American History Syllabus
1929 to Present
Length of Course:
Recommended Level:
Prerequisites:
Credit:
Required for Graduation:
One Semester
11 or 12
None
1
Yes
Course Description
This course in American History spans from 1929 to present. The topics covered are
intended to help the student better understand major events and people that have been
vital in the shaping of our nation. Major topics to be studied include the Great
Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War,
Watergate, and the Presidents from Hoover to Reagan.
Co-Instructor Information
Mr. Scott Black
Email: blackc@charleston.k12.il.us
Website: http://www.charleston.k12.il.us/chs/teachers/tblacks/index.htm
Phone: 217-639-5107
Co-Instructor Information (5th Hour)
Ms. Lisa Goldacker
Phone: 217-639-5105
Class room: 418
Class room: 413
Materials
 Pen or pencil
 Three-ring binder with paper or spiral notebook with paper and pockets
 Flash Drive
 Textbook: The American Vision – 2003 edition
Course Objectives
Students will understand:
 Events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, and the
United States
 How to examine and analyze the events of the past and use these events as a
powerful tool for understanding the events of today and the future.
 How people, nations, actions and interactions have led to today's realities
 How to better define their own roles as participating citizens.
American History Syllabus
1929 to Present
Course Content
Second Semester
Topic
Global Struggles
A Time of Upheaval 1954 - 1980
A Changing Society 1968 - 1992
Tentative Week Covered
Week 1 - 4
Week 5 - 10
Week 11 -17
Note: Course Content and Schedule are subject to change based on the time available
to complete the subject matter
Course Rules & Requirements
Make up Work—You are responsible for any assignments, quizzes, exams, lecture
notes or in class work, which are missed due to an excused absence. If I am not
contacted within one day from an excused absence, you will receive a zero on the
missed assignment.
Honesty—Those students subject to academic dishonesty may receive a non-passing
grade for the assignment, exam, and/or the entire semester.
Classroom Protocol—This class will follow the rules of the Charleston High School
Student Handbook.
Grading Policy
Your grade will be based on a percentage of points possible. The grading scale is
equivalent to the Charleston High School grading scale described in your Student
Handbook.
Activity
Possible Points Available
Unit Exams, (3 total, 100 points each)
300
Term paper or major project (1 per semester)
100
One comprehensive final exam per semester (100 pts each)
100
Homework assignments (10 pts each)
330
Note: Actual number of points may vary due to the amount of time available to complete
all the anticipated subject matter.
Student Accommodations
Students will have access to all materials needed for this class. Accommodations will
be made without reservation to those students who need assistance.