United States History to 1877 Pre-AP Syllabus
Course Description:
Students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Students will utilize higher-level and critical thinking skills of
analysis, evaluation and synthesis in preparation for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Focus will be placed on inquiry, interpretation of historical documents, analysis of data from written and visual sources, and the evaluation, application and presentation of information.
Units to be Covered:
Textbook: United States History To 1877. McGraw-Hill Education, 2016 edition.
Course Website: http://crmsushistory.weebly.com
Grading Cycle Breakdown:
50%: Major Assignments
50%: Minor Assignments
Retake Procedure:
Retakes are available, only ONCE per grading cycle, for students who score below an 80% on tests, quizzes, and DBQ essays (excluding district assessments). Upon receipt of the grade, the student will have five class days to complete corrections/tutorials as assigned and redo the assignment. Retakes and rewrites can earn up to an 80%, and the one assignment can only be retaken or rewritten once.
Required Materials for Class:
Students should bring the following items to class every class period: laptop, agenda, and a writing utensil (pen or pencil).
Course Description:
Students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Students will utilize higher-level and critical thinking skills of
analysis, evaluation and synthesis in preparation for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Focus will be placed on inquiry, interpretation of historical documents, analysis of data from written and visual sources, and the evaluation, application and presentation of information.
Units to be Covered:
- Colonial America (1607 – 1754)
- Revolutionary Era (1754 – 1783)
- Foundations of American Government (1777 – 1791)
- Early Republic (1789 – 1824)
- Jacksonian Era (1824 – 1853)
- Antebellum America (1820 – 1860)
- Civil War Era (1848 – 1877)
Textbook: United States History To 1877. McGraw-Hill Education, 2016 edition.
Course Website: http://crmsushistory.weebly.com
Grading Cycle Breakdown:
50%: Major Assignments
50%: Minor Assignments
Retake Procedure:
Retakes are available, only ONCE per grading cycle, for students who score below an 80% on tests, quizzes, and DBQ essays (excluding district assessments). Upon receipt of the grade, the student will have five class days to complete corrections/tutorials as assigned and redo the assignment. Retakes and rewrites can earn up to an 80%, and the one assignment can only be retaken or rewritten once.
Required Materials for Class:
Students should bring the following items to class every class period: laptop, agenda, and a writing utensil (pen or pencil).