United States History I-B Syllabus
1. Course Description
Bethel Course Catalog
Grade Level: 8
Credit: Social Studies 0.5
NCAA Approved
This is a survey of American history from the people of the old and pre-Columbian worlds (before 1492) through the Civil War and Reconstruction (pre-history to 1877). Topics covered include: Pre-Colombian America; European exploration and colonization; early America and the British Empire; the American Revolution; the technological, industrial and transportation revolutions; social and cultural life in nineteenth century America; expansion and the sectional crisis; the Civil War and Reconstruction.
WashingtonState Essential Academic Learning Requirements
1. The student examines and understands major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology, and cause-effect relationships in United states history.
1.1 Understand and analyze historical time and chronology
1.2a Group events and individuals by broadly defined historical eras and use timelines to identify and explain patterns of historical continuity and change in a succession of related events; compare and contrast different cultural perceptions of time
1.2b Compare and evaluate competing historical narratives, analyze multiple perspectives, and challenge arguments of historical inevitability.
1.2 Understand events, trends, individuals, and movements shaping United States history
US 1.2.1 Describe and compare patterns of life over time in the following historical periods:
- “Indian” cultures (prehistory to 1492)
- World’s Meet: Western Europe, West Africa, the Americas
- Settlement and Colonization (1607-1776)
- Revolution and Constitution (1754-1789)
- U. S. Expansion (1776-1850)
US 1.2.2 Identify and analyze major issues, people, and events in U. S. history from the Revolution to Reconstruction including:
- Revolution, Constitution, and New Nation (1763-1820)
- Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
- Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
1.3 Examine the influence of culture of United States history
1.3.1 Describe the contributions of people from various cultural groups to the development of U. S. history
1.3.2 Examine the development of different cultures in U.S. history.
1.3.3 Examine and analyze how the contributions of various cultural groups influence society
2. Materials
The following will be used in this course. Ask your advisor about how to get these.
- Plato (Mastery Tests, Overview [textbook])
- Readings linked to the internet (linked to the assignments)
- Readings not linked to the internet
3. Course Outline
Chapter 1: Peoples of the Old and Pre-Columbian Worlds (before 1492)
[ ] Peoples of the Old and Pre-Columbian Worlds (before 1492) Vocabulary
[ ] Peoples of the Old and Pre-Columbian Worlds (before 1492) Questions
[ ] Models of Migration to the New World
[ ] Peoples of the Old and Pre-Columbian Worlds (before 1492) Mastery Test
Chapter 2: Europeans Explore the New World (1492-1763)
[ ]Europeans Explore the New World Vocabulary
[ ] Europeans Explore the New World Questions
[ ] Christopher Columbus Reading
[ ] Christopher Columbus Essay
[ ] Europeans Explore the New World Mastery Test
Chapter 3: Emergence of a Unique American Culture (1607-1763)
[ ] Emergence of a Unique American Culture Vocabulary
[ ] Emergence of a Unique American Culture Questions
[ ] England, Middle and Southern Colonies Assignment
[ ] Emergence of a Unique American Culture Chart
[ ] Emergence of a Unique American Culture Mastery Test
Chapter 4: Colonial Conflicts with Great Britain (1763-1775)
[ ] Colonial Conflicts with Great Britain (1763-1775) Vocabulary
[ ] Colonial Conflicts with Great Britain (1763-1775) Video Questions
[ ] Colonial Conflicts with Great Britain (1763-1775) Mastery Test
Chapter 5: American Patriots Fight for Independence (1776-1783)
[ ] Advantages/Disadvantages of the British and Americans in the
Revolutionary War Assignment
[ ] Declaration of Independence Questions
[ ] Revolutionary War Video Questions
[ ] Revolutionary War Battles Map Assignment
[ ] American Patriots Fight for Independence (1776-1783) Mastery Test
Chapter 6: The Critical Period (1783-88)
[ ] The Critical Period (1783-88) Vocabulary
[ ] The Critical Period (1783-88) Questions
[ ] The Critical Period (1783-88) Mastery Test
Chapter 7: The Creation and Adoption of a New Constitution (1787-88)
[ ] The Creation and Adoption of a New Constitution (1787-88) Vocabulary
[ ] The Creation and Adoption of a New Constitution (1787-88) Questions
[ ] Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Assignment
[ ] How the Constitution Was Ratified Assignment
[ ] The Creation and Adoption of a New Constitution (1787-88) Mastery Test
Chapter 8: Understanding the United States Constitution
[ ] Understanding the United States Constitution Vocabulary
[ ] Walk Through the Constitution
[ ] Amendment Questions
[ ] The Checks and Balances System
[ ] Electoral College Assignment
[ ] Understanding the United States Constitution Mastery Test
Chapter 9: Leadership under Washington and the Federalists (1789-1801)
[ ] Leadership under Washington and the Federalists (1789-1801) Vocabulary
[ ] Leadership under Washington and the Federalists (1789-1801) Questions
[ ] Leadership under Washington and the Federalists (1789-1801) Essay
[ ] Leadership under Washington and the Federalists (1789-1801) Mastery Test
4. Grading Policy
A (Excellent) - (90-100%) Consistently scored high; demonstrated exemplary abilities through scores earned on assessments. Student showed outstanding mastery of skills they were expected to learn in this course. Student could teach these skills to another.
B (Proficient) - (80-89%) Consistently worked toward mastery of skills they were expected to learn in this course. Occasionally scored high; demonstrated adequate abilities through scores earned on assessments. Student shows proficient mastery of skills they were expected to learn in this course. Student can apply the skills to many contexts.
C (Standard) - (70-79%) Demonstrated average abilities through scores earned on assessments. Student showed average mastery of skills they were expected to learn in this course. Student was able to do the skill at least once, but may not be able to apply it to other situations.
NC - (69% or below) Opted out of opportunities to redo assignments to show mastery of assignments. Failed or scored below average; failed to demonstrate mastery of the skills taught through scores on assessments.
"Re-do's" - Any assessments of “poor quality or incomplete status” may be REDONE for higher credit. Students who choose to re-do work that is below the proficient level will need to discuss with their instructor what they plan to do differently in order to improve.
Practice – Any assignment that is designed to prepare you for the assessments. These are worth 0% of your final grade.
Assessment – Any assignment that assesses or determines the level of understanding you have of the topic, concept, or skill being taught. These are worth 100% of your final grade.
5. Assessment methods
Assessments include, but are not limited to:
- Tests (Multiple Choice)
- Short Answer
- Extended Response
6. Instructional Clues
Direct Instruction:
These boxes indicate areas where skills are being taught or explained. This could include definitions, examples, or resources that will help you to understand the skills being focused on in that unit. This is your online teacher.Rubric/Grading:
These boxes indicate information that will tell you how you will be graded on an assessment or question.Hint:
These boxes indicate hints or clues that may help you in understanding a concept or answering a question. These are your online classmates explain something that you missed or didn’t fully understand.Assessment:
Boxes in this color indicate assessments that are worth 100% of your grade.