Oklahoma History
Instructor:
Joe Johnson
School
Phone:
E-mail:
735-4700
joejohnson@mooreschools.com
Text:
The Story of Oklahoma
Description:
The historical origins, cultural development and influence, and political patterns of Oklahoma will
be studied.
Course Topics:
Unit 1: Natural Oklahoma
1.
Oklahoma’s Diverse Land
2.
Geological Resources in Oklahoma
3.
Ancient Communities
4.
The First People
Unit 2: The Discovery of Oklahoma
5.
The Europeans Encounter Oklahoma
6.
American Explorers in Oklahoma
7.
The Southeast Indians
8.
Indian Removals
Unit 3: The Development of Oklahoma
9.
The Five Republics
10. Indian Territory at War
11. Rejuvenation and Reconstruction
12. New Exiles in Oklahoma
13. Lifestyles in Indian Territory
Unit 4: The Americanization of Oklahoma
14. Changes in Indian Territory
15. The Promised Land: Oklahoma Territory
16. The End of Indian Territory
17. The Twin Territories
Unit 5: Brand New State
18. Politics through the 1920’s
19. The Economy: The Fat Years
20. A New Society
21. The Great Depression and Global War
Unit 6: Mature Oklahoma
22. The Politics of Maturity
23. The Economy’s Maturation
24. The Strains of Social Maturity
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 59 and Below
Departmental Late Work Policy:
1st Day – 25% off
2nd Day – 50% off
3rd Day – 75% off
Projects or papers with long range deadlines are not accepted late.
Benchmark Exams:
1st Quarter Exam – Worth 5% of Final Grade
Semester Exam – Worth 15% of Final Grade
Daily Required Materials:
Pencil or Pen
Paper
Folder
Text Book
Daily Classroom Expectations:
Be Prepared
Be Prompt
Be Polite
Consequences:
1. Teacher / Student Conference
2. Call Parent
3. Office
*ALL HANDBOOK POLICIES WILL BE ENFORCED
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