Annual Course Syllabus

Subject: North Carolina: Creation and Development of the State / 2010-2011
Teacher/Instructor: N. Dawes, J. Balwah / Year 3 (Grade 8)
Annual Guiding Question: How do human beings interact with their natural, man-made and social environments?

***All Units of Study will be taught through the Areas of Interaction: Approaches to Learning, Community and Service, Human Ingenuity, Health and Social Education, and Environments.

Timeline /

Unit of Study

(NCSCOS and IB Goals and Objectives) /

Student-Centered Activities

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IB Assessment

Criteria and Tasks

Quarter 1- Guiding Question(s): Can different societies merge without conflict?

2 Days / Introduction to Course, class rules, books
assigned / Students are encouraged to ask questions related to the course
3 Days / Chapter 1 Section 1 Students learn about the
tools used by historians and geographers and also learn the map of the United States. NCSOS 1.02 / Mapping skills
Activity dealing with
historical thinking and the content areas of social studies / US Map Quiz
IB Criteria A
(Knowledge)
1 Week / Chapter 1 Section 2 – Assess the impact of geography on the settlement of the colony.
NCSOS 1.01
Describe contemporary political, economic, and social issues at the state and local levels and evaluate their impact on the community. NCSOS 9.01
Compare and Contrast the reasons for European Exploration and the factors that led to the settlement of the American Colonies. Review Socratic Seminar process. NCSOS 1.03 , 1.05 / Mapping skills / Test on Chapter 1
IB Criteria A, B
(Knowledge, Concepts)
Oral Presentations on key election issues
IB Criteria C, D
(Skills and Application)
3 weeks / Chapter 2
Identify and describe Native Americans who inhabited the regions that became Carolina and assess their impact on the colony. NCSOS 1.02
Compare and Contrast the reasons for European Exploration and the factors that led to the settlement of the American Colonies. Review Socratic Seminar process. NCSOS 1.03 , 1.05
Evaluate the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the cultures of American Indians, Europeans, and Africans. NCSOS 1.04 / Socratic Seminar
Jeopardy Review Game / Comparison paper on North Carolina Native Americans with non-North Carolina Native Americans
IB Criteria B
Constitution Day Socratic Seminar
IB Criteria C
Oral presentations on key election issues
IB Criteria C and D
Test IB Criteria A, B
2 Weeks / Chapter 3
Identify the geographic and political reasons for the creation of a distinct North Carolina colony and evaluate the effects on the government and economics of the colony. NCSOS 1.06
Describe the roles of the diverse groups in the North Carolina colony and compare them to the other colonies. NCSOS 1.07 / Current Events Game
Career Start Computer Activity / Oral presentations on key election issues
IB Criteria C and D
Quiz Criteria A and B
2 Weeks / Chapter 4
Trace the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and evaluate their relative significance in the onset of hostilities. NCSOS 2.01
Describe the contributions of key North Carolina and national personalities from the Revolutionary War era and assess their influence on the outcome of the war.
NCSOS 2.02
Examine the reasons for the colonists’ victory over the British and evaluate the impact of military successes and failures, the role of foreign interventions, and ongoing political and economic issues. NCSOS 2.04 / Jeopardy Review Game / End of Quarter Test
IB Criteria A, B
Oral presentations on key election issues
IB Criteria C and D

Quarter 2- Guiding Question(s): Could anything have resolved the slave issue aside from war?

2 Weeks / Describe the impact of documents such as the Mecklenburg Resolves, the Halifax Resolves, the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the State Constitution of 1776 and the Bill of Rights. NCSOS 2.05 / Discussing and charting the differences between the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution
Discussion of election issues
Socratic Seminar / Essay
IB Criteria B and C
Oral Presentation on key election issues IB Criteria C and D
Quiz
IB Criteria A,B
Socratic Seminar
IB Criteria B,C
4 Weeks / Chapter 5
Describe the causes of the War of 1812 and analyze the impact of the war on North Carolina and the nation. NCSOS 3.01
Investigate the conditions that led to North Carolina’s economic, political and social decline in the first half of the 19th century and identify reformers and evaluate the success of their programs. NCSOS 3.02 and 3.03
Describe the development of the institution of slavery in the State and nation, and assess its impact on the economic, social and political conditions. NCSOS 3.04
Compare and contrast different perspectives among North Carolinians on the national policy of resettlement of American Indian populations. NCSOS 3.04 / Roots Movie and Group Discussion / Test
IB Criteria A and B
Essay response to Roots movie
IB Criteria B,C
3 Weeks / Identify and analyze the significance of the causes of secession from the Union, and compare reactions in North Carolina to reactions in other regions of the nation.
NCSOS 4.01
Describe the political and military developments of the Civil War and analyze their effect on the outcome of the war.
NCSOS 4.02
Assess North Carolina’s role in the Civil War and analyze the social and economic impact of the war on the state.
NCSOS 4.03
Evaluate the importance of the roles played by individuals at the state and national levels during the Civil War and Reconstruction Period. NCSOS 4.04 / Role Playing activity
Current Events Game
Group Discussions
Career Start Lesson / End of Quarter Test
IB Criteria A,B
Oral Presentations
IB Criteria D
Timeline /

Unit of Study

(NCSCOS and IB Goals and Objectives) /

Student-Centered Activities

/

IB Assessment

Criteria and Tasks

Quarter 3- Guiding Question(s): How did North Carolina’s domination of several industries affect its future?

3 Weeks / Chapter 7
Analyze the political, economic, and social impact of Reconstruction on the state and identify the reasons why Reconstruction came to an end. NCSOS 4.05
Identify the role played by the agriculture, textile, tobacco and furniture industries in North Carolina, and analyze their importance in the economic development of the state from 1870 – 1930. NCSOS 5.01 / Current Events / Test IB Criteria A,B
3 Weeks / Chapter 8
Analyze the impact of migration on North Carolina and examine the changing role of educational, religious and social institutions from 1870 – 1930. NCSOS 5.02 and 5.03
Identify technological advances and the influence of political legal and social movements on life in North Carolina from 1870 – 1930 NCSOS 5.04 and 5.05
Describe North Carolina’s reaction to the increasing U.S. involvement in the world affairs including participation in World War I and evaluate the impact on the state’s economy. NCSOS 5.06 / Socratic Seminar
Current Events / Socratic Seminar
IB Criteria C
Quiz IB Criteria A,B
3 Weeks / Chapter 9 – Great Depression and World War II
Identify the causes and effects of the Great Depression and analyze the impact of New Deal policies on Depression Era life in North Carolina. NCSOS 6.01
Describe the significance of major events and military engagements associated with World War II and evaluate the impact of the war on North Carolina. NCSOS 6.02
Examine the significant key ideas and individuals associated with World War II. NCSOS 6.03
Assess the impact of World War II on the economic, political, social, and military roles of different groups in North Carolina including women and minorities. NCSOS 6.04 / Jeopardy Review Game / Research Paper
IB Criteria B,C
Quarter Test
IB Criteria A, B
Quarter 4- Guiding Question(s): How can North Carolina benefit from globalization?
3 Weeks / Chapter 9 – Post World War II
Analyze the extent and significance of economic changes in North Carolina during the post war period to the 1970s. NCSOS 7.01
Assess the influence of technological advances on the economic development and daily life during the post war period to the 1970s. NCSOS 7.03
Compare and contrast the various political viewpoints surrounding issues of the post World War II era. NCSOS 7.04
Evaluate the major changes and events that have effected the roles of local, state, and national governments. NCSOS 7.05 / Career Start Lesson
Current Events Game
Group Discussion / Test IB Criteria A and B
Essay IB Criteria B,C
3 Weeks / Chapter 10
Evaluate the importance of social changes to different groups in North Carolina during the post war period to the 1970s. NCSOS 7.02 / College Tri-board project / Quiz
IB Criteria A, B
Oral Presentation
IB Criteria D
3 Weeks / Chapter 11
Describe the changing demographics in North Carolina and analyze their significance for North Carolina’s society and economy since the 1970s. NCSOS 8.01
Describe the impact of state and national issues on the political climate of North Carolina. NCSOS 8.03
Assess the importance of regional diversity on the development of economic, social, and political institutions in North Carolina. NCSOS 8.04 / Socratic Seminar
Jeopardy Review Game / Socratic Seminar
IB Criteria C
End of Quarter Test
IB Criteria A, B

A summary document providing an overview of the implementation of each area of interaction over the whole subject, with reference to units of study and specific projects.

  1. Approaches to Learning: Throughout the year many different assessment types are used (ie. Tests, essays, Socratic Seminars, PowerPoint, Oral Presentations) to promote different styles of learning by the students. They also have the opportunity to work in small groups and individually so they can become adept at fulfilling the different assessment criteria.
  1. Community and Service: Eighth grade Humanities promotes learning about cultural changes in the state so students will gain a level of respect and toleration for people different than themselves. They also are sensitized to economic issues and poverty in the United States and North Carolina.
  1. Human Ingenuity: Students have the opportunity to examine the creative talents of people throughout American and North Carolina History and are able to develop their own creativity through artistic and technological projects throughout the year.
  1. Environment: Students are made aware of how human actions impact the environment through studying concerns about global warming, the impact of pollution on North Carolina as well as actions students can take to address these issues on the local and state level.
  1. Health and Social Education: Eighth grade Humanities encourages students to view even local and state issues from a global perspective and to develop appropriate avenues of dialogue with those they come into contact with from different cultural backgrounds.

This syllabus is subject to change during the school year.