1. Mr. Armenteros United States History Teacher
Open House 2018
Mr. Armenteros
United States History Teacher

2. Class Objectives
Develop reading, writing, speaking, listening and organizational skills;
Understand the causes shaping American actions;
Examine principles of democracy and economics;
Explore tendencies and conditions causing conflict in the US and throughout the world;
Question moral choices.

3. Academic Policy
Grades are based on classwork, homework, projects, notes, and exams
Exams are worth 2-3X a grade

4. Absent Policy
If a student is absent, inform the teacher for make – up work.
Failure to do so will result in an F.

5. Course Topics 1st grading period 2nd grading period 3rd grading period
Civil War, Reconstruction, Populists, Indian Wars, Industrialization, Labor and Progressive movement
Imperialism, World War I, Roaring 20’s, Great Depression, World War II, Early Cold War, US Recovery,
Civil Rights, Vietnam, End of the Cold War, Domestic/foreign issues
Major issues of
the 21st century
1st grading period
2nd grading period
3rd grading period
4th grading period

6. Typical Day Lesson/Notes Kahoot Reward for Participation
Presentation Source (Video, Gateway, Primary Source)
Assignment on presentation

7. EOC
Students will take the EOC in this course in May on the aforementioned topics
The EOC counts as 30% of the grade, so it is extremely important that they are ready to pass the exam.

8. EOC Sample 1

9. EOC Sample 2
In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?
A. by claiming productive land for business leaders to develop
B. by charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market
C. by separating farmers from profitable markets in western cities
D. by isolating farmers from technological developments in eastern cities

10. Materials Bring sufficient paper Pens/pencils
Three ring binder with pockets
Notes
Tablets

11. Resources My Website (Power Points Available)
Book: Online through Student Portal
Gateway book

12. Good Bye For Now! You can contact me at: armenteros@dadeschools.net.
I look forward to working with you and your child this school year