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Bellows Free Academy

71 South Main Street, St. Albans, VT 05478 (get directions)

P: (802) 527-6555 • F: (802) 527-6453 (contact info)

Welcome to U.S. History 234

I. Overview

 United States History is a required course for juniors.  Students analyze America from a cultural, political, economic, military, domestic, and foreign point of view to the 21^st Century.  A variety of learning strategies will be used throughout the course including discussions, multi-media, simulations, research, term projects, and outside readings. 

 

II.  Course Outline

Semester One:

• Unit 1: The Civil War
• Unit 2: American Reconstruction
• Unit 3: Gilded Age to Progressive Reform
• Unit 4: American Imperialism
• Unit 5: World War I

 

Semester Two:

• Unit 6: The Roaring 20's
• Unit 7: The Great Depression
• Unit 8: World War II
• Unit 9: The Cold War
• Unit 10: Vietnam and the Civil Rights Movement

 

III. Materials

• The Americans Textbook;
• Various supplemental materials given out by the teacher;
• 3-ring binder, loose-leaf paper, and dividers;
• Writing utensils.

 

IV. Assessment

Type of Work	Percentage
Class Participation	15%
Homework/Class work	25%
Tests & Quizzes	25%
Projects	25%
Final Exam	10%

*Please note, certain assignments may be weighted to count as double a regular assignment

All late work (unless the student has an excused absence) will be assessed a 10% penalty for each day that it is late, up to three days.  After three days, the highest score a student can receive is the equivalent of a 50%

Those students who were not in class due to an excused absents will be given any work missed upon his/her return to class.  The student will have until the next class to pass in the work without penalty. 

 

V. Expectations

• Be prepared and on time;
• Be respectful;
• Participate;
• Do your best;
• No cell phones

 

VI. Film Disclaimer

This course incorporates several films into the curriculum, some of which are rated R.  Students who do not view the film will be given an alternative assignment.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.