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Our Course Description
Course Objectives
Periods and Topics Covered
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Dan Lamping / LampingD@msdr9.org
This introductory United States History course covers the periods of American history from Reconstruction to the Modern Era. U.S. History examines the ever-evolving relationships among the government, the people, and the economy, as well as analyzing the changing views of citizenship. Students in this course will also evaluate the role of the United States in globalization. United States History asks students to evaluate historical perspectives through the analysis of historical documents for the purpose of finding, creating, writing and giving evidence to defend an argument.
The student will read, discuss, and analyze key documents from U.S. History.
The student will create written arguments with contextual support and evidence on historical issues, regularly throughout the course.
The student will research and evaluate historical information to support arguments both oral and written.
The student will interpret economic data and draw parallels with historical contexts.
The student will reflect on, and define the changing nature of citizenship and government as America progresses through history.
The student will explain how US foreign policy reacts to and influences world events.
Concepts in history and historical thinking skills
Foundations in U.S. government
Reconstruction
Manifest Destiny and Conquering of the West
Gilded Age and Progressive Era
U.S. Imperialism
The Great Depression
Warfare in the 20th Century
World War I
World War II
Cold War
Korean War
Vietnam War
Wars in the Middle East
Social Movements of the 20th Century
Contemporary America
A 90-100%
Exceptional:
Mastery & Analysis: Demonstrates comprehensive and insightful mastery of the subject matter and / or in depth analysis or argument construction with appropriate evidence.
Directions & Development: All assignment directions are followed completely, and the work is exceptionally well-organized and presented.
Communication: Clear, compelling communication with proper grammar and mechanics of writing followed, including citations if applicable.
Objective Points: For objective questions (e.g., multiple-choice), at least 90% of the available points are earned.
B 80-89%
Strong:
Mastery & Analysis: Demonstrates a clear understanding and high-level proficiency in the subject matter, including clear analysis or argument construction, with appropriate evidence, though may lack the depth or insight of an 'A' level.
Directions & Development: Most assignment directions are followed. The work is well-organized and thorough.
Communication: Clear communication, though minor inconsistencies in grammar or adherence to mechanics of writing may be present.
Objective Points: For objective questions (e.g., multiple-choice), 80-89% of the available points are earned.
C 70-79%
Competent:
Mastery & Analysis: Demonstrates a functional understanding of core concepts and meets the basic requirements of the assignment. Analysis or arguments may be present but underdeveloped,using some relevant evidence but lack depth overall.
Directions & Development: Most assignment directions are followed, but the work may be lacking in completeness or organization.
Communication: Understandable communication, but clarity is limited by notable errors in grammar, mechanics of writing, or organization.
Objective Points: For objective questions (e.g., multiple-choice), 70-79% of the available points are earned.
D 60-69%
Developing:
Mastery & Analysis: Shows significant gaps in understanding or execution, meeting only the minimum criteria to pass. Analysis and use of evidence is weak or missing.
Evidence & Support: Evidence is limited, irrelevant, inaccurate, or entirely absent.
Directions & Development: Only some assignment directions are followed, and the work is incomplete or below average.
Communication: Lacks detail and clarity, with frequent errors in grammar and mechanics of writing that interfere with understanding.
Objective Points: For objective questions (e.g., multiple-choice), 60-69% of the available points are earned.
F 0-59%
Unsatisfactory:
Mastery & Analysis: Demonstrates a lack of understanding of the material. Key objectives are missing, and the quality is significantly below the acceptable standard with Little to no credible or relevant evidence
Directions & Development: Does not meet the minimum requirements, with most assignment directions not being followed. The work is incomplete.
Communication: Communication is unclear or incomprehensible due to pervasive errors in writing and organization.
Objective Points: For objective questions (e.g., multiple-choice), fewer than 59% of the available points are earned.
The mechanics of writing are the technical rules governing the accuracy and clarity of written work, including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
Students will rarely be assigned homework, though they will routinely have coursework with time to work in class. What doesn't get finished in class should be completed during Panther Prep, AT (Academic Time) or at home before the start of the next class or by the due date.
Late coursework will be accepted through the end of the unit with 10% grade reduction for each class period late, up to 30% max reduction, through the end of the unit.
Test corrections will be allowed on end of unit assessments with students able to earn up to 50% of the points they missed.
Use of AI to complete coursework, copying another student's work, and / or pasting material from other sources and submitting it as the original work of the student may result in a failing grade for the assignment / assessment.