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U.S. History O Why study U.S. History? O Required for graduation. O Helps build civic understanding O Helps understand the present O Fun!

Topics Studied O Unit One: Three Worlds Meet/Colonization and Settlement O Unit Two: Revolution and the New Nation O Unit Three: The U.S. and Illinois Constitution O Unit Four: Expansion and Reform O Unit Five: Civil War and Reconstruction O Unit Six: The Development of the Industrial United States O Unit Seven: The Emergence of Modern America O Unit Eight: The Great Depression and World War II O Unit Nine: Postwar United States O Unit Ten: Contemporary United States

Course Themes O Six Broad Themes O Citizenship O Dissent O Government O Labor O Land Use O Population Changes

Materials Needed O The textbook O United States History by Emma J. Lapansky- Werner, et. al. O Black or blue ink pen/pencil O Notebook O Unit Packet

Responsibilities O Complete all assignments on time O Complete notes each day O Be sure to see me for any make-up work O Complete tests and projects O Come to class ready to learn

Grading O Grades determined by category weights O Tests – 35 % O Projects – 25 % O Coursework: 25% O Participation – 5 % O Unit Packets – 10 % O Grading Scale O A: O B: O C: O D: O F: 59 or below

Three Things Three people or groups to take care of while in school O Yourself O Your classmates O Your school

Classroom Rules 1. Follow all directions 2. Be in your seat when the bell rings 3. Come prepared to class every day with notebook, textbook, pen, and ID 4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself at all times 5. Show respect to all by not using profanity, calling names, bullying, harassing, interrupting, etc. No food or drink is allowed in the classroom.

Consequences O First infraction: Warning O Second infraction: Last One Out O Third Infraction: Held One Minute After Class O Fourth Infraction: Parent Call O Fifth Infraction: Referral to the Dean

Tardy O If you come to class late, the following steps are taken: O Step One: Warning at predismissal O Step Two: Contact your parent/guardian O Step Three: Referral to the Dean

Bring Your Own Device O Electronic Devices may be used in the cafeteria and hallways during passing periods. O At times Electronic devices, including laptops and notebooks may be used in class. Any usage is at my discretion. O All use must be class-related

Reminders O I will be using Remind 101 for reminders this year O System of texting students and parents about upcoming events O No phone numbers are shared O Messages cannot be replied to

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About Me O Mr. Michael Gaughan O address: O 16 years at Bloom High School O 19 years in education O U.S. History, AP U.S. History O B.A. from Illinois, Masters from Loyola O Enjoy studying history for the stories involved

LET’S HAVE A GOOD YEAR