2011 - 2012 Syllabus  Term One

 

 

Teacher:  Rebecca E. Rigby

Email:  Rebecca.Rigby@biloxischools.net

Website: http://www.biloxischools.net/schools/bjh/Faculty/rebecca.rigby/

 

Objectives: This is a general overview of what the teacher will teach and what the student is expected to master:

 

1D

 

  

Compare and contrast the major documents and works (e.g., Magna Carta, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, etc.) that laid the foundation for American democracy. (DOK 2)

 
2D

 

  

Trace the origins and development of slavery; its effects on African Americans and on the nation‘s political, social, religious, economic, and cultural development; and identify the strategies that were tried to both overturn and preserve it. (DOK 2)

 
3A

 

   Examine the exploration and colonization periods of the United States using social studies tools (e.g., timelines, time zones, maps, globes, graphs, political cartoons, tables, technology, etc.). (DOK 2)

 
4A

 

  Analyze how conflict, cooperation, and interdependence (e.g., social justice, diversity, mutual respect, and civic engagement) among groups, societies, and nations influenced the writing of early historical documents. (DOK 3)

 
5A

 

   Compare and contrast the economic factors that led to the development of America (e.g., exploration, colonization, immigration, sectionalism, industry in the North vs. agriculture in the South, tariffs, etc.). (DOK 2)

 
6A

 

    Evaluate the value and the challenge of diversity in American life. (DOK 3)

 
6B

 

   Assess the importance of certain character traits in a democracy, such as civility, nationalism, freedom, authority, justice, equality, responsibility, etc. (DOK 3)

 
6C

 

    Examine how American society has been influenced culturally by exploration, immigration, colonization, sectionalism, religious and social movements, etc.

 

    

 

Tests and Grades

 

Grading:  A = 90 – 100    B = 80 – 89   C = 75 – 79   D = 70 – 74   F = below 70   I = incomplete

Grading follows the policies of Biloxi Public Schools.  A mid-term progress report and a report card following the end of each term are issued.  The student’s current grades are available via Internet IOD.  (http://iiod.ssts.com/Home.asp?state=MS)

 

Tests: Specific test dates will be announced.  Students who were absent from class will schedule to complete the tests within 10 school days of return.  Grading scheme is as followed:  Tests: 55%  -   Daily work/Homework: 35%  -   Term Tests: 10%

 

Retesting:  Students needing re-testing must attend, at least, one morning tutoring session.  Morning tutoring will be held on Tuesdays from 7:15 to 7:45. Re-testing must be accomplished within 10 school days of the original test or prior to the next chapter test.

 

Homework/Assignments/Projects: Homework, projects, and all other assignments are due on the date and time assigned by the teacher.

 

Course Requirements: Students are required to complete all bell work, take notes, and complete all daily assignments. Supplies that are to be brought to class each day:  3-ring binder with 3 notebook dividers labeled bell work, notes, and assignments, notebook paper, pencil/pen