US History Basic Overview:

Units covered

US history will be taught chronologically and thematically with the following units: 

UNIT 1: Industrialization, Reform, and the Emergence of the United States as a World Power (1877-1914)  

UNIT 2: World War I, Prosperity, Depression, New Deal, Neutrality to WWII (1914-1941) 

UNIT 3: World War II, Cold War & Civil Rights (1941-1968)  

UNIT 4: Kennedy, LBJ, Vietnam, to Modern America (1960-Today) 

UNIT 5:  Women’s Rights (1950s-Today) 

What students should have in class each day:

• Functional Pen/Pencil
• Highlighter
• 70 page (minimum) Spiral Notebook [used solely in this class each semester]
• Loose Leaf Paper

Successful Steps to maximize learning in this class:

• Take high-level, functional notes (this is not a memorization class).
• Be in class daily. If you miss, make it a priority to catch up (consider using TEAMS or Remind to get what you need to catch up early)
• Turn work in on time.
• Take advantage of opportunities to learn from mistake and resubmit major tasks/assessments.
• Ask questions
• Make LEARNING A PRIORITY.