Travis Hampl
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by Travis Hampl
I am a social science teacher at Hiawatha High School. I graduated from Marysville High School in 2002 and Kansas State University in 2006. In 2009 I was awarded with a Master's in Education Curriculum and Instruction from Peru State College with an Instructional Technology emphasis. Currently I teach Government, American History, Current Events, and Economics. Hiawatha High School is a fun and exciting place to teach! Many students remark that it is rare to see me without a smile on my face. I particularly enjoy discussing current events and political issues with students. Occasionally I instruct students in spelling skills, especially my last name. I inform my students that it stands for He Always Makes People Learn.
Click here to visit Hiawatha's Moodle online course delivery page. It will be used for posting assignments, current events, and classroom discussions. My school contact email is thampl@usd415.org.
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Course Overviews
Mr. Hampl
Social Studies Teacher
Hiawatha High School
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American History II&III |
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This class will focus on the major individuals, groups, ideas, events and turning points in the era of the emergence of the modern United States. Topics include: big business, populism, Spanish-American War, Panama Canal, Progressive Era, World War I, women’s suffrage, the roaring 1920s, Great Depression, Dust Bowl, New Deal, World War II, The Cold War, the turbulent 1960s, civil rights, Watergate, deregulation, globalization, the internet, the War on Terror. |
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American Government |
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You will learn the about the functions and setup of Federal and State Governments. Topics include: Purpose of government, principles of the constitution, amendments, federalism, political parties, election process, interest groups, Congress, lawmaking, The Presidency, foreign policy, Judicial branch, Supreme Court, judicial review, civil rights, civil liberties, Kansas Government and politics, The Bill of Rights. |
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Current Events |
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Using a variety of resources, you will examine major events and trends that impact Kansas, the nation, and the world. Topics include political and economic news, US involvement in world affairs, popular culture, issues impacting you at the state and local level. |
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Economics |
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Economics helps explain how wealth is created, distributed, and invested throughout the world. Topics include: Capital, factors of production, Capitalism, Communism, Socialism, law of supply and demand, price systems, competition, labor, wages, taxes, government spending, credit, Federal Reserve, stock market, GDP, inflation, stability, international trade, exchange rates, economic indicators, global demand for resources. *Note: Calculators will be required for certain class periods.* |
