11th Grade United States History and Government 2013-2014 Course Outline A. 3 Simple Rules 1. Be PUNCTUAL. 2. Be PREPARED. 3. Be PRESENT.

Ms. L. Dadush

B. Coursework and Objectives 1. United States History is a one year course culminating with a NYS United States History and Government Regents Exam. 2. Coursework spans the history of the United States through the present time. 3. Students will study the development of our countrys government and how it relates to them as they prepare to become active members of society. 4. Students will use prior knowledge as a foundation to gain new information and awareness of the country we live in. 5. Students will develop comprehension skills through text as well as writing skills based on related topics. C. Homework 1. Given 3-4 nights a week and is due the following day unless specified. 2. Must be completed on a separate sheet of paper (NOT ON NOTES) to be collected (unless a worksheet) 3. Late work is NOT tolerated! If a student misses a homework assignment, it must be completed by the following day for half credit to be given. D. Tests and Quizzes 1. Tests are given 2-3 times during each trimester. 2. Quizzes are given throughout each unit both announced and surprise! E. Projects and Reports - You will be expected to complete projects throughout the units related to the topic we are studying. You will also be working on a trimester long research paper that you will present to the class. F. Course grade is calculated using the following percentages: Tests Quizzes Homework Class work activities Projects/Reports NY Times Summer Reading 25% 10% 20% 15% 20% 10%

G. Supplies 1. Loose-leaf binder & paper (or 5 subject notebook) minimum size, 1 inches 3. Blue and/or black pens

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Sturdy Folder Subject dividers/tabs Highlighter Access to a newspaper, weekly

H. Discipline Policy 1. Students must abide by the discipline and school policies.

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You may email me at lmdadush@gmail.com or via Engrade (username: lisadadush) with questions or concerns about assignments.

Ms. L. Dadush

U.S. History

I have read and agree to adhere to the class policies and guidelines. Return completed and signed by you and your parent(s) on the second day of school. Student: Name (printed) ____________________________ ____________________________ Cell phone number ________________________ Email address ____________________________________________________ Parent: Name (printed) ____________________________ ____________________________ Cell phone number ________________________ Email address ______________________________________________________ Best way to contact you (email or phone) (please list if different from above or any other specific instructions): _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Signature

11th Grade United States History and Government Course Syllabus and Skills

Students Will Be Able To (SWBAT): 1. Critically read a variety of texts (informational, narrative, and data) for a specific purpose. (Obtain Information) a. Understand bias b. Analyze evidence critically by identifying relevant and irrelevant information, determining credibility of a source, and evaluating the validity of the information c. Analyze accounts of history written from multiple perspectives d. Differentiate fact from opinion e. Summarize f. Make inferences g. Identify main idea and supporting details h. Critical literacy read for a purpose, ask questions as you read, and monitor understanding i. Understand how maps and graphic representations are used to display geographic issues, problems and questions j. Develop hypotheses and draw conclusions based on geographic information from maps, photographs, computer models, and other geographic representations 2. Analyze, synthesize and evaluate information for a new understanding. (Process Information) a. Make connections to prior knowledge b. Analyze primary sources c. Express opinions and make judgments about ideas, information, experiences and issues d. Set criteria for making evaluations and judgments 3. Present a focused and supported position to a specific audience. (Present Information) a. Write essays developing a thesis (a DBQ and a Thematic Essay) b. Write constructed responses (in notebook and on tests) c. Prepare and present oral presentations d. Conduct discussions 4. General academic skills: a. Follow written and oral directions to complete task requirements b. Take outlined notes c. Identify key information 5. Overall History Habits and Routines a. Develop empathy and understanding for others (within the classroom and our global society) b. Apply past knowledge to new situations c. Think and communicate with clarity and precision

d. Persist and persevere

11th Grade United States History and Government Course Curriculum 2013-2014 1st Trimester Section 1: Geography a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Uses/Purposes of Geography relationships between people, places and environment location, characteristics, movement Places and Regions Northern, Middle and Southern Colonies Economy depends on geography Effects of Geography and Topography Agrarian vs. Industrial Regions Natural Resources Low Population Density

Section 2: Historical Foundations of American Society and Government a. b. c. d. e. Historical Influence on American Government The Colonial Experience The American Revolution Declaration of Independence The Articles of Confederation

Section 3: The Constitution a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. The Constitutional Convention Federalism Separation of Powers and The Legislative Branch Electing the President, The Electoral College The Roles of the President The Judicial Branch and Marbury v Madison The Bill of Rights Constitutional Flexibility The Unwritten Constitution

Section 4: Federalist Era The New Nation a. b. c. d. e. The Presidency of George Washington - Precedents are set The Presidency of John Adams - Political Parties Form The Presidency of Thomas Jefferson The Presidency of James Madison - The War of 1812 The Presidency of James Monroe

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The Presidency of Andrew Jackson - The Age of Jackson The 1850's - Age of Reform

PROJECT #1: Choose one of the three branches of the federal government. Design a pamphlet or brochure that details the role, responsibilities and actions of that branch.

PROJECT #2: Research paper Choose 2 presidents from the Federalists Era. Compare and contrast their actions while in office. Include policies they supported, conflicts they dealt with, and the impact they had on the nation.

Section 5: The Nation Grows and Divides: Nationalism and Sectionalism a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Sectionalism The Southern Defense of Slavery Abolition Territorial Expansion and Manifest Destiny The Beginning of the Civil War Why the North won the Civil War Effects of the Civil War

Section 6: Reconstruction a. b. c. d. e. Reconstruction Plans Life in the South during Reconstruction Reconstruction Amendments and the Southern Reaction Segregation in the South The End of Reconstruction

2nd Trimester Section 7: The Rise of American Business, Industry, and Labor a. b. c. Business development Government Policies Toward Business Labor Organizations

Section 8: Industrialization a. b. c. d. e. f. Foundations of Industrialization Philosophy Behind Industrialism The Formation of Unions Farmers deal with their problems - The Populist Party Policies Towards Native Americans The West

PROJECT #1: Create an illustrated timeline of major historical events during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Include major causes, details during, and effects this major time period had on the nation. Section 9: Urbanization and Immigration a. Cities and Problems Grow Urbanization b. Achievements c. Immigration

Section 10: The Progressive Movement a. Causes b. The Muckrakers c. Social and Economic Reform and Consumer Protection d. Government Action e. Progressive Presidents Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson f. Life in the Cities Improve PROJECT #2: Create a poster ad advertising one of the major problems addressed during the Progressive Era. Include actions reformers made and solutions formed by them and the government. Be sure to include a creative slogan, pictures and be visually pleasing. Section 11: Imperialism a. Emerging global involvement b. The U.S. as a world power c. Justification of Imperialism d. The Spanish American War e. Foreign Policy Towards Latin America and Asia Section 12: World War I a. Causes b. U.S. entry into the war c. Peace and arms control 3rd Trimester Section 13: Prosperity and the Great Depression a. The 1920s b. Presidents Harding and Coolidge c. Constitutional and Legal Issues d. Causes of the depression e. Impact of the depression f. FDR and his programs Section 14: World War II a. Causes b. Americas involvement c. Post WWII Goals and Plans Section 15: The Cold War a. The United Nations b. Foreign Policy of Containment

c. President Eisenhower d. The Cold War at home Section 16: Reaction to Communism a. McCarthyism Section 17: Civil Rights Movement a. African Americans b. Women c. Native Americans d. Americans with disabilities Section 18: Modern America a. Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon b. The Vietnam War c. Conservatism d. Watergate e. Presidents Ford, Carter, Reagan f. Approaching and Beginning The 21st Century g. The Persian Gulf War h. Presidents George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barak Obama i. Living in the Global Age j. Technology k. Terrorism l. Environmental Concerns PROJECT #1: We Didnt Start the Fire. Create a digital decade book (yearbook) including music, pictures, and details of events chronicled in the Billy Joel song. Choose 10 events from each decade from the song (1950s-1980s)