Mrs. Merri Gardnergardnerm@tesd.net

(610) 240-2439

2014-2015 Conestoga High School

-Accelerated US History-Honors World History-Academic US History

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

crime!6. 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 Special Education (current)

Classes Taught Previously in PA State U.S. History, European History, Global Studies, US Govt

Coaching Tennis, Rugby, Track, and Football (yes football)

Conestoga

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Goals

• Explore major themes and key moments in history and link those themes to today’s world (political/social/economic/intellectual)

• Develop and enhance essential thinking skills/analytical reasoning

• Depth of content at honors/accelerated/acadmic levels

• Appreciation beyond assessment

• 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 (XUS)

• Weighted • Unit tests/Announced Quizzes– 40%• Classwork/Homework/Reading Quizzes –

40%• Class participation – 10%• Research – 10%

*Goal of each assignment – improving student outcomes

Grading (AUS)

• Weighted • Unit tests/Announced Quizzes– 35%• Classwork/Homework/Reading Quizzes –

40%• Class participation – 15%• Research – 10%

*Goal of each assignment – improving student outcomes

Grading (Hon World)

Points Based•Unit tests/Announced Quizzes– 80-100pts•Reading Quizzes – 5-20 pts•Major Projects – 100 pts•Other Hw/Research – varying pts•Midterm and Final Exam – 1/5 of final course grade

*Goal of each assignment – improving student outcomes

Upcoming for US History• Antebellum and Civil War• Progressives – Roosevelt, Taft,

Wilson• Imperialism• World War I• Roaring Twenties• Great Depression• WWII

Upcoming for World• Religions• Renaissance & Exploration• Non-Western Empires• Absolutism and Constitutionalism• Enlightenment leads to Revolution

*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!