Class website (iFrommy):

http://ifrommy.com/
U.S. History (pre 1877) Class eBoard:
8th grade http://frommy.kelso.site.eboard.com/
Mr. Fromdahl (212)

Objectives:
Understand how Geography has shaped our country’s history
All history
Understand the 5 Themes of Geography: happens somewhere.
1. Location Geography explains what
2. Place the “somewheres” are
3. Movement like. It also tells us about
4. Human/Environmental Interaction the people who live there
5. Region and how they relate to
Understand landforms, climate & resources of the U.S., maps one another and to the
Understand how History has shaped who we are today environment.
American Democracy
Civil Rights and Liberties
Economic Development Close your eyes and imagine someone says,
Conflict and Cooperation “American history.” What images flash through your mind?
Maybe you see people such as George Washington, Dolley
Influence of Technology Madison, or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Perhaps you picture
The individual & Family life senators making speeches or soldiers carrying guns or
Ideas, Beliefs, Institutions flags. All of these images are part of our history. So are
books, documents, works of art, steam locomotives, and
Cultural Diversity countless other things. By themselves, these things tell us
U.S. Role in World Affairs little about America’s history. In order to mean anything
they have to somehow fit together.
Materials: Thus, this “fitting together” is the role of this
class. History is organized around themes or concepts.
“American History: the early years to
Like the bulleted list on the left, we will organize America’s
1877”
history into these themes to better understand the whole.
I have put together a website (iFrommy) that
allows students to communicate with their teacher and
Classroom Rules: each other on classroom topics and other important
Always come prepared & on time subject matter. This “Blog” site is a way of integrating
LINKS (Learn Integrating Networkable Knowledge
Be respectful of others
Systems) within my classroom. I hope this experience
…including ideas & property
brings together new ideas, interesting conversation,
No hats, backpacks, purses, debate, critical thinking, and an overall community of
finger boards (or other distracting materials), learning. The URL address for this site is:
food, drink or gum permitted in class http://ifrommy.com/
(unless otherwise stated beforehand by me I hope you learn a little about who we are today
only)
You only get THREE(3) opportunities to leave class each quarter (unless otherwise previously
excused) to use the bathroom during class time, the drinking fountain, visit your locker, or what ever
need transpires throughout the year.
• You will be given three Frommy Points (hall passes) to use whenever you choose each term
(18 for the year). If you decide not to use your Frommy Points, you may redeem them for
extensions on missing assignments at the end of the quarter (allows you to turn in late
assignments for full credit)…tests & presentations are exempt from this outstanding offer!

Failure to meet these requirements or any problems with behavior may result in phone calls home, referrals to office, loss of bathroom
privileges, after school or lunch detention, and suspensions. With this said, have a great experience and fun filled year as eighth
graders. Take advantage of the many clubs and activities you can. Be involved with your school by going to dances and sporting
events. Welcome back to Huntington!

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