U.S. History: 1865-Present

Geography The Jazz Age, 1920s

Reconstruction The Great Depression

Westward Expansion World War II

Industrialization The Cold War

Immigration & Urbanization Civil Rights

The Progressive Era Post War-

Imperialism Consumer Culture

World War I Globalization

Focus Questions:• How does geography influence events in

United States history?• What is the role of the United States in a

changing world?• What is the impact of technology on American

life?• How has the government reacted to events in

United States history?• How has daily life changed for ordinary

Americans over time?

What to Expectstudent centered instruction

• Note-taking strategies• Organizational strategies• More time between tests/quizzes• Increased use of technology in

classroom– Making a video/movie using online

software– Prezi/Google Slides– Blackboard (FCPS 24/7)– Google Classroom– Online textbook resource

• Student directed activities (debates, trials, simulations)

• Research methods• Use of primary documents in classroom• Focus on skills within the content

Skills within the Content

Students will:

• Be able to acquire information from a variety of sources, including primary source documents.

• Be able to organize information in a variety of forms.

• Be able to analyze and interpret information.

• Be able to communicate in a variety of written forms.

• Be able to communicate orally and through the use of technology.

Our goal is to inspire excellence while meeting the needs of all learners.

Differentiation allows all students to access course content and material based on their individual learning needs.

Extensions, enrichment, and accommodations are provided to meet student learning needs.

All Honors Model

Theodore Roosevelt

Who:

Roles:

Impact:

Vision:

George Dewey

Who:

How was he connected to American Imperialism?

Joseph Pulitzer

Who:

How was he connection to the Spanish American War?

William Seward

What was his feeling about expansionism?

What did he buy from Russia?

Was this a good purchase? Why? Support your answer with evidence.

Example of less structure:1. Please define and describe the role, impact, and/or vision of the following people in relation to our unit on Imperialism and the Spanish American War:

Theodore Roosevelt , George Dewey, Joseph Pulitzer , William Seward

Make sure to support and defend your answers with evidence.

Example of Test Questions:

More structure1.. All of the following are reasons for American expansionism during the late 1800s EXCEPT…

A. Trade/Economic (money) growth B. Establishing a relationship with Africa

C. To gain more Naval Ports (military Strength ) D. To spread American Culture

Less Structure: 2.. The following are reasons for American expansionism and the desire for colonies Circle all that apply-

A. As markets for U.S. manufactured goods B. Symbol of military might

C. As coaling stations D. Experiments for “Social Darwinism”

Examples of Activities!• Geography Road Trip-The

Regions of the U.S.

• Leaders of Westward Expansion/Captains of Industry iPhone Project

• Immigrant Experience Essay/Presentations

• Annexation of the Philippines and WWI Debates

• Trench Warfare Simulation

• Great Depression Dinner Project

Online Textbook• To support our curriculum and to maintain FCPS

commitment to incorporating technology in the classroom, all students have personal access to Discovering our Past: A History of the United States Modern Times.