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Advanced Social Studies, Comprehensive Social Studies & Sports History

Welcome to Marion L. Steele High School Open House/New Semester

Advanced & Comprehensive SSiii and Sports History Mr. McConihe

My name is Mr. McConihe and your son/daughter is enrolled in either Advanced/Comprehensive Social Studies class or Sports History (or both). I am looking forward to an exciting year. It is my goal to provide all students with an educationally challenging, yet fun, experience in my classroom.

I teach demanding courses. We will cover several topics. There will be periodic homework, including assignments not finished in-class. Students will need the supplies listed below. These materials should be brought to class daily. We cover a lot of material in one class period so good attendance is imperative.

Hopefully, your son/daughter will show you at home their course policies / grading rubric, which is to be signed. I have high expectations of all my students. I am asking for your help to maintain those expectations by checking with your son/daughter periodically to make sure that his/her work is being done. I am available to help students individually before school, during my prep periods, and after school.

If you would like me to notify you of test dates and/or update you on your son/daughter’s progress, please contact me via email. Do not hesitate to contact me at 440-988-1349 or al_mcconihe@amherstk12.org if you have any questions or concerns during the year.

With the Covid-19 pandemic and protocols in place associated with it, there may be times when absences from school occur. Flexibility will be key in dealing with these absences, but the vast majority of work will be assigned in google classroom which will allow you to complete it at home. It has been my policy that there is a 25% penalty for school work submitted late, however, this may be adjusted depending on the nature of the absence and is within my discretion. Assessments will need to be made up within a day of being absent. You expected to follow the course work even when absent. Any changes that may occur to the syllabus will be shared in Google Classroom.

All school rules and procedures will be enforced according to the student handbook and code of conduct. In addition, all guidelines/mandates from the Governor of Ohio, CDC, Lorain County Board of Health, and the Amherst Schools Opening plan will be followed. There is a proper protocol that you are required to follow, working together we can help maintain a safe, productive school experience.

Social Studies content for class will be posted on the teacher webpage: https://sites.google.com/a/amherstk12.org/mrmcconihe/. The students performance on the end-of-course exam for this course may be reflected on the school district report card—optimum performance expected. Students are expected to pass the Trimester and earn at least a 60% in order to gain credit for class.

onCampus 2021-22 Supplies & Dates -- Supplies DUE by 9-7-21

1 - Container of Sanitation Wipes 1 - Extra mask

1 - Box of tissues 1 - Pack of loose-leaf paper with holes

2 - Writing utensils 1 - Highlighter

Thank you,

Mr. Allan J. McConihe

Social Studies Teacher

Marion L. Steele High School

Go Comets!

Students will be expected to complete for the end-of-course exam:

(1) Go to

http://www.ohiotestprep.com/hs-american-government.html --- Complete the eight modules

Sports History Standards

This course examines the place sports hold in American life in the 20th Century and beyond. It is designed both th supplement student’s understanding of American History and to examine the role that sports has played in shaping contemporary society. Close attention will be paid to the context of sports, especially as it relates to the economic and social environment. Sociological themes include group behavior, deviance and social control, inequalities of gender. The course will exam contemporary issues and controversies that have political, economic, social, historic and geographic components.

This course examines the baseball, football, men & women’s basketball, hockey, men & women’s World Cup soccer, and Olympics from 1876 to the present. Students will exam many athletes, with an emphasis on Ohioans and it’s sports teams, that performed at the highest level, overcame challenges and expanded the spirit and community pride of citizens in society. Students will be shown the episodes of the past, realize how the nature of the sports world was shaped and understand how these events came to pass.

Students will experience local community relics of uniquely recognized sports heroes and analyze statistics of their careers. Students will study the rapidly expanding interest in sports into a global phenomenon, make comparative statistical analyses and realize the impact of technology on sports. Students will learn the positions of each sport.

TOPIC: Players, Teams & Moments

Some events and people in sports history that have considerable importance

for the development of the their respective sports. Students use historical thinking to examine key athletes and games/matches which form the basis for the American Sports History in the 20th Century and an impact was made on their respective communities.

CONTENT STATEMENTS:

1. Baseball players, teams & moments from the turn of the 20th century to Babe Ruth, from WWII era to the 1960’s & 1970’s, the 1980’s & 1990’s, and into the 21st century.

2. Football players players, teams & moments from the early collegiate days at the turn of the 20th century, football roots in Ohio to the pre­Super Bowl era, and football since the Super Bowl era; Ohio is the cradle for coaches and home of the NFL Hall of Fame.

3. Basketball players, teams & moments from inventor Dr. Naismith at the Springfield, Mass. YMCA, college basketball, pro basketball from the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, the WNBA and into the 21st century.

4. Hockey players, teams & moments from original six to 21st century.

5. Men & women’s soccer players, teams and moments from college & pro’s and World

Cup.

Sports History Standards

TOPIC: Team Dynasties & Best Players of the Decades of the 20th Century

CONTENT STATEMENTS:

6. The rise of the best sports teams dynasties in each of the eleven decades starting from 1900. 7. Identify a timeline as to what teams were at the height of their prime and dominance, and the players that made their teams great.

8. Feature Yankees, Cardinals, A’s, Red Sox, Giants, Dodgers dynasties in baseball.

9. Feature Browns, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, 49ers & Patriots dynasties in NFL football.

10. Feature Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State & Alabama dynasties in collegiate football.

11. Feature Celtics,Lakers, Bulls & Spurs dynasties in professional basketball.

12. Feature Kansas, North Carolina, UCLA, Indiana & Duke dynasties in men’s collegiate basketball; Feature Tennessee & UCONN dynasties in women’s collegiate basketball.

13. Feature Canadiens & Red Wings dynasties in hockey.

14. Feature USWNT & Lady Tarheels dynasties in soccer.

15. Feature USA’s Men & women Olympic dynasties.

TOPIC: Athletic Teams establish locations and relocate to favorable economic markets, urban areas experiencing rapid growth and private ownership decisions.

CONTENT STATEMENTS:

16. MLB training camps move west to escape racial tensions in the early 20th century.

17. Understanding California as a Destination: NFL Cleveland Rams move west to Los Angeles before MLB’s Brooklyn Dodgers & New York Giants move west to California & San Francisco 49ers become the 1st established professional team in California.

18. Population Growth: Professional leagues grow in the Sun Belt in the latter half of the 20th century.

19. The Cyclical Phenomenon: Professional Leagues expand, generate revenue with television advertisements, leading to increased salaries for players and an increase in ticket prices for fans, especially in the latter half of the 20th century.

TOPIC: Economics of sports & free agency

CONTENT STATEMENTS:

21. Bullying?...:Owners exercise total autonomy over players in the first century of professional sports by using the reserve clause, part of a player contract which stated the rights to players were retained by the team upon the contract's expiration.

22. Court Case: Flood v. Kuhn ­ MLB Commissioner Kuhn vs. St. Louis Cardinals’ all­star outfielder Curt Flood request for free agency, citing the propriety of the reserve clause, alleging violation of federal antitrust laws.

23. The Black Sox Scandal regarding the 1919 World Series makes sports ugly.

24. Showcase how New York Yankees and MLB hall of famer George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth saved baseball, and changed sports forever.

25. Unionization Labor organizations grew among the professional leagues to establish collective bargaining

26. Students will realize why professional athletes’ salaries are so high.

Sports History Standards

TOPIC: Issues & controversies in sports

27. Deviance ­ Steroids in Baseball in the 1990’s; Home run records fall but athletes kept out of the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown

28. Violence ­ Concussions in Football

29. Global Politics ­ How Governments & Global Politics Influence Sports in Soccer & Olympics; Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the national anthem; Political events surrounding the 1980 USA Men’s Hockey Team upset over the USSR; Why Cincinnati Reds changed their nickname during the Cold War; MLB’s best players volunteer serve their country during WWII, sacrificing personal statistics & accolades.

30. Race & Ethnicity ­ Jackie Robinson & Larry Doby break MLB’s color barrier in 1947; Sports teams nicknames like Indians, Redskins & Blackhawks.

31. Sports Athletes that get into trouble off the field

TOPIC: Social Class, Media, Commercialization & Technology

CONTENT STATEMENTS:

32. Money & Power ­ Sports Markets: Big vs. Small

33. Sports & Media ­ Whether they can survive without each other

34. Sports & Economy: The characteristics of commercial sports

35. Technological advances in sports present issues related to costs, distribution of benefits, ethical considerations, and intended and unintended consequences on and off the field.

SSiii Standards / Pacing Guide

American Gov’t/Econ Pacing Guide 2021-2022

Unit 1: Introduction to Government & Economics including Topics: Structure & Function of Federal Government, Public Policy & Economics

1.1 Purposes & Functions of Government and Economics

12. Law and public policy are created and implemented by three branches of government; each functions with its own set of powers and responsibilities.

18. A variety of entities within the three branches of government, at all levels, address public policy issues that arise in domestic and international affairs.

20. The federal government uses spending and tax policy to maintain economic stability and foster economic growth. Regulatory actions carry economic costs and benefits.

Approximate number of weeks/days

30 days

Unit 2: Foundations of American Government including Topics: Principles of the Constitution, Structure & Functions of Federal Government and Civic Participation

2.1 Basic Principles of Government

5. As the supreme law of the land, the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers and relationship with the governed.

6. The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States.

13. The political process creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government in addressing current issues.

2.2 Federalists & Anti-Federalists

6. The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States.

8.The Bill of Rights was drafted in response to the national debate over the ratification of the Constitution of the United States.

2.3 Conflict Resolution

4. The processes of persuasion, compromise, consensus building and negotiation contribute to the democratic process.

8. The Bill of Rights was drafted in response to the national debate over the ratification of the

American Gov’t/Econ Pacing Guide

Constitution of the United States.

Approximate number of weeks/days

30 days

Unit 3: Structures & Functions of American Government including Topics: Role of the People, Principles of the Constitution, Ohio Constitution and Local Government, Public Policy & Economics

3.1 Three Branches of Government

14. In the United States, people have rights that protect them from undue governmental interference. Rights carry responsibilities that help define how people use their rights and that require respect for the rights of others. In contrast, the government has a ‘catch-all’ implied power that allows the government to call/draft using selective service.

15. Historically, the United States has struggled with majority rule and the extension of minority rights. As a result of this struggle, the government has increasingly extended civil rights to marginalized groups and broadened opportunities for participation.

21. The Federal Reserve System uses monetary tools to regulate the nation’s money supply and moderate the effects of expansion and contraction in the economy.

3.2 Constitutional Amendments

9. The constitutional amendments known collectively as the Reconstruction Amendments extended new constitutional protections to African Americans, though the struggle to fully achieve equality would continue.

10. Constitutional amendments have provided for civil rights such as suffrage for disenfranchised groups.

11. Constitutional amendments have altered provisions for the structure and functions of the federal government.

3.3 Ohio’s State & Local Governments

16. As a framework for the state, the Ohio Constitution has similarities and differences to the federal Constitution; it was changed in 1851 to address difficulties governing the state.

17. Individuals in Ohio have a responsibility to assist state and local governments as they address relevant and often controversial problems that directly affect their communities.

18. A variety of entities within the three branches of government, at all levels, address public policy issues that arise in domestic and international affairs.

19. Individuals and organizations play a role within federal, state and local governments in helping to determine public (domestic and foreign) policy.

American Gov’t/Econ Pacing Guide

Approximate number of weeks/days

40 days

Unit 4: Changing Constitutional Government including Topics: Civic Involvement, Civic Participation & Principles of the Constitution

4.1 Rights and Responsibilities

2. Political parties, interest groups and the media provide opportunities for civic involvement through various means.

3. Issues can be analyzed through the critical use of credible sources.

4.2 Evolution of the Constitution

1. Opportunities for civic engagement within the structures of government are made possible through political and public policy processes. Registering to vote and selective services requirement.

7. Constitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation and informal practices.

9. The constitutional amendments known collectively as the Reconstruction Amendments extended new constitutional protections to African Americans, though the struggle to fully achieve equality would continue.

10. Constitutional amendments have provided for civil rights such as suffrage for disenfranchised groups.

11. Constitutional amendments have altered provisions for the structure and functions of the federal government.

Approximate number of weeks/days

30 days

Unit 5: Government & the Economy including Topics Government & Economics

5.1 Fiscal Policy

20. The federal government uses spending and tax policy to maintain economic stability and foster economic growth. Regulatory actions carry economic costs and benefits.

5.2 Monetary Policy

21.The Federal Reserve System uses monetary tools to regulate the nation’s money supply and moderate the effects of expansion and contraction in the economy.

American Gov’t/Econ Pacing Guide

Approximate number of weeks/days

30 days

UNIT 6: State Test Review includes all Topics

Content Statements 1-21 & Prepare for EOC Exams

Approximate number of weeks/days

20 days