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US History Semester 2
Course Cost: $270.00
Credit: .5
Course Materials
All required materials are included in the course. There are no textbooks that the student needs to purchase.
Course Description:
Content of this required course in United States history includes significant events, issues, and problems from WWII to the presidential administration of George W. Bush. The course is divided into seven units. This course builds upon knowledge and concepts, acquired in the first course (8th grade). The course includes historical concepts, citizenship principles, and skills necessary for the study of U. S. History. This course will focus on a program that will foster students’ responsibility for scholarship by providing opportunities for students to acquire, develop, and master specific skills. These skills will be developed through a variety of assignments and activities such as research skills, critical thinking and analytical reasoning, and use of primary and secondary sources.
A foundation in history enables students to understand the importance of patriotism, function in a free enterprise society, and appreciate the basic democratic values of our state and nations, as referenced in the Texas Education Code, §28.002(h). [Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for U.S. History Studies §113.32]. The course also takes into consideration the essential concepts of the applicable standards developed by the National Center for History in the Schools (http://nchs.ucla.edu/standards) U.S. History Core Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student is expected to, and will be able to, demonstrate the ability to:Course Activities
- demonstrate mastery of the academic integrity unit objectives.
- understand traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877.
- understand the impact of significant national and international decisions and conflicts from World War II and the Cold War to the present on the United States.
- understand the impact of the American civil rights movement.
- understand that the actions and contributions of groups and individuals continue to shape the national identity.
- use geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- understand the impact of geographic factors on major events.
- understand the effects of migration and immigration on American society.
- understand the relationship between population growth and modernization on the physical environment.
- understand the economic effects of World War II, the Cold War, and increased worldwide competition on contemporary society.
- understand changes in the role of government over time.
- understand the impact of constitutional issues on American society in the 20th century.
- understand efforts to expand the democratic process.
- understand the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society.
- understand how people from various groups, including racial, ethnic, and religious groups, adapt to life in the United States and contribute to our national identity.
- understand the impact of science and technology on the economic development of the United States.
- understand the influence of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on daily life in the United States.
- apply critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources, including electronic technology.
- use problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Throughout this course the student will undertake:
- Reading assignments
- Internet research assignments
- Quizzes
- Tests
- Writing assignments
- Tests
