Instructor: Laura Thompson, MA in ED, LBSI

email: lthompson@seal-il.com (best way to contact me)

 

Course Description:

This course has been designed to give you the fundamental knowledge in human history and social interaction.  Some class topics will relate to United States History, American Government, and World Cultures. Other topics will relate to Consumer Education and Civics. 

American Government

Civics

US History

World Cultures

 

Essential Concepts:

1. Students will write everyday. We will employ the six traits of writing to consistently improve our writing skills. All academic writing using research will use the APA-format.

2. Students will read and analyze  a variety of primary and secondary sources.

3. Students will improve historical knowledge.

4. Students will evaluate and understand their roles as consumers and as citizens.

 

Class and Homework: Classwork is assigned every day, if you do not complete it in class it may become homework. Late work will be accepted as designated on each student’s individualized educational plan (IEP.) If you miss a day of school, it is your responsibility to find what you missed without interrupting the learning taking place that day. Homework following an absence must be made up as quickly as possible (before the quiz or assessment on that material.)  If a large project is overdue, it must be completed before the end of the grading period.

 

Text: All required texts will be provided in class, we will be reading textbook passages, historic documents, and newspaper and magazine articles.

 

Supplies: Notebook, folder, writing utensils, highlighter, laptop with wifi access, and daily planner

 

Attendance and Behavior: If you do not come to school, you cannot learn.  If you do not learn, you cannot pass this class.  If you do not pass this class, you will not graduate.  It is that simple.  Come to school, complete your work, and be respectful while you are here.  It is in your best interest.  Be on time and be ready to learn. If you are not here, you cannot earn daily points.