Modern US History Syllabus
2017
Mrs. Schmid
Modern US—covering the 20th Century to the present
This course will explore United States history chronologically starting in the 20th Century and reaching the modern day. Students will refine the process of historical inquiry through the development of both written and verbal expression, and examine primary and secondary sources for validity and point of view as well as historical context. In addition, students will be expected to build competent and appropriate connections to issues.
Some topics covered will be:
Progressive Movement, WWI, Roaring 20’s and The Great Depression,
WWII, The Red Scare/Cold War, Korean War, Civil Rights Movement,Vietnam
Era, Age of Technology, Middle Eastern Conflicts, 21st Century, etc.
Texts
Handouts and online research
Library of Congress excerpts
Non-fiction texts
Warriors Don’t Cry, A Farewell to Manzanar
Writing Focus: APA Format
John Collins
Critical Analysis
Research Paper
Assessments
Tests
Quizzes (announced and pop quizzes)
Projects
Essays
Technology Based used with IPADs
eBackpack for distribution of some materials and to turn student work in for grading.
Research historical events and look for author bias
Follow election polls
Current Events
Class website
2017
Mrs. Schmid
Modern US—covering the 20th Century to the present
This course will explore United States history chronologically starting in the 20th Century and reaching the modern day. Students will refine the process of historical inquiry through the development of both written and verbal expression, and examine primary and secondary sources for validity and point of view as well as historical context. In addition, students will be expected to build competent and appropriate connections to issues.
Some topics covered will be:
Progressive Movement, WWI, Roaring 20’s and The Great Depression,
WWII, The Red Scare/Cold War, Korean War, Civil Rights Movement,Vietnam
Era, Age of Technology, Middle Eastern Conflicts, 21st Century, etc.
Texts
Handouts and online research
Library of Congress excerpts
Non-fiction texts
Warriors Don’t Cry, A Farewell to Manzanar
Writing Focus: APA Format
John Collins
Critical Analysis
Research Paper
Assessments
Tests
Quizzes (announced and pop quizzes)
Projects
Essays
Technology Based used with IPADs
eBackpack for distribution of some materials and to turn student work in for grading.
Research historical events and look for author bias
Follow election polls
Current Events
Class website