Middle School World History and American History
by Chad Holder
October 01, 2007
Course Description for 6th grade World History:
In Grade 6, students study people and places of the contemporary world. Societies selected for study are chosen from the following regions of the world: Europe, Russia and the Eurasian republics, North America, Middle America, South America, Southwest Asia-North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Realm. Students describe the influence of individuals and groups on historical and contemporary events in those societies and identify the locations and geographic characteristics of selected societies. Students identify different ways of organizing economic and governmental systems. The concepts of limited and unlimited government are introduced, and students describe the nature of citizenship in various societies. Students compare institutions common to all societies such as government, education, and religious institutions. Students explain how the level of technology affects the development of the selected societies and identify different points of view about selected events.
Grading Policy:
Daily Work – 50%
Test – 50% (to include quizzes and projects)
Make-up work: If you are absent, then you have one day to turn in your
assignment. If you forgot your work or did not complete your
work then you have until the end of that day to turn it into your
box or you will receive a zero for that assignment. If you turn
your assignment in late then it will be a 10 point deduction to
whatever your grade is on the assignment.
Assignments:
You will have at least 10 daily grades and 2 test grades per 6 six weeks. For this class, I do not use the book very often. Students need to be able to listen and take notes and participate in class discussions and assignments and test will be given based on what we have discussed in the classroom. If your student needs to have notes taken for them, then a copy will be provided for them to study off of.
Course Description for 8th grade American History:
In Grade 8, students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The knowledge and skills in subsection (b) of this section comprise the first part of a two-year study of U.S. history. The second part, comprising U.S. history since Reconstruction to the present, is provided in §113.32 of this title (relating to United States History Studies Since Reconstruction (One Credit)). The content builds upon that from Grade 5 but provides more depth and breadth. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students describe the physical characteristics of the United States and their impact on population distribution and settlement patterns in the past and present. Students analyze the various economic factors that influenced the development of colonial America and the early years of the Republic and identify the origins of the free enterprise system. Students examine the American beliefs and principles, including limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights, reflected in the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents. Students evaluate the impact of Supreme Court cases and major reform movements of the 19th century and examine the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States as well as the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society. Students evaluate the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of the United States. Students use critical-thinking skills, including the identification of bias in written, oral, and visual material.
Grading Policy:
Daily Work – 50%
Test – 50% (to include quizzes and projects)
Make-up work: If you are absent, then you have one day to turn in your
assignment. If you forgot your work or did not complete your
work then you have until the end of that day to turn it into your
box or you will receive a zero for that assignment. If you turn
your assignment in late then it will be a 10 point deduction to
whatever your grade is on the assignment.
Assignments:
You will have at least 10 daily grades and 2 test grades per 6 six weeks. For this class, I do not use the book very often. Students need to be able to listen and take notes and participate in class discussions and assignments and test will be given based on what we have discussed in the classroom. If your student needs to have notes taken for them, then a copy will be provided for them to study off of.
