Course Syllabus

Course Title: Liberty's Kids: A Study Through the American Revolution

Instructors:

Laura Greet- lgreet@cartersville.k12.ga.us

Office Hours:  Questions posted in todaysmeet.com/LK-Amrev will be answered Monday through Friday from 8-4. Emails will also be answered between those same hours. 

Course Description:  The nature of this course is offered entirely online.  This course takes an in-depth look at the American Revolution, told through cartoons with fun characters.  The course also has many different types of assignments to check the understanding of all learners.  The students will participate in an secure online blog, create comics, and charts, and interact with other classmates.

Course Requirements:  There are no prerequisites for this class.  A computer or laptop, email address, and internet access are required. 

Objectives:

This module is designed for students who are studying the American Revolution.   This online course will provide the students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the time period, as well as, help them to understand cause and effect, chronological order, point of view, and firsthand accounts.  By the end of this course, the students will be able to:

 SS4H4- The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

a.Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including the French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.

b. Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.

 c. Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.

 d. Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams.

 ELACC4RI3: Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

 ELACC4RI5: Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.

Grading: 

A= 90-100%     B= 80-89%     C= 70-79%    and F= below 70%

There are several graded assignments for this course.  They are listed below.  There are no given due dates for these assignments, however, it is expected that you start this course on a Monday and begin Module 1, followed by Module 2 on Tuesday, and so on.  The due dates for assignments are the day you complete the module.  You are expected to be honest, and submit work that has been created by you.  The quizzes should be completed without the use of any additional sources. 

 Online Discussions:  

You are expected to participate in the class discussions.  You should treat your classmates with respect and courtesy.  On your replies to classmates, try to avoid responding with "good job" or "thanks for sharing". 

Privacy Policy:  While completing the coursework and assignments, you will be following external links to other websites such as, youtube.com, piktochart.com, spiderscribe.net, etc., the instructors are not responsible for outside content on these pages.  In addition to this, your email address will not be shared with any other parties to protect your privacy.