The Age of Jackson

     This thematic course focuses on Andrew Jackson’s presidency.  Students will be able to continue on a historical timeline of events understanding the political, economic, and social changes that took place during his two terms in office.  At the conclusion of this unit of study students will be able to determine if Andrew Jackson’s promotion of democracy established him as a hero or a villain for the United States.

Textbook
Creating America A History of the United States will be provided to each student.

Technology
  1. Within the classroom environment each student will have access to a Chromebook.
  2. Students are encouraged to bring earbuds to class, however headphones are available.
  3. To complete home assignments students will need to have access to either a computer or  tablet and the Internet.

Course Objectives

Section 1 pages 369-373:
  1. To explain why Jackson was known as “the people’s president"
  2. To evaluate Jackson’s use of the spoils system to begin a new political era

Section 2 pages 374-378:
  1. To explain the conflict between whites and Native Americans in the Southwest
  2. To evaluate Jackson’s removal policy

Section 3 pages 379-383:
  1. To identify the issues that led to rising sectional differences
  2. To explain how the “Tariff of Abominations” led to crisis over nullification
  3. To describe how South Carolina’s threat to secede was resolved

Section 4 pages 384-387:
  1. To describe how Jackson destroyed the bank
  2. To analyze how economic prosperity turned into depression


Course Policies
  1. Specified Reading Study Guide Workbook questions, along with focus questions for follow-up of video clips and political cartoon prompts will be addressed within the classroom online discussion through Google Classroom.  

    1. Students are expected to reply to at least one other student.  Please review the discussion guidelines.  

  2. Daily History, graphic organizers, overview assignment will be submitted through Google Classroom.  No loss of points if turned in late.

  3. Quia assignments will be provided for each section and due within 4 days.  If not completed in the given time period the assignment will close and a zero grade for non-completion will be given.

  4. A quiz will be provided through OARS at the conclusion of Section 1 and 2.

  5. A final test will be completed at the conclusion of the unit through Quia.

    1. An extra credit essay question will be provided.

  6. Completion of  the summative assessment will be provided in class however some additional outside time may be needed.  Projects submitted late will drop one letter grade for each day late. 

Summative Assessment

Students will use the information throughout this unit of study to evaluate Andrew Jackson’s impact on American society. Students will create a Hero’s commemorative plaque for Jackson that emphasizes his positive contributions to American democracy and a Villain plaque that shows his negative impact on American democracy.  Students will then write a final essay with supportive evidence:  In your opinion, was Andrew Jackson more of a hero or a villain?

Grading Procedures

All student work will be based upon the following percentage application per assignment. 
  • Participation                          5%
  • Homework                           15%
  • Classwork/Daily History       20%
  • Quizzes                               25%
  • Tests/Projects                      35%


Academic Integrity

Students are expected to be responsible and complete their own work.  Copying other students’ posts or assignments is unacceptable and can result in a zero grade.  Plagiarism will not be tolerated.  Please view the following Prezi to understand procedures to avoid plagiarism.