Washington State History Syllabus School Year: 2012-13 Certificated Teacher: Click here to enter text. Desired Results Course Title (example: Geometry A and B): Click here to enter text. Credit: X one semester (.5) two semesters (1.0) Prerequisites and/or recommended preparation (example: Completion of Algebra 1): Students will have completed elementary-level preparation in Social Studies, Geography, and American History. Estimate of hours per week engaged in learning activities: 5 hours of class work per week per 18 week semester Instructional Materials: All learning activities (resources, assignments, assessments) are contained within or referenced in the student s online course. The online course is accessed via login and password assigned by student s school (web account) or emailed directly to student upon enrollment, with the login website. Other resources required/resource Costs: (Examples: This course requires a MathXL account which will be provided by your course instructor. Holt McDougal Geometry 2011 online videos, examples, and activities. These additional resources will be provided at no additional cost. OR There are no additional textbooks, materials, or resources required for this course.) All learning activity resources and folders are contained within the student online course. Online course is accessed via login and password is assigned by the student s school (web account) or emailed directly to student upon enrollment, with the login website address. No additional textbooks or materials. Course Description: In seventh grade, students become more proficient with the core concepts in social studies. Students study Washington State from its earliest inhabitants to the present day. The study of Washington State includes an examination of the various cultural groups that settled in Washington State, the development of the state constitution and key treaties, and the social, political, and economic movements of the 20th century and today. **Successful completion of WA State History is a requirement for High School Graduation. Students who fail this course will be required to successfully complete this requirement through one of a couple of options: success on the 8th grade CBA (classroom-based assessment), successfully completing a summer school course, or successfully completing the WA State History SVL course. Enduring Understandings for Course (Performance Objectives): What will students understand (about what big ideas) as a result of the course? How different cultural groups contributed to the development of Washington State.
Evaluation of how key ideals of the State Constitution or tribal treaties either play a role or do not play a role in a public issue. The effectiveness of different forms of civic involvement. How to develop a historical question, research the issue, state a position, and defend the position with primary and secondary sources. Course Goals (including WA State Standards, Common Core Standards, National Standards): What is the key knowledge and skill needed to develop the desired understandings? Geography 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3 Civics 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 1.3.1, 1.4.1 Economics 2.1.1, 2.3.1, History 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.4.1 Social Studies Skills 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.4.1, 5.4.2 Geography 3.1.1 Analyzes maps and charts from a specific time period to analyze an issue or event. 3.1.2 Understands how human spatial patterns have emerged from natural processes and human activities in the past or present. 3.2.1 Understands and analyzes how the environment has affected people and how people have affected the environment in Washington State. 3.2.2 Understands examples of cultural diffusion in the world from the past to the present. 3.2.3 Understands the role of immigration in shaping societies in Washington State. Civics 1.1.1 Understands how key ideals set forth in fundamental documents, including the Washington State Constitution and tribal treaties, define the goals of our state. 1.1.2 Analyzes the relationship between the actions of people in Washington State and the ideals outlined in the State Constitution (and tribal treaties). 1.2.1 Understands and analyzes the structure, organization, and powers of the government at the local, state, and tribal levels, including the concept of tribal sovereignty. 1.2.3 Understands various forms of government and their effects on the lives of people in Washington State. 1.3.1 Analyzes how international agreements have affected Washington State in the past or present. 1.4.1 Understands the effectiveness of different forms of civic involvement. Economics 2.1.1 Analyzes the importance of financial literacy in making economic choices related to spending, saving, and investing. 2.3.1 Analyzes the role of government in the economy of Washington State through taxation, spending, and policy setting. History 4.1.2 Understands how the following theme, New Technologies and Industries, help to define this era in Washington State history.
4.2.1 Understands how individuals and movements impact Washington State. 4.2.2 Understands and analyzes how cultures and cultural groups contributed to Washington State. 4.3.1 Analyzes and interprets historical materials from a variety of perspectives in Washington State history. 4.4.1 Analyzes how an event in Washington State history helps us to understand a current issue. Social Studies Skills 5.1.1 Understands evidence supporting a position about issues and events in Washington State. 5.1.2 Evaluates the breadth of evidence supporting positions on issues and events in Washington State and the world. 5.2.1 Creates and uses research questions to guide inquiry on social studies issues and historical events. 5.2.2 Evaluates the breadth of primary and secondary sources and analyzes notes to determine the need for additional information while researching an issue or historical event. 5.3.1 Analyzes and responds to multiple viewpoints on public issues brought forth in the context of a discussion. [5.4.1 Analyzes multiple factors, makes generalizations, and interprets primary sources to formulate a thesis in a paper or presentation.] 5.4.2 Creates annotated bibliography, or works cited page using an appropriate format. Evidence of Assessment What evidence will be collected to determine whether or not the understandings have been developed, the knowledge and skill attained, and the state standards met? [Anchor the work in performance tasks that involve application, supplemented as needed by prompted work, quizzes, observations, and assessments] Performance Tasks: critical thinking questions for reading assignments, document based questions, video responses Other Evidence (self-assessments, observations, work samples, quizzes, tests and so on): critical thinking questions for reading assignments document based questions video responses
Types of Activities Indicate from the table below all applicable learning strategies that may be used in the course. Direct Instruction x_structured Overview x Mini presentation _Drill & Practice _Demonstrations Indirect Instruction x Problembased x Case Studies x _Inquiry _Reflective Practice x Project x Paper Other:Click here to enter text. _Concept Mapping Experiential _ x Virt. Field Trip Experiments Simulations Games Field Observ. Role-playing Model Bldg. Surveys Other (List) Independent Study _x Essays _x_ Self-paced computer _x Journals Logs Reports Directed Study x _Research Projects Interactive Instruction x _Discussion Debates _x Role Playing Panels Peer Partner Project team Laboratory Groups Think, Pair, Share Cooperative Tutorial Groups Interviewing Conferencing Other (List) Activities activities (as provided in the student friendly course schedule posted in online course) and contains the scope and sequence of performance tasks, activities and assessments by semester, unit, and weeks. These learning activities are aligned with the successful completion of the course learning goals and progress towards these learning activities will be reported monthly on a progress report. WA State History Activities Unit: Settling of Washington State First Assignment (Blog) Native Civilizations Reading/Quiz Native Challenges Reading #1 and #1 Quiz Native Challenges Reading #2 and #2 Quiz Native Challenges Reading #3 and #3 Quiz Native Map of Washington Lewis & Clark Journal Activity Timeline of Sea Exploration Mapping Washington s Coast Whitman Tragedy Indian Place Names in Washington
Kennewick Man Blog Life as a Pioneer Unit: Statehood and Government Reading Questions 1 Reading Questions 2 Capitol Tour Assignment Reading Questions 3 Create Your Own Initiative Blog Reading Questions 4 Washington State Biographies Living on Three Dollars a Day Labor Union Wiki: (Groups Assigned by Instructor) Electricity and Grand Coulee Dam The Manhattan Project Hanford and the Bomb (Blog) Civil Rights in Washington Population Pie Chart Unit: CBA: Constitutional Issues CBA: Constitutional Issues