Syllabus (quiz#1 on this 8/31/23)

Syllabus- American History 10 CP1 2023-2024

Mr. Philip Cook

pcook@gloucesterschools.com

Website- http://pcookushistory2cp1.blogspot.com/

Student Learning Objective- Students will be able to explain (summarize) parts of the syllabus

Directions: There will be a quiz on this syllabus 8/31 in order for me to know that students comprehend the class setup and rules.  Refer to this syllabus anytime on the website.  Print it out if you want a paper copy.  There is no excuse to not know what the course entails.

1. 1. Course Description: United States History 10 students will learn and analyze the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution and America’s growing role in diplomatic relations.  Other topics of study include the Progressive movement, the New Deal, World Conflicts (1865-Present), the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement, etc.  Students will also engage in a study of economic, social, and political issues of the second half of the twentieth century.  This course covers 1877-Present.
   2. Textbook- “The Americans”- Books are optional to take out and obligations are $80 if not returned in June in the same condition as issued.  I recommend leaving the book you sign out at home. We have plenty of hard backs and an online version is available also.
   3. My Expectations of the class: I intend to have a great time in the classroom this year, but we will get a lot done.  I will respect every single person in this class and I demand it back.  My policies work, so follow them.
   4. Grading Procedure: GHS Social Studies department guidelines indicate that summative assessments will count for 60% of the class grade each quarter and 40% will comprise of formative assessments. Summative assessments are unit tests, participation, projects and long form papers. Formative assessments are small papers, classwork, short term projects, article summaries, quizzes, bell ringers, entrance tickets or exit tickets

   • Unit Tests- Completed on chromebooks (in class) 2-4 times a quarter
   • No Homework except for the occasional long term project or interview!
   • Quizzes- Completed on chromebooks 3 or more times a quarter
   • PSA (Primary Source Analysis)- Thesis-based essays which are expected to be MLA format
   • Participation/Reflections- Students give an authentic answer showing understanding of the a class essential question and/or learning objective. This is done in class, usually written. The learning objective commonly asks you to summarize, analyze, evaluate or create!

   6. Projected Course Progression:

   • The Americans Chapter 12 Reconstruction
   • The Americans Chapter 13 Westward Expansion
   • The Americans Chapter 14 Industrialization
   • Reconstruction, Westward Expansion and Industrialization Unit Test (Late Sept/Early Oct)
   • The Americans Chapter 15 Immigration
   • The Americans Chapter 16 Urbanization
   • Immigration and Urbanization Unit Test (October)
   • The Americans Chapter 17 Progressivism
   • The Americans Chapter 18 Imperialism
   • Progressivism and Imperialism Unit Test (November)
   • The Americans Chapter 19 WWI
   • WWI Unit Test (December)
   • The Americans Chapter 20 Politics of the Roaring Twenties
   • The Americans Chapter 21 Life in the Roaring Twenties
   • Roaring Twenties Unit Test (December)
   • The Americans Chapter 22 Great Depression
   • The Americans Chapter 23 New Deal
   • Great Depression and New Deal Unit Test (January)
   • Midterm covers Chapters 12-23.  Unit tests and midterm are based on class notes though. The notes are partially inspired by the book. All notes, etc. are framed by MA state History frameworks.
   • The Americans Chapter 24 WWII in the world
   • The Americans Chapter 25 US in WWII
   • WWII Unit Test (February)
   • The Americans Chapter 26 Beginning of the Cold War
   • The Americans Chapter 27 Nifty Fifties
   • Early Cold War 1945-1959 Unit Test (March)
   • The Americans Chapter 28 JFK and LBJ Presidencies
   • The Americans Chapter 30 Vietnam War
   • The Americans Chapter 32 Nixon, Ford and Carter Years
   • Turbulent 1960's-1970's politics unit test (April)
   • The Americans Chapter 29 Civil Rights
   • The Americans Chapter 31 Feminism, Latinx Rights, Counterculture, etc.
   • Civil Rights Unit Test (May)
   • The Americans Chapter 33 Late Cold War
   • The Americans Chapter 34 Twentieth Century
   • 1980's, 1990's and 2000's Unit Test (June)
   • Final Exam covers chapters 24-34.  It is not cumulative.  Unit tests and final exam are based on notes and partially inspired by the text book. All notes, etc. are framed by MA state History frameworks.

   6. Daily class procedure and rules

   • When is a cell phone OK to use? Only when we are in the "Phone Zone"
   • Bathroom passes signed by P. Cook mandatory! Make your own pass with your name, the date, the time and where you are going. Just bring it to Mr. Cook. One out of the room at a time please.
   • Class attendance is required
   • Class participation is graded but sometimes you will have the option of writing a response
   • All plagiarism and cheating results in a score of zero
   • All unauthorized use of AI results in a score of zero
   • Be on time
   • Be prepared- Chromebook, charger, work completed, etc.
   • I always follow the forecast /agenda as best I can
   • Email, email, email when you have questions
   • Stay if you need help at the end
   • I know that college history courses are primarily lecture.  Lectures are usually held to 10-12 minutes.  We will watch film clips, listen to music, have discussions as well.
   • Everything on quizzes in unit 1 are covered in class.   Everything on tests is covered in class, especially notes.
   • My after school help time is 2:07-2:45 on Thursday.  I stay by request on other days.  Let me know in advance if you can and need extra help.
   • Late work policy: 5 points off per day. 25 points off is the max.
   • Please do not interrupt others
   • See me privately if anything is wrong.  I will be very understanding if you communicate with me during time that is not busy.  Also, anything that does not pertain to other students should not be discussed in front of them.