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INTRODUCTION:
Hello, My name is Matt Fomby and I am the 11th Grade U.S. History teacher and Head Golf Coach. I have been a teacher for 6 years and have been coaching golf for over 9 years. I grew up in Texarkana and call the east texas area my home. Teaching and coaching golf is my passion. I want to give every student that I meet, the opportunity to enjoy learning history, and learning valuable life lessons that they can take with them after they graduate here at Redwater ISD. 
Course Description:
U.S. History -

This course is the second part of a two-year study of U.S. History that begins in 8th grade.  Students study the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present through the use of reading, research, writing, and interpretation of maps, charts, graphs, and tables.  Historical content focuses on political, economic, military, diplomatic, and social events and issues, including the contributions of significant groups and individuals to the history of this country, and the impact of geographic factors on major events.  An important part of the content is the development and application of the principles of citizenship.  Students will use critical thinking skills to explain and apply methods of interpreting the past, including points of view and historical context.  They will use a variety of rich primary and secondary source material, such as biographies and autobiographies, Supreme Court cases, novels, speeches, letters, diaries, poetry, songs, artworks, photographs, documentaries, and films.

 

Dual Credit U.S. History - 

This course provides the opportunity for students to receive both high school and college credit.  Students who enter this course must meet the enrollment criteria of Texarkana College and are responsible for payment of tuition.  The course is based on the same criteria as US History since Reconstruction, including all reading, writing, and projects.  Document-based questions are addressed and outside reading is assigned.  Student products and essays are vehicles for demonstrating mastery.

Schedule - 
1st period -        U.S. Hist. -                    8:00am - 8:47am
2nd period -       U.S. Hist -                     8:51am - 9:38am
3rd period -        Dual Credit U.S. Hist. - 9:42am - 10:49am
4th period -        Dual Credit U.S. Hist. - 10:33am - 11:20am
5th period -        Conference -                 11:54am - 12:41pm
Dragon Time -                                         12:45pm - 1:12pm
6th period -        U.S. Hist. -                     1:16pm - 2:03pm
7th period -        Dual Credit U.S. Hist -   2:07pm - 2:54pm
8th period -        Panning Period -            2:58pm - 3:45pm     
Tutorial Time - 
7:30am - 8:00am Mon-Fri in my classroom 305
 

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