- Vashon High School
- About Teacher
Phone:
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Whitney Agee
Greetings,
I began my career in education as a paraprofessional in 2018. My first teaching job was at Clyde C. Miller Career Academy, teaching American History. This is my second year at Vashon High School and currently teaching American History. I am a graduate of Harris Stowe State University.
Classroom Preparation
-An open mind
-Laptops (if available)
-spiral (optional)
-Homework
Course Outline/Tentative Timeline: TBA
Themes:
o THINK! Be able to think and learn from multiple perspectives!
o Development of common social and political values.
o Economic influences, westward expansion, evolution of the national government
o Two-party political system, the Presidents, and the Presidency.
o Industrialization, technology, and global markets.
Course Description:
o The historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events and issues related to industrialization and urbanization, major wars, domestic and foreign policies, and reform movements, including civil rights. Students will be able to examine the impact of geographic factors on major events and eras and analyze their causes and effects. Students will be able to examine the impact of constitutional issues on American society, evaluate the relationship of the three branches of federal government and analyze efforts to expand the democratic process. Students will use a variety of primary and secondary source material to understand and interpret the past, including multiple points of view and historical context.
U.S. History Units
o Developing American Identity
o Gilded Age 1877-1898: Creating a Modern America
o Progressive Era 1898-1920: Domestic Reform
o Progressive Era 1898-1920: The U.S. Emerges on the World Stage
o The Twenties and the Great Depression 1929-1939
o World War II 1939-1945 America’s Impact
o Cold War 1947-1991 Different Ideologies
o Civil Rights Movement 1945-1970 Liberty and Justice for All
o Return to Conservatism 1970-1990
o 1990’s to Present: Dealing with Challenges Home and Abroad.
Grading policy:
60% Major Assignments: Tests, Reports, Projects
40% Minor Assignments: Daily Classwork, Homework, Quizzes, Spiral Checks, Exit Slips
Classroom schedule
1st period
8:10-9:30am American History 1st hour Am History | General | Microsoft Teams
Advisory
9:35-10:15am American History
2nd Period
10:50-12:10pm American History 2nd hour AM History | General | Microsoft Teams
3rd Period
12:15-1:35pm American History 3rd hour American | General | Microsoft Teams
4th period
1:35-3:02pm Plan
5th period
8:05-9:30am Plan
Advisory
9:30-10:15am
6th Period
10:45-12:10pm American History 6th Period Am History | General | Microsoft Teams
7th Period
12:15-1:35pm American History 7th hour Am History | General | Microsoft Teams
8th Period
1:35-3:02pm American History 8th hour AM HISTORY | General | Microsoft Teams
Please feel free to contact me via email: whitney.agee@slps.org