US History Course Syllabus
Course: US History (pre-Columbus to 1860)
Teacher: Myla S. Liljemark
Phone: 907.224.9024
Email: [email protected]
Class website: www.lilglobalvillage.com
Course Objectives
1. To develop critical and creative thinking skills through the analysis of primary and secondary sources and through research
2. To examine the relationship between the world’s people both past and present
3. To analyze major trends and events in early American history and understand their relevance to our lives today
4. To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. (International Baccalaureate)
Behavioral Expectations
1. Respect: All ideas, cultures, perspectives, and people will be treated with respect in this classroom. You may not agree with what someone thinks or believes, but you will respect them.
2. Attendance: If students are absent, it is their responsibility to contact the teacher and/or log onto the class website to complete missing assignments.
3. Preparation: Students must be prepared to learn every day. Bring all necessary materials to class.
4. Participation: Students are expected to participate in class activities.
5. Follow All Seward Middle School Rules.
Deadlines/Make-up work
1. All homework is due on the day after it is assigned unless otherwise specified.
2. If students miss school because of excused or unexcused absences it is their responsibility to find out what they missed. This information can be found on the class website or by talking to the teacher.
3. All missing work for a unit is due by the end of the period on the day before the unit test. Students may receive full credit for all missing work turned in on or before that day.
4. Student work for units already past will not be accepted for a grade. Students may only turn in work for the unit that is currently being studied in the class.
5. Students who are absent on the day of the unit test, or who are gone for extended periods of time will follow the make-up work policy outlined in the Seward Middle School Handbook.
Grading
1. Grades will be earned on a percentage basis.
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D= 60-69%
F = <59%
2. Grades will be determined by a point system. All assignments and tests are allotted points. The total number of points earned by the students out of the total number of points possible in the course determines a student’s grade.
Other Class Policies
1. Students must ask before leaving the classroom.
2. Students may be excused from class to use the restroom, but should not abuse this privilege. Abuse may be seen as:
· Being out of class for a long period of time (>5 minutes)
· More than one break in a class period
· More than two breaks in a week
3. Electronics that are used or heard at unscheduled times will be confiscated and handed over to the principal. Misuse of school provided technology may result in loss of privileges.
4. Formative assessments are assignments that are designed to "form" students' knowledge and ability. All formative assessments can be revised until a a student has reached proficiency.
5. Summative assessments are designed to test a student's end skill or knowledge. Summative assessments may not be revised.
Technology Resources
1. The textbook is available online through PowerSchool. Students will not be issued a personal hardcover textbook.
2. All information, handouts, readings, etc. are available on the class website.
3. Students can turn in work electronically through the Dropbox on the class website. Password for the Dropbox is "seward."
Teacher: Myla S. Liljemark
Phone: 907.224.9024
Email: [email protected]
Class website: www.lilglobalvillage.com
Course Objectives
1. To develop critical and creative thinking skills through the analysis of primary and secondary sources and through research
2. To examine the relationship between the world’s people both past and present
3. To analyze major trends and events in early American history and understand their relevance to our lives today
4. To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. (International Baccalaureate)
Behavioral Expectations
1. Respect: All ideas, cultures, perspectives, and people will be treated with respect in this classroom. You may not agree with what someone thinks or believes, but you will respect them.
2. Attendance: If students are absent, it is their responsibility to contact the teacher and/or log onto the class website to complete missing assignments.
3. Preparation: Students must be prepared to learn every day. Bring all necessary materials to class.
4. Participation: Students are expected to participate in class activities.
5. Follow All Seward Middle School Rules.
Deadlines/Make-up work
1. All homework is due on the day after it is assigned unless otherwise specified.
2. If students miss school because of excused or unexcused absences it is their responsibility to find out what they missed. This information can be found on the class website or by talking to the teacher.
3. All missing work for a unit is due by the end of the period on the day before the unit test. Students may receive full credit for all missing work turned in on or before that day.
4. Student work for units already past will not be accepted for a grade. Students may only turn in work for the unit that is currently being studied in the class.
5. Students who are absent on the day of the unit test, or who are gone for extended periods of time will follow the make-up work policy outlined in the Seward Middle School Handbook.
Grading
1. Grades will be earned on a percentage basis.
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D= 60-69%
F = <59%
2. Grades will be determined by a point system. All assignments and tests are allotted points. The total number of points earned by the students out of the total number of points possible in the course determines a student’s grade.
Other Class Policies
1. Students must ask before leaving the classroom.
2. Students may be excused from class to use the restroom, but should not abuse this privilege. Abuse may be seen as:
· Being out of class for a long period of time (>5 minutes)
· More than one break in a class period
· More than two breaks in a week
3. Electronics that are used or heard at unscheduled times will be confiscated and handed over to the principal. Misuse of school provided technology may result in loss of privileges.
4. Formative assessments are assignments that are designed to "form" students' knowledge and ability. All formative assessments can be revised until a a student has reached proficiency.
5. Summative assessments are designed to test a student's end skill or knowledge. Summative assessments may not be revised.
Technology Resources
1. The textbook is available online through PowerSchool. Students will not be issued a personal hardcover textbook.
2. All information, handouts, readings, etc. are available on the class website.
3. Students can turn in work electronically through the Dropbox on the class website. Password for the Dropbox is "seward."
Course Content
Semester 1:
Unit 1: Primary and Secondary Sources
Unit 2: Two World's Collide
Unit 3: Indigenous Peoples
Unit 4: Colonies
Semester 2
Unit 5: War
Unit 6: Government
Unit 7: Movement of People
Unit 8: Slavery
Unit 1: Primary and Secondary Sources
Unit 2: Two World's Collide
Unit 3: Indigenous Peoples
Unit 4: Colonies
Semester 2
Unit 5: War
Unit 6: Government
Unit 7: Movement of People
Unit 8: Slavery
