American Studies

Course Syllabus
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AMERICAN STUDIES
General Course Goals:
to introduce the student to the character of American history and culture both as
background to contemporary institutions and as a major force in world
development.
to place the development of American history and culture within a general
historical context in order to provide the student with a perspective of America's
place within the experience of mankind.
to foster an understanding of the interplay of politics, economics, and cultural
changes by observing the manner in which alterations in one bring on changes in
the others.
to teach the historical method as a means of critical thinking, including the
evaluation of conflicting testimony in assessing historical fact and assisting the
student in applying this historical perspective to the major trends examined.
to assist students in making connections and drawing together disparate materials
and experiences with reference to United States History and Current Events.
to foster the development of oral and written communication using claim,
evidence, and commentary through class discussions and paragraph construction.

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Target:
I can create
the best
start to the
most
perfect
school year
ever.

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Whats the Difference Between Knowledge and Comprehension?

Knowledge is knowing that a

tomato is a fruit

Comprehension is understanding
that you dont put it in a fruit
salad

What are some things, habits and behaviors, that

some student choose to do in the classroom that are
distracting to themselves and to their classmates
that might disrupt the learning process and hinder
the learning process?
Learning Targets:
I can show up to class on time.
I can follow directions and repeat instructions.
I can bring required materials to class (Graphic
Organizer).
I can finish my lunch during lunch time.
I can avoid talking to my classmates during
instruction.
I can turn off and put away my electronic devices.
I can participate in class activities and behave.

Proficiency

proficient

emerging

Advanced - mastery

proficient

emerging

Advanced - mastery

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WHERE AM I?

Directions: WRITE in the state identification on the map of the United States of America.

AK - Alaska
AL - Alabama
AR - Arkansas
AZ - Arizona
CA - California
CO - Colorado
CT - Connecticut
DE - Delaware
FL - Florida
GA - Georgia
HI - Hawaii
IA - Iowa
ID - Idaho
IL - Illinois
IN - Indiana
KS - Kansas
KY - Kentucky
LA - Louisiana
MA - Massachusetts
MD - Maryland
ME - Maine
MI - Michigan
MN - Minnesota
MO - Missouri
MS - Mississippi
MT - Montana
NC - North Carolina
ND - North Dakota
NE - Nebraska
NH - New Hampshire
NJ - New Jersey
NM - New Mexico
NV - Nevada
NY - New York
OH - Ohio
OK - Oklahoma
OR - Oregon
PA - Pennsylvania
RI - Rhode Island
SC - South Carolina
SD - South Dakota
TN - Tennessee
TX - Texas
UT - Utah
VA - Virginia
VT - Vermont
WA - Washington
WI - Wisconsin
WV - West Virginia