G5-6 Social Studies – Mr. Andrew – Open House Trial Class

Description

This course focuses on the history of the United States from exploration and colonization to reconstruction after the Civil War. The students will learn about the different European colonies formed in America and will compare the characteristics of different colonies. They will learn about the American Revolution and the founding principles of the United States. The students will study the westward expansion of the country and its national and international causes. They will learn about the causes of the Civil War, the major battles of the war, and its effect on the country

Course Breakdown

1. The Peoples of Ancient America
2. The New Age of Discovery
3. English Colonies in America
4. Filling in the Coast
5. The Road to Independence
6. The War for Independence
7. The Constitution
8. Establishing the Republic: The 1790’s
9. A Time of Growth
10. Sectional Conflict Intensifies
11. The Civil War

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the class, the student should have a deep understanding of civic issues such as cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity, and democratic values. The student will demonstrate the understanding of the political, economic, and social characteristics of 13 colonies. In addition, the student will be able to describe the impact of social movements on culture and legislation.

About the Teacher:

Dr.   Andrew   is   a   Doctorate   in   Education   graduate   from   Walden   University   with   a concentration in Special Education. He has worked in the field of Education for the past   twenty   years, beginning   with   the   working   with   the   Autism   program   in   the Hillsborough School District in Hillsborough, NJ in 2001. He obtained his Certification in Elementary Education in 2003. He then taught Elementary School classrooms for the   next   three   years   from   2003   to   2005.   While   teaching   Elementary   School, he obtained his master’s degree in education with a concentration in Special Education and Assistive Technology from St. Elizabeth University in Morristown, NJ in 2005. He then taught Middle School for the next three years from 2005 to 2008, and then taught High School from 2008 to 2011. After teaching in public school, he began teaching at the College level, specifically Community Colleges between the years of 2011 to 2017. After 2017, he began working in the Field of Special Education as a teacher, and Educational Advocate.