Content and Rules
U.S. HISTORY - CLASSROOM RULES AND CONTENT
Classroom Rules - These are general guidelines. They are not all encompassing, but as high
school students, I expect you to understand your parameters. No interruptions or disruptions. Be
in your seats when the bell rings. Remain seated until I dismiss class. No gum or candy. Keep
your area clean. Do not mark on the desks. Follow school rules, especially dress code. Each
student must have their text book, history notebook, pen/pencil, and computer with them every
day.
Late work and absences - Follow the student handbook on make-up work. Late work will be
accepted, but points will be deducted for being late. Make-up tests will usually be administered
in my room, and you need to make arrangements with me.
Hours - I am usually in my room or in the building before (around 7:30) and after school. If
you need to see me, please leave me a note. During the spring I coach track so my time in the
classroom after school is limited. I will not sign papers for dismissal etc. unless I am at my
desk.
Class - Discussion/Group Work/Debates/Lecture/Videos/Speakers
Grading – Tests are approximately 60 % of the grade, essays and quizzes are the other 40%
Tests are usually true-false, multiple choice, matching and one major essay question. There will
be 1 to 2 essay questions each week. All essays should be typed. There may be assignments
and quizzes given in class.
Text – The Americans
Primary Source – The American Spirit 6th edition
Content - U.S. History from colonization to the 21st Century
Unit 1 – Exploration & Revolutionary War – chapters 1-4
Unit 2 - Early Democracy in the U.S. - chapters 5-6
Unit 3 – Nationalism and Sectionalism – chapters 7-9
Unit 4 - Civil War and Reconstruction – chapters 10-12
Unit 5 – Gilded Age – chapters 13-15
Exam
Unit 6 – Empire Building and WWI– chapters 18-19
Unit 7 – Progressivism – 16-17
Unit 8 – The 20’s – chapters 20-21
Unit 9 – New Deal – chapters 22-23
Unit 10 – WWII – chapters 24-25
Unit 11 – The 50’s – chapters 26-27
Unit 12 – The 60’s – chapter 28-31
Unit 13 – the 70’s – chapter 32
Unit 14 – The 80’s and beyond - chapters 33-34
Exam