Critics and Builders - American Studies

The class website for American Studies, taught by Bernie Heidkamp and Steve Schwartz at Oak Park River Forest High School

Welcome, Students and Parents

Below you will find links to the course profile, course outline and unit schedules that include printable (pdf) versions of as many assignments as possible. Feel free to contact me with any questions, corrections or suggestions


American Studies Blog

American Studies Course Profile

American Studies Course Outline




Semester 2 - Unit Schedules

Unit 5: How does race divide America? How do we construct race? (1/24-2/17)

 

Semester 1 - Unit Schedules

Unit 4: How does America "come of age"? (11/28-1/9)

Unit 3: What is more important in America: community or individuals? order or freedom? (10/24-11/22)

Unit 2: What are the causes and costs of war? Is conflict necessary for progress? How do you tell a true (war) story?  (9/12-10/21)

          Major assignments:

  • Anti-Japanese Propaganda 

Unit 1: What defines America?  How does America define you? (8/26-9/14)

          Major assignments:

  • American Ideology DBQ
  • America Poem

 

 

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