Mr. Davis outlines his goals for his 10th grade U.S. History class. He aims to engage students and change their perception of history by developing their critical thinking, problem solving, research, and presentation skills. Students will build teamwork and citizenship through group projects. They will also learn to analyze information and think critically. Technology will be incorporated into the classroom to enhance learning. The class will focus on developing lifelong learners who enjoy history and are prepared for future education and careers.

1. Welcome to Mr.
Davis’s 10th Grade
United States
History Class of
2017
Every student is like a new book waiting
to be filled with knowledge that will last a
lifetime.

2. Building student citizenship and community
By helping the students in the classroom build upon the concepts of
teamwork with their peers they will be able to learn how to work
together with their classmates to perform various projects and
assignments over the course of the school year. In addition, to building
teamwork skills, student’s will also learn how build upon their
teamwork skills to also help build a better student community their
school by participating in school projects and community based
organizations that help their community at large

3. Changing the perception of history class
This is how students view history class
in the modern high school of today
This is how I plan to engage the
students in this years U.S. History class

4. Developing a student’s
critical thinking and
problem solving skills
Developing research skills using both technological and
traditional methods
Critical thinking skills
The ability to analyze research in a critical way
Learn how to properly write their analysis of assigned research
topics in a clear and concise manner that highlights the above
mentioned skills
Be a able to present it their topic and research results to a class
clearly by being able to engage their peers
Development of such skills will also help them in future
educational endeavors and their careers

5. Student Communications
& Collaboration
By using all of the various tools
available to the students in the
classroom I hope to build upon
their student citizenship and
community and instill upon them a
lifelong love of learning that will
carry on outside the classroom and
into their adult lives.

6. Using technology
in the classroom
With the various technological devices
that are available to our students
allows for me to incorporate more
tools into the technologically
integrated classroom. By using these
devices, they allow student to
research their assignments from
recognized databases that are
available to students and teachers
alike. Also the use of technology
allows students to interact with each
other in the world of video games and
interactive gaming. As 3-D advances
they will get to experience entire
museums in the comfort of their
homes and classroom in virtual reality.

7. CREATIVITY
Creating the
thinkers and
dreamers of
tomorrow

8. ASSESSMENT
• Assessment is in compliance with
Va. SOL’s
• Chapter review and tests
• Written assignments that judges
each students writing abilities and
their comprehension of assigned
research guidelines and research
topics
• Group projects to develop team
building skills
• One year end group project and
class presentation

9. BE SUPPORTIVE
• Talk with your children about their school work and how it is going for
them
• Try and help them with their homework and if your not able try and
find ways for them to get the help they need with school
• If you have any questions or issues with the work assigned to them
please feel free to contact me at any time and we will work to
together to make this a fun and great learning experience for your
children

10. Overall goals for the school year
 To better develop each student’s understanding of the history of the United States,
our governing system, and their surrounding communities
To better develop their writing and research skills
To become a student citizen of their schools and communities
Build greater team work skills and motivation to overcome the various challenges
that they will face in their academic careers and adult working careers
To learn to enjoy learning about history and to overcome the stereotypical belief
that history is boring and that you cannot learn nothing from taking a history class
To develop a life long love of reading and learning about something that excites
them whether it is history, science, math, or technology. I hope to just create with
in my students to learn and to try something new in their lives