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Mr. Mike Olsen
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10, 11 Social Studies / Personal Financial Literacy
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School
phone:
920-492-2600
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Voice
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Best
hours to reach me:
Before 7:30 a.m. or by E-Mail
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E-mail:
mjolsen@greenbay.k12.wi.us
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The Americans
Social Studies 10, 11 – U.S. History and World Affairs
The course is a study of United States History. Grade 10 starts with the Colonization of the Americas to a prelude to World War 1. Grade 11 continues from Grade 10 and ends with the 1990's and the New Millenium. It includes the changing role of the U.S. in world affairs. Issues discussed include: past and present politics, cultural diversity, foreign affairs, technology, environmental issues, and domestic and global problems.
The required textbook for both classes is:
The Americans, (2007), McDougal Littell. You can also get this text online by logging into the web site - http://www.classzone.com
The website has the complete text as well as online quizzes and activities students can use.
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