5TH GRADE UNITED STATES AND LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY

Mr. Montgomery 2009-2010

Roycemore School

Evanston, Illinois

 

The Purpose of this Course

The purpose of this is to provide students with an introduction to the history of United States and Latin America. During the first three quarters we will concentrate on the United States from the pre-historical times until the present. During the final quarter, we will focus on Central and South America from pre-history through modern times. Students will participate in class discussions, simulations, readings, role-playing, projects, and taking notes. 

 

Grades and Assignments

Each quarter we will cover 2-3 units of material.  Each unit will cover 1-4 chapters. The grade for each of the chapters will be averaged together to form the quarter grade. The students will be given a list of assignments and will then choose how to complete the required amount based on a series of options.

 

Homework

Students will be given some time during class to complete the reading, and work days for each unit to complete assignments. If additional time is needed, students can complete the assignment as homework. Some of the assignments that students choose, such as creating models or performances, may need additional preparation time at home.

 

Tests

Tests will be given at the end of each unit.  My main goal is to assess how well the students understand the themes of history and recognize historical patterns.

 

Folders and notebooks

Each student will keep a notebook to complete daily activities and take notes. The notes that the students complete will form the basis of the test questions. The students also receive a binder that will be used to organize papers and keep track of their grades for the current chapter.

 

The grading scale will be:

A+       97-100%

A         93-96%

A-        90-92%

B+       87-89%

B          83-86%

B-        80-82%

C+       77-79%

C         73-76%

C-        70-72%

D+       67-69%

D         63-66%

D-        60-62%

F          59 or below

 

 

 

Expectations

Students are expected to bring their textbooks, notebooks, folders, homework, and additional handouts to class, and to be prepared for class discussions and activities. Students are expected to follow the rules and procedures for the class and to follow the Roycemore School Code of Conduct.

 

Differentiation

Students will be challenged to do their best in this class.  This may mean that there are different expectations for different students.  If you feel the class is too hard please let me know.  If you feel the class is too easy please let me know.

 

 

Quarterly Calendar

1st Quarter

Unit 1: The Peopling of the Western Hemisphere & Native Americans

Unit 2: The Age of Exploration, Contact and Exploration & The Settlement of North

            America

 

2nd Quarter

Unit 3: Establishment of the 13 English Colonies, Life in the Colonies, & European

            Rivalries in North America

Unit 4: Breaking Ties with Great Britain, The American Revolution, & The Constitution

            of the United States

Unit 5: The Young United States & the Nation Grows

 

3rd Quarter

Unit 6: Slavery Divides the Nation & the Civil War and Reconstruction

Unit 7: The Changing West & The Nation is Industrialized

Unit 8: Good Times and Hard Times & A Changing World

 

4th Quarter

Unit 7: Geography of Latin America

Unit 8: Early History of Latin America

Unit 9: Modern History of Latin America

 

Information on the Internet

Students will receive a written description of the requirements for each unit.  The web address for this class is:

http://roycemoreschool.org/teacher/montgomery