Download Honors U. S. History-Course of Study Mrs. Beverly Mayer Course

Honors U. S. History-Course of Study
Mrs. Beverly Mayer
Course Description: Students will examine the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution
and America’s growing role in world diplomatic relations, including the SpanishAmerican War and World War I. Students will study the goals and accomplishments of the Progressive
movement and the New Deal. Students will also learn about the various factors that led to America’s
entry into WW II, as well as its consequences for American life. Students will explore the causes and
course of the Cold War, and recent events and trends that have shaped modern-day America.
Additionally, students will learn the causes and consequences of contemporary issues impacting their
world today. Students will continue to use skills for historical and geographical analysis as they examine
American history since Reconstruction with special attention to Tennessee connections in history,
geography, politics, and people. Students will continue to learn fundamental concepts in civics,
economics, and geography within the context of United States history. The reading of primary source
documents is a key feature of United States history standards. Students will focus on current human and
physical geographic issues important in contemporary America and the global society. Finally, students
will be studying current events as they happen not only in the United State but abroad and how these
events have an impact on the present United States. As honor students, they will have extended
reading assignments that connect with specified curriculum, do research –based writing assignments,
projects that apply course curriculum to relevant or real-world situations, use appropriate technology
into the course of study and lastly be allowed to use job shadowing experiences with presentations
which connect class study to the world of work.
Course Grading:
25% Exam
20% Tests
15% Daily Grades
15% Quizzes
15% Projects
10% Homework
Grading Scale: Humboldt High School
A: 93-100
D: 70-74
B: 85-92
F: 69 or below
C: 75-84
Grading policies: Students will be assessed in many ways: class participation, daily grades, homework,
mid-term and final exams, projects, quizzes announced and unannounced. Cheating or plagiarism will
not be tolerated and students will receive a zero if this happens.
Completion of assignments: All assignments will be turned in on time as late assignments will be heavily
penalized. Make-up tests and quizzes will be done after school. Also, all missed work due to being
absent should be picked up after school. It is the responsibility of the student to get make-up work.
Students will have two days in which to complete this work. After that, a student will receive a zero if
work is not completed.
Class rules:
1. Student should be in seat before the bell rings.
2. Bring all supplies needed for class such as pencil, paper, and textbook. A hi-liter would be useful
to underline and hi-light pertinent information.
3. Students should respect other students as well as the teacher.
Units to be covered in class:
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The Rise of Industrial America 1877-1914
The Progressive Era 1890-1920
The 1920’s
The Great Depression
Between the Wars and World War II (1921-1947)
Cold War (1945-1975)
Modern United States (1945-1979)
Contemporary United States 1980-Today
Current Event magazine used weekly
Extra Credit: American Experience/The President’s WLJT /Students will be advised of dates and
instructions.
Communication: If you need to meet with me after school or during my planning period, please make
an appointment by calling the office and asking to speak with me. The telephone number of the high
school is 784-2781. My school e-mail address is [email protected].