US History Growth & Expansion

Emergence as a Modern Nation

Overview
My goal is to guide YOU on an exploration of history in a real and
meaningful way. We will examine the growth and expansion of this
nation, comparing it to our own life experiences, while gaining an
understanding of how the US became the society we live in today.
Our studies begin chronologically with the British Parliamentary
traditions in Colonial America and end right before World War I.

Highlights
Debate, Simulations, Interactive Lecture, Discussion, Exploration,
Investigation, Movement, Reflection, Research, Creating, Reporting,
Current Events, Social Sciences, Seminar, Chat groups, Partnerships,
Team work, Analysis, Corroboration, Sourcing, Input & Output as
well as linking learning to experiences from our educational
adventure to Washington, DC.
Come to class ready and prepared to actively take on the
challenge presented to you each day!

Content
Geography Physical, Political, Movement & Natural Resources
Technology Industrialization, Invention & Innovation
Economics Capitalism, Labor Development, Trends,
Government - Natural Rights, Constitution Foundation & Law
Citizenship Reform, Debate, Politics & Leadership
And - Philosophy, Strategy, Architecture, Sociology & Religion

Grades
Assessment is based on points earned on tests, quizzes, presentations,
written assignments, participation, projects and process, class
activities, following procedures, effort, etc. Letter grades will be
based on the scale described SAES handbook and all grades are
posted online.

Absence
It is your responsibility to see me to find out what you missed. You
are responsible for obtaining any missed notes and homework.
Please see me ASAP so that we can connect. I can answer your
questions and help get you caught up. SAES handbook states that
you only have one day per day absent to make up work.
Assignments not made up will earn zero credit per the SAES
handbook.

Meeting with me
I am here for you! Email me to double-check but before and
after school works. Study groups are held 2 days before every test.
You must bring flashcards or preapproved tech tool of main ideas (eg
Quizlet) in order to attend.

Mrs. Erin K. Stacey 2014-15
estacey@st-andrews.org



Materials
Full-size (8 x11) spiral notebook
Highlighter, pen/pencil, colored pencils
Glue stick or mini-stapler

Texts
United States History, McDougal
Littell, 2012 edition.
(Book goes home and stays home)
Online: my.hrw.com

USER_________________________

PWR__________________________

History Alive! The United States
Through the Modern Era, TCI, 2012
edition
(In class use only)

1. As 8th graders, you have an
exciting year ahead of you.
2. Before you know it you will be
in Washington, D.C. enjoying our
nations capital.
3. We have work to do in
preparation before we leave.

SOkeep in mind that the
more effort you put into
being successful, the more
successful you will be!

This will be a most memorable
year.

I wish you the best of luck as we
embark on this journey
together.