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COLLEGE PREPARATORY: As part of this course, students will be required to complete at least one research paper per semester, compare two eras in an oral presentation, participate in group projects, and complete one current events project, in addition to daily assignments. Daily assignments include 5-10 pages of reading (weekly 50-70 pages), and questions that focus on critical thinking and analysis. Students in this section will use the supplemental texts American Issues and Opposing Viewpoints, which include primary source materials, as well as a history survey textbook.
HONORS OPTION: Students who elect to take this course for honors credit will begin with the same requirements as listed in the College Preparatory section above, except that there will be longer reading assignments. Honors students will also be required to complete four additional research papers of increasing length, culminating in a 12-14-page paper. These students are also required to participate in Vermont History Day, which is held in Barre and in April. In addition, students will meet biweekly during the school year in a period to be determined by the schedule. Students will also be expected to complete a summer writing assignment, which will be due August 29. This summer's reading will be Profiles in Courage.
Honors students are expected to meet a higher standard of writing and research in all their work. Students interested in taking the SAT Subject Test in U.S. History in May or June should consider this option, but should understand it will require independent work in order to prepare for the test.
PRIMARY TEXT: The American Republic Since 1877 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: American Issues, Opposing Viewpoints, Newsweek
COURSE GOALS: To develop a chronological understanding of the major events in U.S. History. To understand the social and historical forces that shaped U.S. culture, society, and policy To stimulate an interest in and sensitivity toward the world in which we live. To enhance an understanding of history through its role in literature, the arts and science. To encourage an open minded approach toward current problems and issues. To promote cooperative learning.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To identify persons and events important to the history of the U.S. in the periods studied. To review the chronology of the significant events in the history of the United States. To discuss foreign policy issues and the theme of world wide responsibility. To use literature, the arts, the sciences, and technology as a means for understanding history. To be able to develop, research, organize and present an independent project.
ASSESSMENT:
Materials: Materials will include a general survey text of U.S. History, as well as primary and secondary source readings. Standards: Standards emphasized are 1.3-1.22, 2.1-2.3, 2.6-2.7, 2.10-2.14, 3.10-3.13. 4.3-4.6, 5.1-5.3, 5.7-5.18, 6.1-6.19. |
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