United States US American History: World War II - Present | Semester 2| SP
In this course, students will learn the equivalent of the second semester of high school US History through presentation, discussion, & enrichment activities taught by an experienced and certified teacher, utilizing state standards.
Wendy Wawrzyniak
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What's included
22 pre-recorded lessons
average 20 mins per video18 weeks
of teacher support7 hrs 17 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, students will watch a video lecture that is between 15-30 minutes long. They will also be expected to complete the weekly assignments. In total, the weekly workload is 1-2 hours. Weekly work may consist of reading parts of the text, reading documents, watching a video clip, or completing an assessment or other activity.Assessment
The student will receive a letter/percent grade at the completion of the course based on tests and assignments.Grading
Please let me know in advance if you require a grade at the end of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
The course outline with topics of coverage is below. Each week, the instructor will post a video that utilizes presentations that are guided by a daily focus, discussion questions/prompts that encourage higher-level thinking and discussion. Additionally, there will be video clips, review games, and quizzes (using MS Forms to submit for grading, which doesn't require signing up, just a name will be entered.) Learners are strongly encouraged to ask and answer questions, as well as to respond to each others' discussion points through the Outschool class page and/or FlipGrid. NOTE: Teacher will take special care in acknowledging and presenting multiple viewpoints that exist on the many social, political, and historical issues in the nation's history. Many groups have been marginalized; coverage of those instances will be presented/discussed using factual and historical evidence.
Learning Goals
Students will determine turning points in US history from World War II to the present.
Students will describe the impact of individuals in the nation's history.
Students will utilize historical thinking skills to critically examine and analyze how the role of the US has changed over time and the causes and effects of government decisions and policies.
Understand the rise and continuing international influence of the United States as a world leader and the impact of contemporary social and political movements on American life.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards22 Lessons
over 18 WeeksLesson 1:
World War II and US Involvement
Determine the causes of World War II.
Justify US involvement in World War II 34 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
War at Home and US in WWII
Describe how World War II impacted the home front in the US.
Determine the impact that the US joining WWII had on its outcome. 29 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
End of WWII
Evaluate the long and short term effects of WWII. 5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Review & Test
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As is often the case when learning about war, civil rights, and marginalized groups, there may be sensitive content. Be assured that I have extensive experience teaching about marginalized groups and controversial topics. I always let the facts and evidence be the guiding force behind history.
Pre-Requisites
Students should first take semester one of US History before this course.
Supply List
Students should have either a physical folder/notebook to take notes in or a method of organization for computer-based notes, such as OneNote.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
www.Poptential.org - Students will utilize this through the teachers account.
https://sheg.stanford.edu/history-lessons
pbslearningmedia.org
www.TeachingTolerance.org
A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
www.loc.gov
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
I have over 30 years of teaching experience, which includes 25 years of teaching history and government to high school-age students. I take special care to use historical evidence and facts when teaching history and especially marginalized groups and controversial topics. Reviews
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