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**United States History I (1763-1877) ** **Malden High School ** **Academic Year 2013-2014 **

//Level: // College Prep Before/after school office hours:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ **7:30-2:45 Monday-Thursday**  *You may also schedule any additional time before or after school in advance.

**__Course Description__**__:__ In United States History I, students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States developed from Western Europe through the Revolutionary and Early Republic eras. Students study the framework of American Democracy; analyze key documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the basic concepts of the American Government. The course then traces America’s westward expansion, the establishment of political parties, economic and social change, sectional conflicts, the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.

 **__Honors Level__** The honors level is designed to prepare you for an advanced placement US history class next year, which provides a college-level experience along with taking a national college credit exam in the spring. An emphasis is placed on interpreting documents, mastering a significant body of factual information, and writing critical essays including document based questions (DBQs). This class will move at a fast pace and you will be expected to complete independent work at a high quality level.

 **__Community Service Learning:__** As a part of the United States History I curriculum, students will engage in a Community Service Learning project in the 2nd (Spring) semester of the school year. In collaboration with the nonprofit organization, Generation Citizen, students will discover, research, plan, and implement a project with assistance from college mentors. The goal of this curriculum piece is to help foster civic participation. In doing so, students will become skilled in the areas of democracy, governmental process, public policy, advocacy, and action. The project is closely aligned with the content of the USI curriculum and will be an integral part of the student’s assessment and final grade, ‍ In preparing you for a 21st century society, we will incorporate technology-rich lessons into the curriculum. You will have the opportunity to work with school laptops and computer labs and will learn many Web 2.0 tools. In addition, you may have the opportunity to work with a virtual notebook and experience a digital classroom. More information on this will be provided in the future. As always, the school-wide Acceptable Use Policy should be followed at all times and technology should only be used for school-related assignments.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Binder: one 2 inch, 3 ring <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Pens: blue or black, and one red //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Suggested: //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Small Flash Drive
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Chapter Tests and Major Projects: 35% <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Section Quizzes, Minor Projects and Minor Writing Assignments: 15% <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Daily Homework: 15% <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Daily Pair/Share Grade, Preparedness, Class work and Binders: 35%
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__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Late Work: __<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Students are expected to hand in all work on the day it is due. The most you can earn from handing in late work is a 3 (75%). This includes major and minor projects. __<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Absent Work: __<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> If you were absent, you have until the next school day to make it up. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">__All Work:__ I will NOT accept any make-up work for a chapter any later than the scheduled date of the Chapter Test. This is because homework and class work are used to practice a skill, learn a concept or assess what you know about a concept. If you do the work after a test, you will not be able to get misinformation cleared up before you take the test.
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 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Grading Scale **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">0-4 for Daily Class Work/Homework/etc. ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 4 (100%) ** ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Demonstrates an exceptional level of quality and effort. Work is completed to exceed expectations. Mastery in applying the concepts (or principles). ||   ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 3 **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> **(75%)** ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Demonstrates proficient knowledge with a good effort and quality of work. Assignment is complete. Demonstrates the ability to apply the concepts (or principles). ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 2 **
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 2 **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> **(50%)** ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Demonstrates proficient knowledge and the ability to apply concepts (or principles). Work shows average effort. ||  ||
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> **(25%)** ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Work shows minimal effort. Demonstrates a basic or surface understanding of recalling or comprehending concepts (or principles). ||  ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 0 **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> **(0%)** ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Understanding is below basic in relation to understanding concepts (or principles). Work is of poor quality and does not meet standards or expectations. ||  ||
 * Teacher Contact Information**<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">: daufiero@malden.mec.edu jcopithorne@malden.mec.edu apember@malden.mec.edu kveritas@malden.mec.edu