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Requirements
Students are required to complete the assigned reading and assignment by the date given. You must also engage in meaningful discussions with classmates and respond to their post in a respectful manner.
Delivery
This will be a hybrid course. It will consist of in class and online assignments and discussions. Some of our assignments will be completed online and all others will be completed in class. There will be times designated within class to work on the online portion. The course is broken into 6 modules. Each module builds on the other one. It is very important that students complete the assigned readings before completing the assignments.
Workload
Each assignment and paired reading will take about 90 minutes to complete (two class periods).
Course Title: Social Studies- 1865-Present
Description: Hybrid course (online and in class assignments)
Intended Audience: Fifth grade students
School: Myrtle Beach Intermediate School
Course Goals
The following course goals articulate the general objectives and purpose of this course. Students will:
·Demonstrate an understanding of Reconstruction and its impact of the United States
·Demonstrate an understanding of the continued westward expansion of the United States
·Demonstrate an understanding of major domestic and foreign developments that contributed to the United States becoming a world power
·Demonstrate an understanding of American economic challenges in the 1920’s and 1930’s and world conflict in the 1940’s
·Demonstrate an understanding of the social, economic and political events that influenced the United States during the Cold War era
·Demonstrate an understanding of the political, social, economic, and environmental challenges faced by the United States during the period form the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Students will continue their study of the history of the United States in grade five, beginning with Reconstruction and continuing through the present day. They learn about the renewal of the country after the Civil War; the continued westward expansion; the rise of the United States as a world power; the nation’s involvement in world affairs in the twentieth century; and nation’s leadership role after World War II, during and after the Cold War, and into the twenty-first century. They also learn about the growing pains of the country as its citizens dealt with industrialization, the issues of women’s suffrage and civil rights for all Americans, economic depression and recovery, and challenges in foreign diplomacy.
Grading will consist of assignments and assessments given in class and online. At the end of each module students will be given a summative assessment to determine student progress toward meeting the course goals.
Course Assessments
Unless otherwise noted, all assignments must be submitted through google docs. All discussions will be completed in google classroom. Quizzes There will be 6 quizzes given online throughout the course. Each quiz will be given online. The quiz will be given during one class period and you will not be able to use your notes during the quiz. Discussions Module discussions are designed to engage a student’s interaction with others in the course and provide constant, helpful feedback and assistance. Discussion postings should be courteous, thoughtful, and carefully written. To facilitate the discussion and prevent procrastination, two deadlines are scheduled for each discussion. Pay attention to each date.
Assignments
These written items and online activities are opportunities for the students to demonstrate their abilities to apply the knowledge gained in the course, as well as from in class discussions and assignments. The documents created can be used to study for assessments.
Assessment Weight
Quizzes/Discussions/Assignments 60% of final grade
Major test and projects 40% of final grade
Grades Grades will be calculated by converting point accumulations for each assessment using the table below.
Score Grade
93-100 A
85-92 B
77-84 C
70-76 D
69 and below F
Required Texts and Supplies
· Composition journal (moo cow journal)
· School assigned i-Pad with access to google docs
Schedule
Module 1: Reconstruction
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Reconstruction and its impact on the United States. Reconstruction was a period of great hope, incredible change, and efforts at rebuilding.
Topics: Aims of Reconstruction, Freedman’s Bureau, Subversive groups during Reconstruction, Social, economic, and political impact of Reconstruction
Module 2: Westward Expansion
Topics: geographic and economic factors that influenced westward expansion, technologies and federal policies affected development, conflict and cooperation, Native Americans
Module 3: Becoming a World Power
Topics: inventions and technologies, discriminatory practices, immigration, Big Business, Panama Canal, WWI
Module 4: 1920's-1940's
Topics: Post WWI, Great Depression, New Deal, WWII, Key figures in WWII, developments in technology and aviation, War on the home front
Module 5: Cold War Era
Topics: causes and course, developments, modern Civil Rights Movement, international political alliances,
Module 6: Modern Era
Topics: changes in world politics, humanitarian and economic efforts, September 11th, technological innovations, cultural exchanges
Time Management
A hybrid course can take a considerable amount of time online. As stated in welcome page, each assignment requires 90 minutes for readings and assignments/assessments. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you begin each assignment early. Work on it regularly over the week rather than waiting until the last day or two. This will allow you to have the chance to work out problems or get help if needed.
Participation
You are responsible for completing the assignments online and participating in online discussions with you classmates. As well as responding to their post.
Deadlines
You will always be given explicit instructions on where to send your assignments. Assignments are usually due on a weekly basis – the exact dates will always be found in the activities. If you wish to complete an assignment prior to the due date, you may (however, a group assignment must be completed during the week assigned OR upon approval of every member of the group). NO LATE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS POLICY AND SUBMIT YOUR WORK ON TIME. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Turnaround Time
The instructor will be monitoring the discussion board on a daily basis. Submitted assignments will be graded and feedback will be provided within the first week after the module is concluded. E-mail messages will be answered within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends.
Academic Integrity
Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings with their teacher and fellow students. Any work that is not a product of the student’s own effort is considered dishonest. A student may be written up for academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Student planner for additional information regarding the policy on academic honesty.
Honor Pledge: On my honor, I pledge:
Technical Supports
If you ever encounter any technology difficulties, please contact me through e-mail or during class time [email protected]
E-mail and Its Etiquette
Students must use google doc account to submit all assignments.
It is expected that all E-mail correspondence your teacher will be conducted in an academic manner. When utilizing E-mail for this class, you should:
1. address the recipient in an appropriate manner,
2. utilize proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation,
3. close with your full name.
Computing Requirements
Required Hardware To access e-learning courses, a multimedia-class computer (PC or Mac) with Internet connectivity is required. The minimum system configurations required to view e-learning course content are described below.
PC
Macintosh
Required Browser
Students must have an Internet browser installed on their computers to view and interact with online courses. Mozilla Firefox, version 1.5 or better, is recommended. Please note that browsers may need to be further optimized if courses utilizing multimedia require any browser plug-ins or ancillary players.
Modification of the Syllabus and Schedule
The teacher reserves the right to modify the syllabus and schedule at any time. Notice of any change will be E-mailed and posted as an announcement.
Students are required to complete the assigned reading and assignment by the date given. You must also engage in meaningful discussions with classmates and respond to their post in a respectful manner.
Delivery
This will be a hybrid course. It will consist of in class and online assignments and discussions. Some of our assignments will be completed online and all others will be completed in class. There will be times designated within class to work on the online portion. The course is broken into 6 modules. Each module builds on the other one. It is very important that students complete the assigned readings before completing the assignments.
Workload
Each assignment and paired reading will take about 90 minutes to complete (two class periods).
Course Title: Social Studies- 1865-Present
Description: Hybrid course (online and in class assignments)
Intended Audience: Fifth grade students
School: Myrtle Beach Intermediate School
Course Goals
The following course goals articulate the general objectives and purpose of this course. Students will:
·Demonstrate an understanding of Reconstruction and its impact of the United States
·Demonstrate an understanding of the continued westward expansion of the United States
·Demonstrate an understanding of major domestic and foreign developments that contributed to the United States becoming a world power
·Demonstrate an understanding of American economic challenges in the 1920’s and 1930’s and world conflict in the 1940’s
·Demonstrate an understanding of the social, economic and political events that influenced the United States during the Cold War era
·Demonstrate an understanding of the political, social, economic, and environmental challenges faced by the United States during the period form the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Students will continue their study of the history of the United States in grade five, beginning with Reconstruction and continuing through the present day. They learn about the renewal of the country after the Civil War; the continued westward expansion; the rise of the United States as a world power; the nation’s involvement in world affairs in the twentieth century; and nation’s leadership role after World War II, during and after the Cold War, and into the twenty-first century. They also learn about the growing pains of the country as its citizens dealt with industrialization, the issues of women’s suffrage and civil rights for all Americans, economic depression and recovery, and challenges in foreign diplomacy.
Grading will consist of assignments and assessments given in class and online. At the end of each module students will be given a summative assessment to determine student progress toward meeting the course goals.
Course Assessments
Unless otherwise noted, all assignments must be submitted through google docs. All discussions will be completed in google classroom. Quizzes There will be 6 quizzes given online throughout the course. Each quiz will be given online. The quiz will be given during one class period and you will not be able to use your notes during the quiz. Discussions Module discussions are designed to engage a student’s interaction with others in the course and provide constant, helpful feedback and assistance. Discussion postings should be courteous, thoughtful, and carefully written. To facilitate the discussion and prevent procrastination, two deadlines are scheduled for each discussion. Pay attention to each date.
Assignments
These written items and online activities are opportunities for the students to demonstrate their abilities to apply the knowledge gained in the course, as well as from in class discussions and assignments. The documents created can be used to study for assessments.
Assessment Weight
Quizzes/Discussions/Assignments 60% of final grade
Major test and projects 40% of final grade
Grades Grades will be calculated by converting point accumulations for each assessment using the table below.
Score Grade
93-100 A
85-92 B
77-84 C
70-76 D
69 and below F
Required Texts and Supplies
· Composition journal (moo cow journal)
· School assigned i-Pad with access to google docs
Schedule
Module 1: Reconstruction
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Reconstruction and its impact on the United States. Reconstruction was a period of great hope, incredible change, and efforts at rebuilding.
Topics: Aims of Reconstruction, Freedman’s Bureau, Subversive groups during Reconstruction, Social, economic, and political impact of Reconstruction
Module 2: Westward Expansion
Topics: geographic and economic factors that influenced westward expansion, technologies and federal policies affected development, conflict and cooperation, Native Americans
Module 3: Becoming a World Power
Topics: inventions and technologies, discriminatory practices, immigration, Big Business, Panama Canal, WWI
Module 4: 1920's-1940's
Topics: Post WWI, Great Depression, New Deal, WWII, Key figures in WWII, developments in technology and aviation, War on the home front
Module 5: Cold War Era
Topics: causes and course, developments, modern Civil Rights Movement, international political alliances,
Module 6: Modern Era
Topics: changes in world politics, humanitarian and economic efforts, September 11th, technological innovations, cultural exchanges
Time Management
A hybrid course can take a considerable amount of time online. As stated in welcome page, each assignment requires 90 minutes for readings and assignments/assessments. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you begin each assignment early. Work on it regularly over the week rather than waiting until the last day or two. This will allow you to have the chance to work out problems or get help if needed.
Participation
You are responsible for completing the assignments online and participating in online discussions with you classmates. As well as responding to their post.
Deadlines
You will always be given explicit instructions on where to send your assignments. Assignments are usually due on a weekly basis – the exact dates will always be found in the activities. If you wish to complete an assignment prior to the due date, you may (however, a group assignment must be completed during the week assigned OR upon approval of every member of the group). NO LATE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS POLICY AND SUBMIT YOUR WORK ON TIME. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Turnaround Time
The instructor will be monitoring the discussion board on a daily basis. Submitted assignments will be graded and feedback will be provided within the first week after the module is concluded. E-mail messages will be answered within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends.
Academic Integrity
Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings with their teacher and fellow students. Any work that is not a product of the student’s own effort is considered dishonest. A student may be written up for academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Student planner for additional information regarding the policy on academic honesty.
Honor Pledge: On my honor, I pledge:
- That I will take responsibility for my personal behavior; and
- That I will actively oppose every instance of academic dishonesty as defined in the Code of Student Conduct.
Technical Supports
If you ever encounter any technology difficulties, please contact me through e-mail or during class time [email protected]
E-mail and Its Etiquette
Students must use google doc account to submit all assignments.
It is expected that all E-mail correspondence your teacher will be conducted in an academic manner. When utilizing E-mail for this class, you should:
1. address the recipient in an appropriate manner,
2. utilize proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation,
3. close with your full name.
Computing Requirements
Required Hardware To access e-learning courses, a multimedia-class computer (PC or Mac) with Internet connectivity is required. The minimum system configurations required to view e-learning course content are described below.
PC
- 500 MHz Pentium III
- Windows 2000
- 128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
- 1 GB free hard disk space
- 56K modem (broadband recommended)
Macintosh
- 400 MHz G4
- OS 9.1 (OS X recommended)
- 128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
- 1 GB free hard disk space
- 56K modem (broadband recommended)
Required Browser
Students must have an Internet browser installed on their computers to view and interact with online courses. Mozilla Firefox, version 1.5 or better, is recommended. Please note that browsers may need to be further optimized if courses utilizing multimedia require any browser plug-ins or ancillary players.
Modification of the Syllabus and Schedule
The teacher reserves the right to modify the syllabus and schedule at any time. Notice of any change will be E-mailed and posted as an announcement.