this nation. Next, students will gain an
Second, a
Mr. Daniel Hopkins
Hello and welcome everyone to my brochure!
My name is Daniel Hopkins and I am a History
and Government teacher. I am a dedicated civil
servant and excited to teach the things I am
most passionate about! I have been passionate
about history and government since high
school and I hope I can translate that passion
into the classroom.
Contact Information
Email: danielhopkins@u.boisestate.edu
Phone: 415-246-6435
Website:
http://hopkinstechnologyportfolio.weebly.com/
Email is the best form of communication, but if
it is an emergency my number is listed.
US History Goals
I will match my teaching standards with that of
the Idaho State Standards. Since United States
history is my focus, in this section I will
emphasize the history standards the state and
myself follow. First, students will gain an
understanding of history and how it has
developed and changed throughout the birth of
development of the United States.
understanding of geography and how the goal of American government is for students to
organization of people, places, and the be able to explain how geography enables
environment has affected human activity and people to comprehend the relationships
living conditions. Third, students will grasp between people, places, and environments
basic economic concepts and ideas and how over time. Third, American government
they have impacted the world. Additionally, students will be able to identify different
students will learn fundamental concepts of influences on economic systems as well as
good personal finance. Fourth, students will analyze the economic impact of government
build an understanding of the organization and policy. Fourth, students in American
formation of the American system of government will build an understanding of the
government and the evolution of democracy. foundational principles of the American political
Finally, students will build an understanding of system and that all people in the United States
multiple perspectives and global have rights and assume responsibilities. Finally,
interdependence. These goals are set to American government students, like US History
structure my class and create the best possible students, will build an understanding of
success for my students. Access these multiple perspectives and global
standards here: interdependence. Access these standards here:
http://sde.idaho.gov/academic/standards/ http://sde.idaho.gov/academic/standards/
Practiced thesis
History Tutor writing
Taught Perspective
Worked on causality
Presentation skills
Undergraduate gained
Researcher Demonstrated
teamwork abilities
Understanding of
education furthered
Worked closely with
Political Science students and
Department professors
Gained relationship
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building skills
American Government Goals
Just like US History, I will orient my American
government course to match the standards of
the state of Idaho. First, like in history, students
in American government will build an
understanding of the cultural and social