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Texas History with Mr. Anthis

Join Mr. Anthis in Room 407 for an engaging exploration of Texas history, including American Indian cultures, Spanish missions, the Texas Revolution, the oil industry, and more. Students will learn through T.A.L.E. warm-ups, group projects, and interactive class discussions. On-time attendance, preparedness, and responsible behavior are key to success in this class.

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Texas History with Mr. Anthis

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  1. Texas History Mr. Anthis Room 407 Thursday, September 3, 2015 Welcome Parents and Students!

  2. Mr. Anthis 101 • Born: November 19, 1978 in Houston, TX • Raised: Spring, TX • Schools: Greenwood Elementary, Wunderlich Intermediate, Klein Forest High (Class of 1997)

  3. Mr. Anthis 101 • Colleges: Texas A&M University, East Texas Baptist University (Class of 2004, B.A. History); currently working on Masters of Education in Counseling at Houston Baptist University! • Jobs: Youth Minister (2004-2007); SS Teacher (NCA 2007-2009), (AMS 2009-2010), (WMS 2010-2012), (RMS 2012-2015), (AMS 2015-?)

  4. Family: Married to Mrs. Anthis, July 31, 2004; Micah born October 25, 2010 and Lincoln born June 3, 2014

  5. Mr. Anthis 101

  6. Geography & The Four Regions of Texas

  7. AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURES OF TEXAS PLAINS SOUTHEASTERN PUEBLO GULF

  8. Early Explorers/Europeans in Texas

  9. Spanish Missions

  10. Mexican Colonization

  11. Texas Revolution and Republic

  12. The Lone Star State

  13. Civil War in Texas

  14. Reconstruction in Texas "On June 19, 1865, Union General Granger delivered General Order #3 on this spot, declaring: 'The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.

  15. Cattle Drives and Cowboys

  16. Galveston Hurricane 1900

  17. Industrialization of Agriculture

  18. Importance of the Oil Industry

  19. Impact of World Wars

  20. Texas’ Role in the Space Program

  21. Contemporary Texas

  22. State and Local Government

  23. Typical Class Period • T.A.L.E./Warm-up on Unit Plan • Turn in assignments that are due 3. Participation/Effort 4. Group Work/projects • Individual Work/projects • Closure/exit activity

  24. Responsibilities of the Student • Keep an agenda/planner. Bring supplies. (BE PREPARED!) • Keep papers in proper section of binder (BE ORGANIZED!) • Makeup work or notes that you miss. Let teacher know you are or will be absent (BE RESPONSIBLE!) • Check the class website • Come to tutoring if you want or need clarification/assistance on notes/assignments

  25. Tutoring Times • Friday Mornings 8:00-8:30 • Monday Afternoons 4:05-4:45 • See Ms. Batiste or Coach Murphy for different times • Changes will be alerted during class and/or posted on website/door

  26. Contact Information • Email: michael.anthis@humble.k12.tx.us • Phone: 281-641-4699 • Instagram: @manthistx • Remind: Text 81010 @manthistx • Email is most efficient method of first contact due to class periods I am out of the classroom.

  27. Staff Website • See “staff sites” at AMS website…click on “Michael Anthis” • Weekly Agenda/Plan, Assignments, Power Points, Notes and Announcements will be posted on the website. • http://www.humbleisd.net/ams-manthis

  28. Grading • Formative: 40% • Class Work • Quizzes (double) • Homework • Summative: 60% • Tests • Projects

  29. Late Work Policy (Formatives) • 1 Day Late • Max grade 90 • 2 Days Late • Max grade 80 • 3 Days Late • Max grade 70 • After 3 Days, a grade of zero will be entered in the gradebook! Parent notification will be made after the 2nd day late, or if a pattern of late work is occurring.

  30. Late Work Policy (Summatives) • Fail to Submit • Reminder to student • 1 Day Late • Parent contact • 2 Days Late • Refer to AP • 3 Days Late • ISS 1-Day • Final opportunity to complete assignment

  31. Academic Conduct/Procedures • Tigers ROAR • Tigers SLANT • Students who make A’s for the 9 weeks get an AMS Tiger Star with their name on it (see black wall).

  32. 1. Warning and Redirection 2. Asked to step outside 3. Parent Contact 4. Referral 5. Mrs. George’s office What interventions will Mr. Anthis use if a student does not follow the procedures?

  33. He/She will follow ROAR and SLANT at all times. He/she will do his/her best and show effort even when its hard. When he/she fails, he/she will learn from his/her mistakes and commit to work harder the next time. Each day he/she will make the choice to have a good attitude in this class! How can your student succeed in Texas History?

  34. I was once in middle school too…

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