mrs. merri gardner gardnerm@tesd (610) 240-2439
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Mrs. Merri Gardner [email protected] (610) 240-2439. 2013-2014 Conestoga High School -Accelerated US History -Honors US Government. Children born in mid 1990s. E-mail and cell phones have always been a part of the world George H.W. Bush is as distant to them as Warren G. Harding - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Mrs. Merri [email protected]
(610) 240-2439
2013-2014 Conestoga High School
-Accelerated US History-Honors US Government
Children born in mid 1990s1. E-mail and cell phones have always been a part of the world2. George H.W. Bush is as distant to them as Warren G. Harding3. Have always known soda to be in plastic bottles4. Have likely never used a rotary phone or electric typewriter, or
even realize the origin of the “QWERTY” system5. Haven’t seen the cinematic treasure, The Goonies! What a crime6. Probably do not remember TV less than 65 channels let alone 13,
3, or black and white7. Were so young in 2001 that they likely do not remember pre 9/11 8. Have never experienced the anxiety of the Cold War nuclear
threat9. Have always known a unified Germany10. Are more likely to know the Beatles from Rock Band than from
records or even tapes and CDs
Education and Previous Experience
West Chester University
-BSED History Penn State University
-Masters in Education (current)
Classes Taught Previously in PA State U.S. History, European History, Global Studies
Coaching Tennis, Rugby, Track, and Football (yes football)
Conestoga
http://tesd.net/Domain/959
Goals
• Explore major themes and key moments in history/govt and its impact on today’s world (political/social/economic/intellectual)
• Develop and enhance essential thinking skills/analytical reasoning
• Depth of content at honors/accelerated level
• Appreciation beyond assessment
Expectations
• Active participation• Essential Thinking Skills• To seek continual self improvement• Balance breadth and depth (pace)• Engage in a variety of ways• Ask questions• Ownership of course
Grading
• Weighted
• Unit tests/Research Paper – 40%
• Classwork/Homework/Reading Quizzes – 40%
• Class participation – 20%
*Goal of each assignment – improving student outcomes
Upcoming
• Progressives – Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson
• Imperialism
• World War I
• Roaring Twenties
• Great Depression
• WWII
Thank You!
*If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year……
Please do not hesitate to contact me [email protected]
I am looking forward to arewarding and successful year with our students!