compbook
Textbook You do NOT need to get a US History textbook* We will have a class set in the room You will have online access at home
What can I expect? Lots of reading (both primary & secondary sources) Documentaries & Crash Course videos Debates & Discussions Group work (jigsaws, Socratic Seminars, etc.)
What can I expect? Writing thesis statements & using evidence Unit tests (multiple choice & short-answer) Essays (at least 1 per semester) A multiple-choice final exam for each semester
Syllabus FAQ Grading Test Corrections Late Work Extra Credit Grade Adjustments
Homework Syllabus Interest Inventory Read & signed by both you and your parent/guardian Interest Inventory Tell me about yourself Both are due tomorrow!