AMERICAN HISTORY II & III

Grade: 10 (Required)

Length of Course: First and Second Semester

Prerequisites: Successful Completion of American History I

CURRICULUM STANDARDS:

·        Understands the impact of social issues on society.

·        Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.

·        Understands personal and public issues.

·        Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.

·        Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.

·        Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

·        Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.

·        Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.

·        Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.

·        Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is the second and third of 3 semesters of an introductory course in American history. The wide variety of forces that shaped history will be studied. The political, economic, and social aspects of American history will be examined. Current events are also an integral part of the class.

 WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:

·        Pass a comprehensive exam covering facts of a particular era at the end of each chapter, and pass a similar exam each semester.

·        Pass quizzes.

·        Complete all assignments.

·        Actively participate in class discussions.

·        Become responsible for reading assignments.

·        Have a general working knowledge of the United States and world geography.