1. Mrs. Pfeifer F-14
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2. US History Curriculum
Throughout this class, we will explore the major themes and events in US History. The primary emphasis of this course will be on the 20th century with a four week “connecting phase” that deals with the major events of 18th and 19th century US History. By emphasizing the 20th century we will be able to follow the course of United States history all the way to present day.

3. What Does that mean???
We will divide the year into 8 Eras….

4. The Colonies to Civil War

5. Industrialism and Reform

6. Imperialism

7. The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression

8. World War II

9. The Cold War

10. The Civil Rights Movement

11. Contemporary History – 1960s, 1970s and Beyond

13. Index Card Information
At the top of your card, please write your name
Please answer the following questions/provide me with the following information:
1. The last book you read
2. What you like to do in your free time
3. Any school activities you are involved in
5. Who was your World History teacher?
6. The most interesting thing you learned in history last year
7. The most difficult part of your history class last year (homework, tests, class notes..etc..

14. Who Are We? Essential Questions:
It is important to remember that this class is the history of YOUR country. You and your generation make up the future history…
Essential Questions:
What does it mean to be an American?
What does the American Dream mean to you?
Why should you care about your country’s history?
Where are we headed in the 21st Century?

15. Your Job: Gather data to help you answer the essential questions
Step One: Read and highlight the quotes from students around the country. Share what you liked or disliked from the quotes with your partner.
Step Two: Watch the video clip
Step Three:
You will interview your partner and jot down their answers to the above questions on YOUR SHEET of paper.
Then your partner will interview you!
Be prepared to share YOUR PARTNER’S answers!
The OLDEST person should be interviewed first.

16. Grading Guidelines Effort and participation Class/home work
Interactive notebook
Multimedia and class projects
Tests and quizzes
Short and formal papers
Semester exam

17. If you are absent from class:
Step One: check posted assignment calendar and file folder for missing assignments (see back table)OR check posted assignments on website.
Step Two: per school policy you have TWO days for every day of absence to make up work
Step Three: tests and quizzes will be made up by appointment.
NOTE: being absent does NOT excuse you from notebook entries. It is your responsibility to obtain notebook assignments from the website, file folder or classmate when absent.

18. Can I Turn in My Assignments Late??
LATE WORK OPTION:
If you are unable to complete an assignment on time you have the option of turning in the assignment late for HALF CREDIT.
Late assignments can only be completed from the CURRENT UNIT OF STUDY. Once the unit ends, the window of opportunity for turning in late work for that unit closes.
Late interactive notebooks will receive a 5 point deduction for each day late beyond due date
Students will not receive “bail out” extra credit assignments for missed or late work. The way to be successful is to attend class and turn in work on time!

19. Student Behavior Be Prompt – I keep track of tardies
Be Prepared – you don’t have to lug around that textbook….but bring your notebook and homework
Be Respectful – of your classroom, your teacher, and your classmates. Everyone’s opinion matters. Learn how to respectfully disagree with others. Rude, disrespectful, and intolerant language and behavior will not be tolerated.
Be Productive – I realize you have other things going on in your lives…but your job is to focus on the work of this class during class time!

20. What happens if you don’t follow classroom rules????
First Step: verbal and/or nonverbal warning
Second Step: student/teacher conference
Third step: red detention notification slip (in-class detention of 25 minutes – may include parent phone call)
Final Step: referral and parent conference