Instructor

Colby McDonald

Phone

985-222-8187

Email

[email protected]

Office Location

Main Building, Room 212

Conference Hours

10:45 AM-11:35 AM,   Monday-Friday

Course Overview

In U.S. History, students explore the evolution of the American identity and its role in the global community as they learn about the industrialization, consolidation, and corporatization of the United States; foreign policy from imperialism to intervention in World War I; economic prosperity and decline between the world wars; the re-assertion of American exceptionalism following World War II and during the Cold War; and the shifting role of the United States in the increasingly intertwined modern global community. The key themes in U.S. History highlight the connections among the GLEsthat students should make as they develop and express informed opinions about the U.S. History claims.

Student Expectations

• Students will give their best effort on each and every activity

• Students will turn in their assignments before the due date expires

• Students will communicate their thoughts to teachers and peers during discussions

• Students will respect one another and respect their differences

Required Text

(All text required through class will be provided through the digital notebook in Google Classroom)

Course Materials

The following materials are needed for this class:

Ÿ-Chrome Book

Ÿ-1 ½ inch Binder

Ÿ-Pencils/Pens