Contemporary America (VUS.15)

Video Lectures:

Click the link above to watch streaming videos as an introduction to this module. You may complete the optional guided notes -
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The Assignment

1. View the Video Lectures for this module. You may find it helpful to download, print, and complete the "Guided Notes" as you view these.

2. Download and save the Module 15 Core Questions. Complete the questions and tasks as you learn the Core content. Once complete, save the file with the name: "mod14(yourname)core.doc" You will will turn in your assignment to the dropbox function in the "HCPS-SchoolSpace" interface. This assignment is worth a total of 60 points.

3. Download and save the Module 15 ReadingAssignment. Complete the questions and tasks as you learn the Core content and complete the e-Text readings. Once complete, save the file with the name: "mod14(yourname)assignment" You will will turn in your assignment to the dropbox function in the "HCPS-SchoolSpace" interface. You can earn up to 50 points (10 points per page).

4. Blog Topic: We often see technological advancements as being a positive force in our society. What problems do these advancements facilitate?

<all blogs should be between 100-300 words, and should be a reflection of your opinions on the topic, not a re-statement of the facts>

5. Complete the following review activities on :
DO NOT worry about signing in - they are not really tracked. Just play!

6. Complete the assessment "VUS.14; Contemporary America"! Use your course login username and password to take this test.

All assignments are due at 5:00 p.m on July 21!

Course Readings:

The Core:

VUS.15a; The Role of the Supreme Court

VUS.15b; Changing Patterns of Immigration

VUS.15c; Science and Technology

VUS.15d; The "Reagan Revolution"

VUS.15e; The Government and the Economy

VUS.15f; U.S. Facing Terrorism

As you navigate through the Core Readings using the links at the bottom of each page, the images contain the most basic and necessary information. The "Other Notes" sections help to explain the key content. The "Video Clips" are on-line clips that can help you to understand the key content, and the "Extra-Links" provide supplemental information about the content on each page. Be sure to click on the Quia link at the end to test yourself!

e-Text:

(To use the e-Text, click on the link above to go to the on-line textbook. This book is in PDF format and may NOT be printed or downloaded to your PC. All copyright laws apply!)

The video clips provided in "The Core" reading pages are from Discovery Education, United Streaming. Our district has license to use these clips for instructional purposes. You may not copy these segments and use them for any other purpose than this class-All copyright laws apply!