Social Studies Syllabus

U.S. History

Welcome to Social Studies!

This year, you will be exposed to a wide variety of topics in United States History.  Our class begins with the Age of Industry right at the turn of the 19^th century.  We will move chronologically through history and will cover topics up to present day.

You are expected to come to class prepared and on time.  You will be marked tardy if you are late to class.  After being tardy three times you will receive a detention.  You must bring the textbook, a spiral notebook, a folder just for Social Studies, and a pencil or pen to class everyday.  Failure to bring any of these items could result in receiving a tardy mark for the day.

Teacher-student conferences will be held throughout the year for any student who is not performing to potential.  However, it is also your responsibility to ask questions and also ask for help when it is needed.

Homework assignments will be given daily.  All work is due the next class period unless told otherwise.

Your overall grade will be based on the following:  Tests, projects, presentations, notebook, individual work, essay writing, group work, and class participation.  Tests, quizzes and missed work must be made up in a timely fashion.  Please see the 8^th grade rules and handbook.

Grading Scale

100-90 A

89-80  B

79-70  C

69-60  D

59-0   F

Please see the student handbook for more specifics.

I am looking forward to a great school year!

Mrs. Hanrahan

Units of Study

Reunification to World Power-  Chapters 20-23

            Growth of Industry

            Changes in American Life

            Progressives

            Political Machines

            Becoming a World Power

World Power to Super Power-  Chapters 24-27

            World War I

            The Roaring 20’s

            The Great Depression

            World War II

Super Power to New World Order-  Chapters 28-32

            The Cold War

            Vietnam

            Issues of the Seventies

            A New Millennium