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Accelerated World History
This course includes the same topics as World History, but they are covered mored in depth and at a faster pace. A greater emphasis is placed on critical thinking and the use of research skills.
Supply List: Spiral notebook for notetaking and assignments, colored pencils, pencils, pens, internet access.
Week of September 7-
M- We will begin our unit on the Crusades; we will be viewing a DVD series on the Crusades throughout the week. Students will be given a guided-question sheet to answer questions while they view the series. The series will take the entire week to cover. Class Discussion to follow the DVD each day this week.
T- Crusades/ HW questions-10 points/ Class Discussion
W- Crusades/ Class Discussion
T- Crusades/ HW activity- 10 points/ Class Discussion
Fr- Wrap-Up the Crusades- Possible test on Friday, if not Monday to wrap up the unit.
Modern History
Course Description: Modern political and social history provides students with the opportunity to explore topics from the last sixty years in greater depth and with greater sophistication.
Week of September 7-
M- We will be viewing a DVD Series on the Turbulent 1960s this week/ Students will be viewing to grasp the impact of the decade of the sixties and the sweeping cultural revolution that took place.
T- Continue video and students will be given questions to complete for HW.
W- Complete video on the 1960s/ Students will be given a topic from the 1960s to do small research on.
T- Current Events- Counterculture/ Time in the library to compile research into a small presentation.
F- Present findings on topic of the 60's to classmates.
F
United States History
United States history from Reconstruction to the present is covered with an emphasis on political development, social reform, and domestic affairs. The study concentrates on the understanding of cause-and-effect relationships and on developing the ability to detect historical trends. The course topics are enhanced through the use of lecture, discussion, writing, and audio-visual materials.
Supply List: Spiral Notebook for assignments and notetaking, colored pencils, pencils, pens, internet acces
Week of September 7-
M- Students will take notes from lecture concerning the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the United States around 1860./ We will discuss the factors for Industrialization and talk about the Oil and Steel industries. Section Review p.187, 1-4 for HW.
T- Continue I.R. discussion with RR Industry, Textile Industry. Students will begin to create a business in class, followed up by the Carnegie Biography.
W- Continue the Carnegie Biography in class and discuss his contributions to American Industry and Social Welfare. We will make the distinction between Robber Barons and Philanthropists of the Industrial Age.
T- Creating a business activity in class, students will break into pairs and follow steps in creating a business. Posters will be provided.
F- Cereal War and Patent War highlights in class will be discussed. Students will wrap up business activity.