Civil War

Description: This course will offer students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the American Civil War. Students will be researching the political turmoil that created the War Between the States. Students will also learn some battlefield strategy and techniques through film and literature. Lastly, students will examine how important the outcome of this war is to the United States today.

Course Objective: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the causes of the conflict, the conflict itself, and the outcome of the bloodiest war on American soil.

Class Requirements: Students are expected to be active participants in this course. Examples of required work are: Discussions, projects, reading, writing, quizzes and tests. A notebook will be a strong tool for keeping organized and will be assessed throughout the semester.

The Brentwood School Rules will be strictly enforced. Students must demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and all property. Students must take ownership of their learning and demonstrate investment in creating a classroom community that promotes safe learning.

Make Up Work: It is your responsibility to ask for make-up work. Work missed due to an excused absence can be completed for full credit within two days. Failure to do so will result in an earned grade of zero. When a student receives an ISA, class work will be completed for up to 80% credit. If a student receives an OSS, class work must be made up within two days of the suspension for 80% credit.

Grading: There are three methods for earning credit in the Civil War course: Class Participation, Daily Assignments and Major Assignments. The weight for each type of credit is as follows:

20% Class Participation (marked daily)
40% Daily Assignments (in class assignments, discussions, quizzes)
40% Major Assignments (tests, projects, harkness discussions)