Mr. O'Regan's History Class

"We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring 

will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time."

–T.S. Eliot

Class Materials

Content:  This course is driven by two historical themes that are consistent from the early 20th Century to the present: government's expanding role and its impact on American life AND the United State's growing presence and power on the world stage. Units include some of the following:  Progressive Reform, Imperialism, World War I, Great Depression, World War II, Cold War, Vietnam, Civil Rights Movement, Watergate, and the War on Terror.  Within these units, the trends, turning points, and debates involving the following are also examined:  technological, scientific, economic, sociocultural, political, and religious.  Much of the class format thrives on open class discussion and project-based assessments, which encourage a free exchange of ideas that cultivates curiosity, leadership, and problem-solving.  Students are expected to follow current events because they will be discussed throughout different units and are integral in keeping the historical content interesting and relevant.    

Grading:  Grading is category weighted with Q1, Q3 and Q4 comprised of 60% assessments, 40% classwork/homework.  In Q2, students complete a department mandated Junior Year Research Paper to pass the course for the year, and the weighting is different:  30% research paper, 40% assessments, 30% classwork/homework.  

Class Materials

Content:  This course is driven by two historical themes that are consistent from the early 20th Century to the present: expansion of government and its impact on American life AND the United State's growth as a world power. Units include some of the following: Progressive Reform, Imperialism, World War I, Great Depression, World War II, Cold War, Vietnam, Civil Rights Movement, Watergate, and the War on Terror.  Within these units, the trends, turning points, and debates involving the following are also examined: technological, scientific, economic, sociocultural, political, and religious.

Class activities regularly use visuals to complete note-taking and HW review in a way that improves English vocabulary and historical knowledge.  However, the course also heavily relies on one-to-one instruction that fits the needs of individual students and challenges them to advance their language through studying history.  Students are expected to study current events and will use research, technology, creativity, and teamwork to complete projects.

Grading:  Grading is category weighted and comprised of 50% assessments, 50% classwork/homework.