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U.S.
History 7
Content:
7th grade will focus on the history of the
United States from the settlement of Jamestown to the end of the Cold War.
During the first trimester, we will explore the settlement of the English
colonies, the American Revolution, and the creation of the Constitution. In
the second trimester, the focus will be on the Civil War, Reconstruction,
and the Progressive Era. To close out the year, we will focus on the
development of American society during the twentieth century. The topics
here include the Great Depression and World War II. In addition to this,
students will maintain a social science vocabulary list and complete a
number of research and current events assignments over the course of the
year. The main theme of the course will center on the role of government in
our nation’s history and how that role has evolved over time.
Materials:
Textbook: The American Nation, Prentice Hall
Upfront Magazine (student subscription)
Spiral Notebook (200 pages)
Goals:
The primary goals of this course are to introduce you
to the study of history and provide you with an understanding of the key
developments that have shaped our nation’s history.
Skills:
You should expect to develop such skills as reading
comprehension, essay writing, note taking, analyzing primary sources,
recognizing bias, understanding cause and effect, and researching.
Expectations:
Since you will be called on in class during our
discussions, you should anticipate spending about 20-30 minutes each
night preparing for class.
Grading:
- Homework [20%]: Homework assignments will be
checked both at random and on test days. You will
start every trimester with a homework grade of 100. However, five points
will be deducted for every incomplete homework assignment. In addition to
this, homework assignments will be collected from time to time and graded
for quality. Homework must be legible.
- Class Participation [20%]: Positive
contributions to class discussions.
- Quizzes [20%]: Quizzes (announced and
unannounced) will be given throughout the year.
- Tests [20%]: You will take written tests
periodically. These will be announced at least one week in advance.
- Written Work [20%]: Written assignments
(essays and research papers) will be assigned periodically. These
assignments will be evaluated both in terms of content and form.
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