Welcome to US HistoryWelcome to US History

Mrs. Reidell-MaczkaMrs. Reidell-Maczka

874-8401874-8401– 302302

The CourseThe Course This course is presented chronologically. US History begins This course is presented chronologically. US History begins

with the colonialization of the Americas through the present.with the colonialization of the Americas through the present. At the end of 11th grade your child will take a state exam. At the end of 11th grade your child will take a state exam.

They must pass this exam to graduate. They must pass this exam to graduate.

During the next year students will gain knowledge of US During the next year students will gain knowledge of US history, a better understanding of the forces that have shaped history, a better understanding of the forces that have shaped the United States, and challenges that the US continues to the United States, and challenges that the US continues to faces. faces.

Throughout the year, we will be analyzing primary documents Throughout the year, we will be analyzing primary documents as well as debating the main themes of our history and we will as well as debating the main themes of our history and we will consistently be improving our essay writing skills. consistently be improving our essay writing skills.

This class will teach students how to be better citizens to our This class will teach students how to be better citizens to our community, be good decision makers, weigh evidence and community, be good decision makers, weigh evidence and analyze facts, as well as understand and respect democracy.analyze facts, as well as understand and respect democracy.

REVIEW BOOKS ARE PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT!REVIEW BOOKS ARE PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT!

PROGRESS EVALUATIONPROGRESS EVALUATION Students will be evaluated on activities including: Students will be evaluated on activities including:

individual work, homework, test, quizzes, class individual work, homework, test, quizzes, class projects, presentations and class participation.projects, presentations and class participation.

Homework will be given every week, and all Homework will be given every week, and all homework must be turned in before a student homework must be turned in before a student can take a unit exam. A failing homework can take a unit exam. A failing homework average can result in a failing grade. average can result in a failing grade.

Grades will be determined by the sum of a Grades will be determined by the sum of a student’s points earned on all assignments. This student’s points earned on all assignments. This sum will be divided by the total number of points sum will be divided by the total number of points for the quarter.for the quarter.

Participation is determined by presence in Participation is determined by presence in class, preparedness and active involvement class, preparedness and active involvement during class. Each week students can earn up during class. Each week students can earn up to five points. If a student is legally absent to five points. If a student is legally absent participation points can be earned after participation points can be earned after school or during a study hall.school or during a study hall.

What is the What is the connection connection

between these between these clues?clues?

2,212,1782,212,178

Mt. RushmoreMt. Rushmore

The following were taken from “100 Standard The following were taken from “100 Standard Questions for INS Examination”Questions for INS Examination”

INS=Immigration and Naturalization INS=Immigration and Naturalization ServiceService

What do the stars stand for on the United States flag?What do the stars stand for on the United States flag? What do the stripes stand for on the flag?What do the stripes stand for on the flag? What is the date of Independence Day?What is the date of Independence Day? Independence from whom?Independence from whom? Who elects the President of the United States?Who elects the President of the United States? For how long do we elect a President?For how long do we elect a President? What do we call a change to the Constitution? How many are there?What do we call a change to the Constitution? How many are there? How many branches are there in our government?How many branches are there in our government? Can you name the Senators from your state?Can you name the Senators from your state? Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”?Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”? What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union? How many Supreme Court Justices are there?How many Supreme Court Justices are there? Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? What is the national anthem of the United States? Who wrote it?What is the national anthem of the United States? Who wrote it? Who was the President during the Civil War?Who was the President during the Civil War? What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

Check your answers!Check your answers! What do the stars stand for on the United States flag? What do the stars stand for on the United States flag? 50 states50 states What do the stripes stand for on the flag?What do the stripes stand for on the flag? 13 colonies13 colonies What is the date of Independence Day?What is the date of Independence Day? July 4, 1776July 4, 1776 Independence from whom?Independence from whom? Great BritainGreat Britain Who elects the President of the United States?Who elects the President of the United States? Electoral CollegeElectoral College For how long do we elect a President?For how long do we elect a President? 4 years4 years What do we call a change to the Constitution? What do we call a change to the Constitution? amendmentsamendments How many branches are there in our government?How many branches are there in our government? 33 Can you name the Senators from your state?Can you name the Senators from your state? Clinton, SchumerClinton, Schumer Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”?Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”? Patrick HenryPatrick Henry What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union? Hawaii, Hawaii,

AlaskaAlaska How many Supreme Court Justices are there?How many Supreme Court Justices are there? 99 Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

T.JeffesonT.Jeffeson What is the national anthem of the United States? What is the national anthem of the United States? Star Spangled Star Spangled

BannerBanner Who wrote it? Who wrote it? Francis Scott KeyFrancis Scott Key Who was the President during the Civil War? Who was the President during the Civil War? A. LincolnA. Lincoln What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America? What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

MayflowerMayflower