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U.S.I.C.A. Course Outline/Syllabus
Grade/Course: HISTORY AMERICAN NATION 8004
Grade Level: High School
TEXT BOOK: Holt American Nation: Student Edition Grades 9-12 2003 [Hardcover]
RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT (Author)
ISBN-10: 0030646812 | ISBN-13: 978-0030646812
Order No.: 1
Resources:
Text book
Teacher works CD
Teacher interactive
online
Links
Skype Conference
Area: Social Studies
Type: Elective
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Code: HIS 8004
Class Type: Online
Instructional Supports:
Textbook, Magazines, Journals, Websites
Links, Conference, Comprehensive Reading
Plan
Length: 1 year
Credits: 1
Standards:
Florida Sunshine State
Standards
Total Numbers of class hours:300 hrs
Prerequisite:
none
B) Description:
Become a participant in resolving controversy in U.S. History and see how history and
literature connect. Read the perspectives of people who lived during the time, visit
interesting websites, and become a creative participant in the history and literature of
America. This course has two purposes: (1) To gain broad knowledge of the American
nation by focusing on political, cultural and economic factors that have influenced the
events over the past 500 years in North America; (2) To acquire investigative skills
necessary to evaluate a wide range of circumstances, synthesize effective solutions to
problems, and evaluate outcomes.
C) Objectives:
This is a survey of the history of the United States from early settlement to 1877. The
purpose of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of the major
developments that have shaped America during that time period to the present. While this
is primarily a video lecture, we will devote considerable time to questions and discussion.
Students are strongly encouraged to contribute to the class. I expect students to be prepared
for class and complete the reading assignments.
D) Contents
UNIT 1 Beginnings Prehistory
Chapter 1 The World by 1500
Chapter 2 Empires of the Americas
Chapter 3 The English Colonies
UNIT 2 Creating a Nation
Chapter 4 Independence!
Chapter 5 From Confederation to Federal Union
Chapter 6 A Strong Start for the Nation
UNIT 3 Growth and Change
Chapter 7 Nationalism and Economic Growth
Chapter 8 Regional Societies
Chapter 9 Working for Reform
UNIT 4 War and Reunification
Chapter 10 Expansion and Conflict
Chapter 11 Sectional Conflict Increases
Chapter 12 The Civil War
Chapter 13 Reconstruction and the New South
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UNIT 5 A Nation Transformed
Chapter 14 The Western Crossroads
Chapter 15 The Second Industrial Revolution
Chapter 16 The Transformation of American Society
Chapter 17 Politics in the Gilded Age
UNIT 6 A World Power
Chapter 18 The Age of Reform
Chapter 19 Progressive Politicians
Chapter 20 America and the World
Chapter 21 World War I
UNIT 7 Prosperity and Crisis
Chapter 22 A Turbulent Decade
Chapter 23 The Jazz Age
Chapter 24 The Great Depression
Chapter 25 The New Deal
UNIT 8 World Conflicts
Chapter 26 The Road to War
Chapter 27 Americans in World War II
Chapter 28 The Cold War
Chapter 29 Society After World War II
UNIT 9 A Changing Home Front
Chapter 30 The New Frontier and The Great Society
Chapter 31 The Civil Rights Movement
Chapter 32 Struggles for Change
Chapter 33 War in Vietnam
UNIT 10 Modern Times
Chapter 34 From Nixon to Carter
Chapter 35 The Republican Revolution
Chapter 36 Launching the New Millennium
E. Methodology
E)Academic Methodology:
Tests
Writing Reports
30%
20%
Homework
5%
Class Work
20%
Reading Assignment
25%
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F) Book Reference:
1. 1. American Government [Paperback] by Robert Heineman (Author), Steven Peterson (Author),
Thomas Rasmussen (Author)
2. American Government: Institutions and Policies: The Essentials, 13th Edition [Paperback] by
James Q. Wilson (Author), John J. Dilulio Jr. (Author), Meena Bose (Author)
3. Thinkwell American Government 3rd Edition by Thinkwell Corp
4. American Government: Roots and Reform, 2011 Edition (11th Edition) [Paperback] by
Karen O'Connor (Author)
5. Magruder's American Government [Hardcover] PRENTICE HALL (Author)
6. Painless American Government (Barron's Painless) Paperback by Jeffrey Strausser(Author)
H) Web Reference:
www.successnetplus.com
http://www.nps.gov/jofi/index.htm
www.americanlibrary.gov
www.congress.gov
www.whitehouse.gov
www.loc.gov
www.socialstudies.org
http://www.headlinespot.com/subject/government/
I. Journals:
Journal of Government
The National Council of Social Studies
The Journal of Social Studies Research
J.Magazines:
The Civil War Magazine
Smithsonian magazine, published by the Smithsonian Museum
National Civic Review
K. Organizations:
National Association of Teachers of Social Studies
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M. Comprehensive Reading Plan
Students are required to read at least 1 book or their equivalent during each class
as independent reading at-home. Students must also read for 30 minutes at home as part of their
daily homework assignment in all subjects. Check your Class Reading Assignment at
www.USICAhs.org/CURRICULUM and check free ebooks at www.openlibrary.org .
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Text Book Description:
Publication Date: December 14, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0030646812 | ISBN-13: 978-0030646812 |
A textbook for United States history from the founding of the nation (pre-1800) up until
modern day. Edition: 1
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act or attempts to engage in such acts. Academic misconduct in any form is inimical to the
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misconduct and should report that act to the department head or administrative supervisor.
Students violating the standards of academic honesty are subject to disciplinary action including
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