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United States History Continued
Course
Syllabus 2008-2009
United
States History Continued
Instructor: Mr.
Ebright
Phone: 682-8397
email: ebrightcharles@bcchs.org
Textbook: Appleby,
J., Brinkley, A., and Broussard A., et al. (2005). The American Vision.
New York: McGraw-Hill.
Course
Description
The student will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of
significant individuals, groups, ideas, events, eras, and developments in the
history of the Catholic Church, Kansas, the United States, and the world,
utilizing essential analytical and research skills.
Course
Objectives
1.
Students will use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals,
groups, ideas, developments, and turning points in the era of the emergence of
modern United States (1919-1930).
2.
Students will use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals,
groups, and turning points in the era of the Great Depression through World War
II in the United States history (1930-1945).
3.
Students will use a working knowledge and understanding of individuals,
groups, and turning points in the era of contemporary United States history
(since 1945).
Course Requirements
1.
All students will be responsible for reading Chapters 22 through Chapter
36 in the text. I will supplement your reading with notes, discussions,
handouts, and other materials relevant to the subject matter.
2.
There will be a test at the end of each chapter, and a semester final.
Tests will be multiple choice, matching, short answer, essay, or a
combination of each.
3.
You must bring a pen and notebook to class each day to takes notes. Notes
will be your main source for preparation of tests. You should have one notebook
specifically for this subject.
4.
Homework assignments and papers will be due at the beginning of the class
hour on the due date unless otherwise specified. Late assignments will be
penalized 10% per day late.
Absences
1.
Work assigned prior to an excused absence is due on the date of return or
on the due date.
2.
All quizzes and tests must be made up by appointment within three days.
I will make arrangements on a case by case basis either before or after
school.
3.
Assignments, quizzes, and tests missed because of suspension will be made
up for 70% credit.
4.
Assignments missed because of school related activities must be turned in
prior to the absence or on the
day of return.
Course Expectations and Procedures
1.
You are expected as a Bishop Carroll student to make a full and honest
effort in all of your classes. Take
advantage of the opportunity that has been provided to you and be prepared to
learn.
2.
It is your responsibility to become acquainted with the general rules and
procedures in your agenda book. Misbehavior or continual classroom disruptions
will not be tolerated and will be subject to the demerit system.
3.
Classroom participation and involvement will be looked favorably upon. If
you are engaged in the
discussions that shows me that you are making an attempt to understand
the material.
4.
Be in your seat when the bell rings. Stay seated at the end of class
until I dismiss you.
5. You are required to bring your textbook, notebook, agenda book and writing materials with you each day unless I specifically announce in advance that you will not need them.
6.
You will work independently unless directed to work in group activities.
I have a zero tolerance policy for cheating. If you are caught cheating you will
receive a zero. Copying another
student's work or allowing
someone to copy your work is considered cheating.
Available Hours
I
will generally be available to meet with students in my classroom 308 from 7:25
to 7:55 AM. During the fall and winter sports seasons, I will also be available
between and 3:15 to 3:40 PM.
Grading
I
grade on the total point system. To figure your grade, divide the total points
possible into your total points earned. The grading scale is as follows:
A+ 99-100
B+ 91-92
C+ 83-84
D+ 74-75 F
69 and below
A 95-98
B 87-90
C 78-82
D 72-73
A- 93-94
B- 85-86
C- 76-77
D- 70-71
Your
semester grade is based on the following
1st
nine weeks grade = 45%
2nd
nine weeks grade = 45%
United
States History Continued Honors Syllabus
2008-2009
Bishop
Carroll Catholic High School
Instructor:
Mr. Ebright – Room #308
Phone: 682-8397
email: ebrightcharles@bcchs.org
"Those
who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigues of
supporting it."
--Thomas
Paine
Course Description
We
will study the era of American History beginning with the end of World War I and
progress to the 1980s. This course is only one semester long; therefore, we will
need to cover a great deal of information as quickly as possible. The Boorstin
and Kelley book will be our main source of information, however, we will use
other activities to augment our learning.
Students will have the opportunity and privilege to receive college credit through Friends University for enrolling in both my honors U.S. History and honors U.S. government courses this year. Therefore, all students should be aware that the material presented in this course is college level material.
Course Objectives
1. The student will analyze factors that contributed to changes in work, production, and the rise of a consumer culture during the 1920s.The student will describe the various social conflicts that took place in the early 1920s.
2. The student will explain the influences on women’s roles in American society during the 1920s.
3. The student will frame historical questions that address changes in the social and cultural life of American society in the 1920s.
4. The student will interpret how the arts, music, and literature reflected social change during the Jazz Age.
5. The student will analyze the causes and impact of the Great Depression to determine how it affected American society.
6. The student will analyze the cost and benefits of New Deal programs.
7. The student will analyze the impact of Franklin D. Roosevelt on the presidency.
8. The student will explain the results of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
9. The student will analyze the United States’ contribution to the outcome of WWII and assess the effects of the war on the culture and economy of the U.S.
10. The student will evaluate how Hitler’s "Final Solution" evolved and the Allies responded to the Holocaust.
11. The student will explain the impact of the Manhattan Project from a variety of perspectives.
12. The student will construct a well supported argument that analyzes the Truman administration’s decision to drop the first atomic bomb.
13. The student will evaluate how the United States emerged as a superpower as a result of WWII.
14. The student will describe the legacy of the New Frontier and the Great Society domestic programs.
15. The student will analyze the shift from industrial to service to information economies.
16. The student will analyze population shifts after WWII.
17. The student will compare and contrast communism with capitalism, the resultant Cold War, and develop a hypothesis explaining the collapse of communist Europe.
18. The student will trace how the events and policies of the Cold War developed and changed over time.
19. The student will analyze the containment policy as it relates to the Korean conflict.
20. The student will analyze the significance of McCarthyism.
21. The student will explain the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War from a variety of perspectives.
22. The student will evaluate the significant influences in the struggle for racial and gender equity and for the extension of civil rights.
23. The student will describe developments in foreign and domestic policies between the Nixon and current presidencies.
24. The student will describe the impact of developments in technology, global communication, and transportation in the Postmodern era.
25. The student will explain how expanding educational opportunities have affected our society.
26. The student will analyze major contemporary social issues and the groups involved.
27. The student will describe how changes in the national and global economy have influenced the workplace.
28. The student will analyze historical materials and trace developments of an idea or trend across space or over a prolonged period of time in United States history to explain patterns of historical continuity and change.
29. The student will develop and implement effective research strategies for investigating a specific historical topic in United States history.
30. The student will examine and analyze primary and secondary sources in order to differentiate between historical fact and historical interpretations.
31. The student will compare competing historical narratives in United States history by contrasting different historians’ choice of questions, use and choice of sources, perspectives, beliefs, and points of view, in order to demonstrate how these factors contribute to different interpretations.
Grading
1.
Assignments are due at the beginning of the hour. Anything turned after that
will be reduced 10% for the first day, and 10% each successive day until no
credit is issued.
2.
We will have a combination of multiple choice/matching/short answer tests and
essay tests. The essay tests will be cumulative in nature and cover multiple
chapters.
3.
Nine Weeks Projects
1st
Nine Weeks –
4 page paper over World War II
Option 1:
Students will interview a person who lived through World War II and write a 4
page paper over the interview. Copies of video or audiotapes or transcriptions
of the interview must be provided. Exact due dates and requirements will be
discussed in class.
Option 2:
Students will write a 4 page research paper over a World War II battle and do a
presentation to the class about the battle at the appropriate time during the
lectures so due dates will be depended on pace of class. A visual aid must be
used in the presentation.
2nd Nine
Weeks –
All students enrolled in this class will read at least one book, approved by me
in advance, either historical or historical fiction, covering the era from 1920
to present. All students will submit a double entry journal page for every 25
page read, which should contain very little summary. In analyzing the book, you
need to get to the historiography of the book. In other words, why did the
author write the book? What was the historian’s/author’s point? How does the
book contribute to history? What are the historian’s/author’s biases or
agendas? What do you agree with or disagree with. Ect. The due date for this
assignment will be announced in class.
Absences
1.
Work assigned prior to an excused absence is due on the date of return or on the
due date.
2.
All quizzes and tests must be made up by appointment within three days
3.
Assignments, quizzes, and tests missed because of suspension will be made up for
50% credit.
4.
Assignments missed because of school-related activities must be turned in prior
to the absence or on the
day
of return.
5.
Any assignment missed because of an unexcused absence will be a zero.
Course
Expectations and Procedures
1.
You, your parents and your parish are paying good money for you to attend Bishop
Carroll. I expect to
give
you full value. Take advantage of the opportunity and be prepared to learn.
2.
In the unlikely event that one of you misbehaves in class I shall make use of
the demerit system and the
office
referral form.
3.
Bring your textbook, notebook, agenda book and writing materials with you each
day unless I specifically
announce
in advance that you will not need them.
4.
Be in your seat when the bell rings and stay in your seat until I dismiss you.
5.
Cheating will result in a zero both for the cheater and any willing accomplices.
Incidents will be
reviewed
on a case-by-case basis, but generally, cheating will result in no credit for
that particular assignment. Consequently, cheating
will most likely result in other disciplinary actions as well, and if
you
are taking this course for college credit, you may also be subject to the
institutional penalties pertaining to cheating by
Friends University.
6.
Acquaint yourself with the general rules and procedures found in your agenda
book.
Grading
I grade on the total point
system. To figure your grade divide the total points possible into your total
points earned. The grading scale is as follows:
A+
99-100 B+
91-92 C+ 83-84
D+ 74-75
F 69 and below
A
95-98 B
87-90 C
78-82 D
72-73
A-
93-94 B-
85-86 C-
76-77 D-
70-71
Your
semester grade is based on the following
1st
nine weeks grade = 45%
2nd
nine weeks grade = 45%
Semester
Test = 10%
Bishop
Carroll Catholic High School
Course
Syllabus: 2008-2009
United
States Government
Instructor:
Mr. Ebright – 308 Textbook:
Kelman, Steven. (1999). American Government.
Phone: 682-8397
Austin: Holt, Rineheart and Winston.
email: ebrightcharles@bcchs.org
-- Ben Franklin
The student will and have a working knowledge of governmental systems of
the United States and other nations with an emphasis on the U. S. Constitution,
the necessity for the rule of law, the civic values of the American
Constitutional democracy, and the rights, privileges, and moral responsibilities
to become active participants in the democratic process and one's faith.
Course
Objectives
1.
Students will understand the rule of law as it applies to God, family,
Church, school, local, state and national governments.
2.
Students will understand the shared ideas and the diversity of American
society and political culture.
3.
Students will understand how the U.S. Constitution allocates and
restricts power and responsibility in the government.
4.
Students will identify and examine the rights, privileges, and
responsibilities in becoming an active civic and faith participant.
5.
Students will understand various systems of governments and how nations
and international organizations interact.
Course Requirements
1.
All students will be responsible for reading the assigned chapters in the
text. I will supplement your reading
with notes, discussions, handouts, and other materials relevant to the subject
matter.
2.
There will be a test at the end of each chapter and a comprehensive
semester final. Tests will be
multiple choice, matching, true/false, short answer, essay, or a combination of
each.
3.
You must bring a pen and notebook to class each day to takes notes. Notes
will be your main source for preparation of tests. You should have one notebook
specifically for this subject.
4.
Homework assignments and papers will be due at the beginning of the
class hour on the due date unless otherwise specified. Late assignments will
be penalized 10% per day late.
Absences
1.
Work assigned prior to an excused absence is due on the date of return or
on the due date.
2.
All quizzes and tests must be made up by appointment within three days.
I will make arrangements on a case by case basis either before or after
school.
3.
Assignments, quizzes, and tests missed because of suspension will be made
up for 70% credit.
4.
Assignments missed because of school related activities must be turned in
prior to the absence or on the day of return.
Course Expectations and Procedures
1.
You are expected as a Bishop Carroll student to make a full and honest
effort in all of your classes. Take
advantage of the opportunity that has been provided to you and be prepared to
learn.
2.
It is your responsibility to become acquainted with the general rules and
procedures in your agenda book. Misbehavior or continual classroom disruptions
will not be tolerated and will be subject to the demerit system.
3.
Classroom participation and involvement will be looked favorably upon. If
you are engaged in the discussions that shows me that you are making an attempt
to understand the material.
4.
Be in your seat when the bell rings. Stay seated at the end of class
until I dismiss you.
5.
You are required to bring your textbook, notebook, agenda book and
writing materials with you each day unless I specifically announce in advance
that you will not need them.
6.
You will work independently unless directed to work in group activities.
I have a zero tolerance policy for cheating. If you are caught cheating
you will receive a zero. Copying
another student's work or allowing someone to copy your work is considered
cheating.
Available Hours
I
will generally be available to meet with students in my classroom 308 from 7:25
to 7:55 AM. During the fall and winter sports seasons, I will also be available
between and 3:15 to 3:40 PM.
Grading
I
grade on the total point system. To figure your grade divide the total points
possible into your total points earned. The grading scale is as follows:
A+ 99-100
B+ 91-92
C+ 83-84
D+ 74-75 F
69 and below
A 95-98
B 87-90
C 78-82
D 72-73
A- 93-94
B- 85-86
C- 76-77
D- 70-71
Your
semester grade is based on the following
1st
nine weeks grade = 45%
2nd
nine weeks grade = 45%
Semester
Test = 10%
United States Government Honors
American
Government Honors Syllabus
2008-2009
Bishop
Carroll Catholic High School
Instructor:
Mr. Ebright – Room #308
Phone: 682-8397 email: ebrightcharles@bcchs.org
"But
what is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?
If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern
men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In
framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the greatest
difficulty lies in this: You must first enable the government to control the
governed; and in the next place, oblige it control itself. A dependence on the
people is no doubt the primary control on the government." --James Madison,
Jr.
Required Reading
The
Founding Fathers and the United States Constitution: A Resource Guide For
American Government, edited by Winston E.
Kenton, (Wichita: Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 2003-2004), Third
Edition.
Partisan
political book – ex. Bias: A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the
News, Bernard Goldberg, paperback, (Perennial, 2002). Treason, Ann
Coulter – Lies, Al Franken etc.
Course Description
The
student will understand and have a working knowledge of governmental systems of
the United States and other nations with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution,
the necessity for the rule of law, the civic values of the American
Constitutional democracy, and the rights, privileges, and moral responsibilities
to become active participants in the democratic process and one's faith.
Course
Objectives
The student
understands the rule of law as it applies to family, school, local, state, and
national governments.
The student
understands the shared ideals and the diversity of American society and
political culture.
The student
understands how the U.S. Constitution allocates and restricts power and
responsibility in the government.
The student
identifies and examines the rights, privileges, and responsibilities in becoming
an active participant.
The student
understands various systems of governments and how nations and international
organizations interact.
Course Requirements
You will be
responsible for assigned readings in The Founding Fathers. I will
supplement your readings in class with lectures, discussions, handouts, and
other materials and exercises, but you will be expected to complete assigned
readings
Assessments will be
conducted on a periodic basis. There will be seven tests, one over each section.
We will have quizzes if I feel you are not reading the assignments
There will also be
a comprehensive final at the end of the semester.
This is a reading
and writing intensive class. You MUST bring a pen and paper with you EACH day to
take notes, unless otherwise directed by me.
Homework
assignments will be due at the BEGINNING of the class hour on the due date
unless otherwise specified. An assignment submitted after the beginning of the
class period on which it is due will be subject to a grading penalty of minus
50% credit up to three days. If an assignment is submitted beyond the beginning
of class on the third day after it was initially due, the assignment will
automatically receive a zero.
Once again, it is
expected that students will have the opportunity and privilege to receive
college credit through Friends University for enrolling in both my honors U.S.
history and honors U.S. government courses this year. Therefore, all students
should be aware that the material presented in this course is college level.
First nine weeks we
will have a 3-4 page paper and debate. The second semester we will have a 4-5
page historiography paper.
Absences
Assignments missed
because of school activities away from school, or when the student is gone due
to a prearranged excused absence will be due on the day the student returns to
class. Assignments submitted after the day of return will be accepted for 50%
credit up to three days, after which the student will automatically receive a
zero for the assignment.
All quizzes and
tests missed due to excused absences must be made up by appointment WITHIN THREE
DAYS of your return to school. After the third day, all tests or quizzes which
have not been made up will automatically be entered as a zero in the grade book.
While I am a busy man, I am here to serve you. I WILL make myself available if
you take the initiative.
Assignments and
quizzes missed because of suspension will be counted for 10% credit and tests
must be made up the day of return from suspension.
Available Hours
I will generally be
available to meet with students in my classroom 308 from 7:25 to 7:55 AM. During
the fall and winter sports seasons, I will also be available between and 3:15 to
3:40 PM.
Classroom
Requirements
Make certain you
are acquainted with the general rules and procedures found in your agenda books.
This is a course about government and civics, which inherently involves the
study of the rule of law and order. If you intend to do well in this class, you
should expect to obey and follow ALL school rules and policies.
Be aware that if
you are caught cheating on ANY assignment, you will most likely receive a zero
for your effort. Incidents will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but
generally, cheating will result in no credit for that particular assignment.
Consequently, cheating will most likely result in other disciplinary actions as
well, and if you are taking this course for college credit, you may also be
subject to the institutional penalties pertaining to cheating by Friends
University.
BE IN YOUR SEAT
WHEN THE BELL RINGS, READY TO BEGIN CLASS OR YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TARDY. STAY
IN YOUR SEAT AT THE END OF CLASS UNLESS I DISMISS YOU.
Acts of misconduct
will be subject to the demerit system and the office referral form.
Again, you are
required to bring The Founding Fathers resource guide, notebook, agenda
book, and writing materials with you each day unless I specifically announce in
advance that you will not need them.
Grading
I grade on the total point
system. To figure your grade divide the total points possible into your total
points earned. The grading scale is as follows:
A+
99-100 B+
91-92 C+ 83-84
D+ 74-75
F 69 and below
A
95-98 B
87-90 C
78-82 D
72-73
A-
93-94 B-
85-86 C-
76-77 D-
70-71
Your
semester grade is based on the following
1st
nine weeks grade = 45%
2nd
nine weeks grade = 45%
Semester
Test = 10%