US HISTORY II SYLLABUS Mr. Hill JFK-Iselin HS Carteret HS 3 sports Minority Washington College (Md.) Bball BA History Majority Teacher Colonia B-Ball and baseball CUP and Rowan MS Sports Management Future Supervisor POTUS??? Hobbies Movies (GWH and How to Lose) Traveling Golf ABOUT ME Late 19 th century to the 1970s Progressivism World War I Great Depression New Deal World War II Cold War the 1960s Vietnam War TIME PERIODS Block Periods School Wires Activities,HWApproach me for things you missed Be Responsible ATTENDANCE DON'T BE A BUELLER!!! BUELLER!! What to bring? Pen or pencil Collateral Notebook RECOMMENDED: 3 ring binder Be organized!!! PREPARATION H Real Batman LOOK AT THE BOARD!!!! There will be 3 things on the board: 1. Objective: thats the focus of the class period 2. Warm-Up: activity to start the day Reading, review question, primary source analysis 3. dates for tests and quizzes WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU WALK INTO CLASS? 5 mins to get to class Run a mile? Cmon man! Consequences 2 Lates = 1 Cut = 3 detentions 4 Lates = 2 Cuts = 1 day ACS + Parent Conference 6 Lates = 3 Cuts = 2 days ACS + Loss of Credit in that subject + Parent Conference TARDINESS 2 RESEARCH PROJECTS PAGE PAPER MINUTE PRESENTATION 1 PER MARKING PERIOD PICK PROJECT CHOICES NOW!!! AT LEAST 1 WRITING SAMPLE PER MP MAJOR ASSESSMENTS DBQ PROJECT PRIMARY SOURCES NOT REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT TRIVIAL KNOWLEDGE (DATES AND STATS) LEARN HOW TO CULTIVATE ARGUMENTS NOT AN ENGLISH CLASS, BUT MIGHT AS WELL BE If a person uses an inappropriate word, that person will be required to write 10 sentences on a given topic or do a 3-5 minute presentation. Failure to do so will lead to a write-up THE INFAMOUS CURSING RULE At least 3 homework assignments each week I WILL COLLECT HW THAT IS LATE HOMEWORK 20 points: Entirely complete and turned in on time 10 points: Incomplete/ Turned in late 0 points: Neglected to turn the HW in or gave absolutely no effort POINT SYSTEM FOR HW After the 5 th homework, the scores are compiled and recorded as a quiz grade. Example: 20(completed) + 10 (Late) + 0 (never turned in) + 20 (completed) + 10 (incomplete) = 60 HW CONTINUED Every Friday!!! 10 questions multiple choice Cannot use notes or handouts Concentrated on: Notes HW/Classwork Assignments Readings REVIEW QUIZZES We will have a multitude of assignments on Google Classroom. It is your responsibility to know how to logon, upload required assignments on time, and use it for group assignments. Google Classroom Login GOOGLE CLASSROOM Every Wednesday, I will upload an article or video about a current event on Google Classroom. You will have 1 week to respond to the article/ video with your own opinions or thoughts. It will count as a minor assessment WHATS GOING ON CURRENTLY IN THE US AND BEYOND? WHAT TYPE OF THINGS INTEREST YOU? CURRENT EVENTS Each chapter Up to 15 words Completed before the vocabulary quiz Counts as 2 HW grades (40 points) KEY TERMS XENOPHOBIA JINGOISM PLIGHT EXPATRIATE/ REPATRIATE LAISSEZ FAIRE CAN ANYBODY DEFINE THESE? Can access the book from the internet login :jfk_student password: mustangs14 Website: https://sso.rumba.pearsoncm g.com/sso/login?profile=snp& k12int=true&service=http%3a% 2f%2fschool.pearsoned.com%2 fPegasus%2fRumbaSsoHandler.ashx%3fprofile%3dsnpsso.rumba.pearsoncm g.com/sso/login?profile=snp& k12int=true&service=http%3a% 2f%2fschool.pearsoned.com%2 fPegasus%2fRumbaSsoHandler.ashx%3fprofile%3dsnp TEXTBOOK 1 person at a time Make sure I sign your pass Bring your ID to swipe BATHROOM Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Great Question Why do many people dislike history??? WHY LEARN HISTORY??? Analytical Skills Whats that mean? Occupations? Writing Skills OH Baby! Argumentative Skills Learn to Think Ethical Issues Solve Problems with history Encompasses every subject Maps/Charts/Stock Market Math Books/Primary Sources/Stories English Innovations and their impacts Science Artistic Movements Lunch!!! WHY HISTORY? ANALYZE THIS SOURCE WHAT DO YOU THINK IS HAPPENING? This says PEOPLES ENTRANCE This says OF THE MONOPOLISTS, BY THE MONOPOLISTS, FOR THE MONOPOLISTS use it to: a. ask questions about homework/projects/tests b. setup tutoring sessions ( usually at work before 7 a.m. except Tues and Fri) c. talk about any problems you are having in class d. request work when absent for a prolonged period of time e. Mail me assignments/Projects CONTACT ME