Course Syllabus
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Course Name:
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United States History 8
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Instructor:
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Mrs. Barbara Charash
Charashland.blogspot.com
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Course Description:
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This course explores the history of the United States from
colonization, the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, the Civil War, and
Reconstruction. Focusing on the
development of the United States through key people, influential documents,
and impact history has on today.
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Standards:
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This course aligns to the California State Standards for
Social Sciences.
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Essential Questions:
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What is Truth—
What can be learned about the nature and
application of Truth through
the study of the United States of America?
What is my
purpose—
Who am I and how do I relate to the world
around me?
How can I use
information—
How does the study of the United States of
America make me a critical
thinker?
How does critical thinking and obtaining
information inform my decision
making?
How can I use
my creativity—
How can I express my creativity through
documenting history?
How can I make
wise choices—
How does critical thinking and obtaining
information inform my decision
making?
How can I
develop healthy relationships—
Who am I and how do I relate to the world
around me?
How does culture influence my worldview?
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Major Topics:
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Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War
The Founding and the Constitution
Expansion and Growth of the New Nation
Sectionalism, Division, and the Civil War
Reconstruction
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Text:
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The American
Republic to 1877: Appleby et al’
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Required Materials:
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3 – Ring Binder
1set of Tab Dividers
Pencils
Blue/Black/Red Pens
1 Set of Markers
Notebook Paper
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Project Materials:
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Glue Sticks
Ruler
Poster/Construction Paper
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Grading:
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Student grades are based on participation, class work,
tests/quizzes, projects, and homework
100 point scale
A=100 -90%, B=89-80%, C=79-70%, D=69-60%, F=59%-below
Parents! Please
refer to Gradebook for updated information on student grades.
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Major Projects:
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To be determined, please check website
Charashland.blogspot.com
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Policies and
Procedures:
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Homework and Reading Assignments will be given throughout
the week. Each Monday the work for the
week will be on the board as well as on the website.
Late assignments will be accepted the following day with a
50% point deduction. Any work beyond
the next day will be accepted for half credit.
Absences: It is the
student’s responsibility to complete all missing assignments when absent.
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Instructor Biography:
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My overwhelming passions are history and politics. I have
a B.A. in Political Science/Government, a California Secondary School
Credential CLAD, and a M.A. in Education. Having taught in California and New
York and within the Charter School, public high school, college preparatory
school (faith-based and secular), and the university environment
(undergraduate and graduate) I come to AEA Schools with not only a wealth of
experience but also with a desire to inspire the next generation of American leaders.
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Classroom expectations are
provided to create a respectful and viable learning environment.
- Everyone,
including Mrs. Charash, is to be on time with materials ready (seated,
notebook on desk with writing utensil) to learn before the tardy
bell rings.
- When
Mrs. Charash or a peer is speaking all others will be quiet and
respectful.
- Students
are to participate in the daily lesson, complete all minimum standards
required for a grade, and consult with the teacher when problems arise.
- Each
student is unique and will be dealt with on an individual basis.
- Cheating,
complaining, and profanity will not be tolerated.
- Consequences
for negative behavior in class:
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One warning given: if student corrects and
maintains positive behavior the remainder of class time then no discipline will
be warranted
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If student continues to exhibit behavior, first
the student will be moved, then he or she will spend lunch break in class with
teacher
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If these consequences are unsuccessful: phone
call to parent or guardian
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If behavior is not corrected: the student will
be removed from class and sent to the office
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