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Engaging with America's Contemporary World: Course Overview and Activities

Welcome to "America and the Contemporary World," a course designed to explore significant themes, events, and figures shaping modern America. Students will engage in various activities, including the "Truth or Myth" assignment and journal reflections, to deepen their understanding of U.S. history from the 20th and 21st centuries. Punctuality, communication, and proactive learning will be key to success in this class. Stay informed about assignments via our class website, and don't hesitate to seek assistance when needed. Let's have a productive and enlightening year together!

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Engaging with America's Contemporary World: Course Overview and Activities

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  1. America and the Contemporary World Welcome Back O Introduction to ACW O Syllabus O Activity 1: Truth or Myth O Units-of-Study: An Overview O Seminar process Email: noblem@loswego.k12.or.us Website http://loh.loswego.k12.or.us/noblem O Activity 2: Journal O Reading Assignment Mr. Noble

  2. ACW 02.27.07

  3. ACW: Assignments Schedule & Access • Regular use of our is a vital component of this course. Students may access our site from home, school, the public library, etc. • Activities and documents will be identified according to the following key on the . • “WD” Web (accessed) Document(Intermediate/Long-term Assignments w) due dates in 3+ days) • Students are expected to access &/or print these documents outside-of-class. • “CD” Class (distributed) Document(Short-term Assignments w) same-day &/or 1-2 day due dates) • Students are provided with these documents in class. class website calendar

  4. ACW: Assignment Punctuality & Process Due at beginning of class. Place in assignment tray on center table. Early = bonus credit • with adjustable scale. • Requires excellent quality to qualify.

  5. ACW: Consultations 3Students are encouraged to take initiative in seeking assistance. 3“Office” hours are as follows: • A days: 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. • B days: 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. • After school: 2:45 p.m. -3:45 p.m. • availability is subject to change. 3It is important to prearrange with your teachers, receive written permission from excusing teacher and arrive with a hall pass.

  6. Please Remember… …Communication is very important. • Please keep me informed of any issue(s) that may be affecting your progress. • Ask for clarification of content, concepts, guidelines and expectations…BEFORE assignments are due.

  7. Please also Remember… • We’re on a Bell-to-Bell schedule: • Class begins @ the opening bell & concludes @ the closing bell. • Upon entering class be prepared to respond to prompts. • If absent, check website, email instructor and ask a classmate about any missed work. • PPP(Proactive~Preventative~Preemptive) conferences will be scheduled--after-school--to develop a ‘success’ plan for any student falling behind. • Start strong, stay strong and finish strong. Let’s have a TERRIFIC year!

  8. ACW Activity 1: Truth or Myth Guidelines O Work with new Partner* • O Truth/Myth: Part 1 • ~Read the items on the PPT • O Truth/Myth: Part 2 • ~Read the items on the PPT • ~Discuss your responses • ~Write T or M on items 1-10 • ~When time called, share with class

  9. ACW Activity 2: Journal Guidelines Respond thoughtfully & legibly, in writing, to the following prompt. (60+ words) What area(s) of U.S. History (20th/21st C.) would you like to study most? Why? This will be your first Journal and will be collected separately from other Journal entries: Time limit is 10 minutes.

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