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College Prep United States History (Period 6) Assignments

Instructor
Brent Willis
Term
2010-2011 School Year
Department
Social Science
Location
231
Description
United States History is a full year, two-semester course that is centered on a full-scale, focused analysis of United States history through various scopes of study.  The course begins with a review of the founding of the United States through colonization and Enlightenment ideals and philosophies, revolution and independence, the establishment and maturization of our constitutional government, westward expansion, growing political theorization, regional conflicts and the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the growth of America as an industrial power.  During the first semester, the course will examine the nation’s founding, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy, westward expansion, regional differences and the conflict of the Civil War, Reconstruction, populism and the Progressive Era, Big Stick Diplomacy and the Imperialistic Age, and the American role in World War I and its aftermath.  The course will conclude in the second semester, with a focus on the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, America’s role in WWII, the Cold War and its effect of America's foreign policy, the civil rights movement in the post war era, and changes in American society with an emphasis on social, political, and economic trends.

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Unit 2 Reading Assignment
The Americans: Chapter 4
 
Read Chapter 4 of The Americans.  The reading assignment must be completed by Friday, 10/15!  This means that you should have read Chapter 2 - Section 4, all of Chapter 3, and all of Chapter 4 by Friday, 10/15!

Remember, you will be quizzed on the reading assignments!

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UNIT 2 READING QUIZ
The Americans: Chapter 2 - Section 4, Chapters 3 & 4
 
You will take the Unit 2 Quiz on Friday, 10/15 in class. Thoroughly read  and review all material from The Americans: Chapter 2 - Section 4, and Chapters 3 & 4 in preparation for the assessment!

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CHANGE IN SCHEDULE!!!

Attention!  There will be no power point tomorrow.  We instead will focus on comprehending the material from Day 1 and Day 2, so bring those notes with you to class!

There will be lecture online for Wednesday!!!

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Unit 2 Reading Assignment
The Americans: Chapter 2, Section 4 & Chapter 3, Section 1
 
Read Chapter 2, Section 4 & Chapter 3, Section 1 of The Americans.  The reading assignment must be completed by Friday, 10/8!  Remember, you will be quizzed on the reading assignments!

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Unit 1 Activity
Unite or Die

Poster - Due Tuesday, 9/28/10
Activity Debriefing Questions - Due Wednesday, 9/29/10

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UNIT 1 READING QUIZ
The Americans: Chapter 1 - Sections 3 & 4, Chapter 2 - Sections 1, 2, 3 
 
You will take the Unit 1 Quiz on Thursday, 9/23 in class. Thoroughly read and review all material from The Americans: Chapter 1 - Sections 3 & 4, and Chapter 2 - Sections 1, 2, 3  in preparation for the assessment!

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Guided Reading Worksheets: Section 3 & Section 4
 
Complete the Unit 1 - Day 3 assignments, Guided Reading Worksheets: Section 3 & Section 4. The assignments must be completed and turned in Wednesday, 9/22 at the beginning of class! Remember, if it's not submitted at the beginning of the period...it' won't be accepted!

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Unit 1 Reading Assignment
The Americans: Chapter 2, Section 1 & 2
 
Read Chapter 2, Sections 1 & 2 of The Americans. The reading assignment must be completed by Monday, 9/20!  Remember, you will be quizzed on the reading assignments!

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Pre-Unit Map Set
 
Complete the Pre-Unit: Geography and Topography Map Set.  Follow all directions carefully and complete the packet thoroughly as instructed.  The assignment must be completed and turned in Thursday, 9/16 at the beginning of class!  Remember, if it's not submitted at the beginning of the period...it' won't be accepted!

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PRE-UNIT QUIZ
Geography & Topography
 
You will take the Pre-Unit: Geography & Topography on Thursday, 9/16 in class.  Thoroughly read and review all material from the Pre-Unit in preparation for the assessment!

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ANNOUNCEMENT
Junior Class Orientation Meeting
 
Tuesday, 9/14
Junior classes will report to Room 231 on Tuesday as scheduled, but we will proceed as a class to the gym for 2010-2011 Junior class orientation!

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Unit 1 Reading Assignment
The Americans: Chapter 1, Section 3 & 4
 
Read Chapter 1, Sections 3 & 4 of The Americans.  The reading assignment must be completed by Monday, 9/13!  Remember, you will be quizzed on the reading assignments!