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Mrs. Erickson aerickson@newrichmond.k12.wi.us Objective: Students will understand their

Room C122 [715]243-1729 historical roots and how past events have

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shaped their world. Students must know what
Remind: Text 81010 to @ NRUSH 1st Hour Prep life was like in the past and how things have
developed over time. Reconstructing and
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interpreting historical events provides a
needed perspective in addressing the past, the
Required Materials: The present and the future.
following must be in your
possession every day of
GRADING CATEGORIES
class…
40% [Daily Work] (includes all regular
1. Textbooks will be available in the classroom classroom reading assignments, writing
daily. assignments, simulations, projects, and
formative assessments).
2. Three-ring binder with SIX dividers.
50% [Assessments] (includes all unit
3. Pens: BLUE or BLACK ink ONLY exams).

4. You will need a #2 lead pencil for unit exams. 10% [Final Exam] Given DURING the
scheduled final exam period.
5. Highlighters- Green, Orange, Pink
Parent Permission: Throughout the course we
will utilize multimedia in a variety of formats,
DUE IN CLASS BY :_________________________ including film, song, and internet media.
Examples of film include clips from Philadelphia,
GRADING SCALE Saving Private Ryan, Letters Home from Vietnam, Pearl
97-100% = A 77-79.9% = C+ Harbor, Schindler’s List, We Were Soldiers, and
93-96.9% = A 73-76.9% = C Cinderella Man. By signing below I am giving my
90-92.9% = A- 70-72.9% = C-
87-89.9% = B+ 67-69.9% = D+ consent for my child to view such material.
83-86.9% = B 63-66.9% = D Please carefully read the section regarding late
80-82.9% = B- 60-62.9% = D-
work and classroom expectations. I look forward
to working with you and your student!
United States History 10
1st Semester Units of Study
_______________ Student Name (Print):____________________
Unit I: The Birth of Modern America Parent
Unit II: Imperialism and Progressivism Signature:______________________________

Unit III: Boom and Bust Date: _________________________________