Mrs. Merri Gardnergardnerm@tesd.net

(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

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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 gardnerm@tesd.net

I am looking forward to arewarding and successful year with our students!