The Idea of America by Colonial Williamsburg Modern Edition

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1 A Correlation of by Colonial Williamsburg Modern Edition 2011 To the Oregon Social Sciences Standards US History Reconstruction Present World History 20 th & 21 st Century

2 for Table of Contents Historical Knowledge... 3 Historical Thinking... 7 Geography... 9 Civics and Government Financial Literacy Economics Social Science Analysis

3 for Social Sciences US History Reconstruction to Present; World History 20th & 21st Century Historical Knowledge HS.1. Evaluate continuity and change over the course of world and United States history. HS.2. Analyze the complexity and investigate causes and effects of significant events in world, U.S., and Oregon history. An interactive timelines exists at conclusion of each Background Lesson. The Great Debate, Reconstruction, Strangers in the Land, The West, The Gilded Age, The Age of Jim Crow, Becoming a World Power, The Spanish American War, The Rise of Organized Labor, Growing Cities and Consumer Culture, The Progressive Era, World War I, War and Technology, The Land of Opportunity, Women s Rights, The 1920s, The Great Depression, Roosevelt s New Deal, America Goes to War, World War II, Holocaust & Genocide, The Cold War Begins, Suburbia, The Civil Rights Movement, The American Protest Tradition, Kennedy and the Communist Threat, Civil Rights at a Crossroads, The Vietnam War, The Great Society and Counterculture, Free and Equal, Nixon s America, The United States and the Middle East, Environmentalism, America s Changing Economy, Party Politics, Reagan and the End of the Cold War, The Changing Presidency, Revolution and Technology, Afghanistan and Iraq, Mythic America, Going to War The Great Debate, Reconstruction, Strangers in the Land, The West, The Gilded Age, The Age of Jim Crow, Becoming a World Power, The Spanish American War, The Rise of Organized Labor, Growing Cities and Consumer Culture, The Progressive Era, World War I, War and Technology, The Land of Opportunity, Women s Rights, The 1920s, The Great Depression, Roosevelt s New Deal, America Goes to War, World War II, Holocaust & Genocide, The Cold War Begins, Suburbia, The Civil Rights Movement, The American Protest Tradition, Kennedy and the Communist Threat, Civil Rights at a Crossroads, The Vietnam War, The Great Society and Counterculture, Free and Equal, Nixon s America, The United States and the Middle East, Environmentalism, America s Changing Economy, Party Politics, Reagan and the End of the Cold War, The Changing Presidency, Revolution and Technology, Afghanistan and Iraq, Mythic America, Going to War 3

4 for HS.3. Explain the historical development and impact of major world religions and philosophies. The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Holocaust & Genocide: Background, 1 34 and Kennedy and the Communist Threat: Background, 1 18 and Reagan and the End of the Cold War: Background, 1 24, Competing Ideologies, 1 8 The United States and the Middle East: Background, 1 28, The United States and the Middle East, 1 7, Islam, 1 4 HS.4. Investigate the historical development and impact of major scientific and technological innovations; political thought, theory and actions; and art and literature on culture and thought. HS.5. Examine and evaluate the origins of fundamental political debates and how conflict, compromise, and cooperation have shaped national unity and diversity in world, U.S., and Oregon history. War and Technology: Background, 1 25, Seeking Security and Liberty, 1 13, From Horses to Helicopters, 1 8, In War and Peace, 1 4, Swords and Plowshares, Policy Advisor, 1 4 World War II, Background: Revolution and Technology: Background, 1 26, Change for the Better? 1 12, What a Wonderful World, 1 6, Prioritizing Innovation, 1 4, May I Give You Some Advice? 1 5 The Age of Jim Crow: Background, 1 23 and The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Women s Rights: Background, 1 31 and other The Civil Rights Movement: Background, 1 26 and Civil Rights at a Crossroads: Background, 1 21 and Free and Equal: Background, 1 25 and other Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and 4

5 for HS.6. Analyze ideas critical understanding of history to include, but not limited to, populism, progressivism, isolationism, imperialism, communism, environmentalism, liberalism, fundamentalism, racism, ageism, classism, conservatism, cultural diversity, feminism, and sustainability. Populism The Gilded Age: Background, 1 33, Agrarian Revolt, 1 14 Progressivism The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Isolationism World War I: Background, 1 22, From Neutrality to Engagement, 1 7 World War II: Background, 1 25, Waking the Sleeping Giant, 1 16 Imperialism Becoming a World Power: Background, 1 28 and The Spanish-American War: Background, 1 28 and Communism and Anti-communism World War I: Background, 1 22, Propaganda and the Home Front, 1 6, Civil Liberties in Wartime, 1 9 The Cold War Begins: Background, 1 26, Somebody Is Watching You, 1 6 Environmentalism and Sustainability Environmentalism: Background, 1 27 and other Fundamentalism Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other Racism The Age of Jim Crow: Background, 1 23 and The Civil Rights Movement: Background, 1 26 and Civil Rights at a Crossroads: Background, 1 21, Conflicting Strategies, 1 5, Voices of the and Liberalism And Conservatism The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Women s Rights: Background, 1 31 and other The American Protest Tradition: Background, 1 26 and Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other Reagan and the End of the Cold War: Background, 1 24 and Cultural diversity Strangers in the Land: Background, 1 30 and The Land of Opportunity: Background, 1 31 and The Civil Rights Movement: Background, 1 26 and 5

6 for (Continued) HS.6. Analyze ideas critical understanding of history to include, but not limited to, populism, progressivism, isolationism, imperialism, communism, environmentalism, liberalism, fundamentalism, racism, ageism, classism, conservatism, cultural diversity, feminism, and sustainability. Civil Rights at a Crossroads: Background, 1 21 and Free and Equal: Background, 1 25 and other Feminism Free and Equal: Background, 1 25 and other HS.7. Analyze the history, culture, tribal sovereignty, and historical and current issues of the American Indian tribes and bands in Oregon and the United States. HS.8. Explain how the American labor movement influenced events and thinking in the United States and Oregon over time. HS.9. Identify historical and current events, issues, and problems when national interests and global interest have been in conflict, and analyze the values and arguments on both sides of the conflict. The West: Background, 1 37 and Free and Equal: Background, 8 13; Movements for Equality, 1 5 The Gilded Age: The Land of Opportunity, 1 16, The Rise of Monopolies, 1 4, Agrarian Revolt, 1 14 The Rise of Organized Labor: Background, 1 28, A Fair Day s Pay for a Fair Day s Wage, 1 7, Which Side Are You On, 1 8, Labor Lives, 1 4, Talking Union, 1 4, Labor s Causes, Labor s Effects, 1 9, How Did Organized Labor Do? 1 4 Becoming a World Power: Background, 1 28 and World War I: Background, 1 22 and other The Cold War Begins: Background, 1 26 and Kennedy and the Communist Threat: Background, 1 18 and The Vietnam War: Background, 1 30 and other The United States and the Middle East: Background, 1 28 and Reagan and the End of the Cold War: Background, 1 24 and Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and Going to War: Background, 1 27 and other 6

7 for Historical Thinking HS.10. Evaluate a historical source for point of view and historical context. The authors of Idea of America have included primary sources and secondary sources woven in telling of every historical narrative. These sources appear in written and multimedia form. In addition se sources, skills lessons in the interpretation of sources appear in each book as well. For examples, see the following: Roosevelt s New Deal: Voices from a Distance: Face to Face Analyze Primary Sources Holocaust and Genocide: Surviving the Holocaust Analyze Primary Sources The Great Society and Counterculture: The Words of JFK Analyze Speeches The Changing Presidency: Ready for Change Analyze Primary Sources Afghanistan and Iraq: Wagering on War Analyze Primary Sources Kennedy and the Communist Threat: Cuba and the Cold War - Analyze Primary Sources Women s Rights: An Appeal to Women Analyze Documents; Voices of Reform - Compare Multiple Perspectives The American Protest Tradition: Sing, Write, or Draw to Protest Analyze Points of View HS.11. Gather and analyze historical information, including contradictory data, from a variety of primary and secondary sources, including sources located on the Internet, to support or reject hypotheses. Every assignment in Idea of America includes opportunities to analyze historical information using primary sources and secondary sources woven in telling of the narrative. These sources appear in written and multimedia form. For examples see: The Age of Jim Crow: Three Views on Jim Crow The Spanish-American War: The Maine Event Women s Rights: An Appeal to Women World War II: The War in First Person The American Protest Tradition: Protest Poster The Vietnam War: Voices of Vietnam The U.S. and the Middle East: Situation Room, Part 1; Situation Room, Part 2 Afghanistan and Iraq: Wagering on War Our Myths and Heroes Going to War: Just War? 7

8 for HS.12. Construct and defend a written historical argument using relevant primary and secondary sources as evidence. Students have opportunities to write with each assignment in Idea of America. For examples see: The West: Wanted: Opportunities for Women - Skills: Write an Essay The Spanish-American War: The Maine Event - Skills: Write an Essay World War I: The War in Europe and at Home - Skills: Write a Short Answer The Land of Opportunity: More Freedom, More Equality? - Skills: Write an Essay The Cold War Begins: The Cold War Heats Up - Skills: Write an Essay The U.S. and the Middle East: Situation Room, Part 2 - Skills: Compare/Contrast, Write an Essay The U.S. and the Middle East: U.S. Policy in the Middle East - Skills: Write an Essay Party Politics: Stumping for the Party - Skills: Write an Essay The Changing Presidency: Mr. President, You re Fired! - Skills: Write an Essay HS.13. Differentiate between facts and historical interpretations, recognizing that a historian s narrative reflects his or her judgment about the significance of particular facts. found in the following : The Age of Jim Crow: Three Views on Jim Crow - Compare Points of View The Rise of Organized Labor: Which Side Are You On? - Analyze Issues and Viewpoints Progressive Era: Upton Sinclair s The Jungle - Determine Point of View Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: You Can t Fight City Hall - Analyze Political Cartoons Suburbia: Selling the Good Life and Questioning the American Dream - Determine Point of View The American Protest Tradition: Sing, Write, or Draw to Protest - Determine Point of View Nixon s America: It Hurts Even If You Don t Laugh - Analyze Political Cartoons The U.S. and the Middle East: Islam - Compare, and Contrast Viewpoints Party Politics: Donkey vs. Elephant; Stumping for the Party - Determine Point of View Afghanistan and Iraq: Challenging Terrorism; Wagering on War; Liberty or Security? - Determine Point of View 8

9 for Geography HS.14. Create and use maps, technology, imagery and other geographical representations to extrapolate and interpret geographic data. Every on-line book is filled with images, symbols, objects, cartoons, graphs, charts, maps, and artwork. These are integrated into every aspect and feature of the program, often in multimedia presentations. The Great Debate, Reconstruction, Strangers in the Land, The West, The Gilded Age, The Age of Jim Crow, Becoming a World Power, The Spanish American War, The Rise of Organized Labor, Growing Cities and Consumer Culture, The Progressive Era, World War I, War and Technology, The Land of Opportunity, Women s Rights, The 1920s, The Great Depression, Roosevelt s New Deal, America Goes to War, World War II, Holocaust & Genocide, The Cold War Begins, Suburbia, The Civil Rights Movement, The American Protest Tradition, Kennedy and the Communist Threat, Civil Rights at a Crossroads, The Vietnam War, The Great Society and Counterculture, Free and Equal, Nixon s America, The United States and the Middle East, Environmentalism, America s Changing Economy, Party Politics, Reagan and the End of the Cold War, The Changing Presidency, Revolution and Technology, Afghanistan and Iraq, Mythic America, Going to War HS.15. Analyze and illustrate geographic issues by synthesizing data derived from geographic representations. The West: Background, 1 37 and Becoming a World Power: Background, 1 28 and The Spanish-American War: Background, 1 28 World War I: Background, 1 22 and other The Great Depression: Background, 1 27, The Dust Bowl, 1 15 World War II: Background, 1 25 and other The Cold War Begins: Background, 1 26 and Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: Background, 1 26 and Suburbia: Background, 1 23 and Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and 9

10 for HS.16. Analyze the interconnectedness of physical and human regional systems (e.g., a river valley and culture, water rights/use in regions, choice/impact of settlement locations) and their interconnectedness to global communities. The West: Background, 1 37 and Becoming a World Power: Background, 1 28, Why Do Nations Seek to Expand? 1 13, Building the Panama Canal, 1 4 The Great Depression: The Dust Bowl, 1 15 The Cold War Begins: Background, 1 26 and Suburbia: Background, 1 23 and HS.17. Explain how migration, immigration and communication (cultural exchange, convergence and divergence) lead to cultural changes and make predictions and draw conclusions about the global impact of cultural diffusion. HS.18. Analyze the impact of human migration on physical and human systems (e.g., urbanization, immigration, urban to rural). HS.19. Evaluate how differing points of view, self-interest, and global distribution of natural resources play a role in conflict over territory. HS.20. Analyze the impact on physical and human systems of resource development, use, and management and evaluate the issues of sustainability. The lessons and handouts within the following on-line books provide in-depth instruction for this standard: Strangers in the Land: The Push and Pull of Immigration, 1 5, The Immigrant Experience, 1 20 The Land of Opportunity: Background, 1 31, Streets of Gold, 1 8, Immigration by the Numbers, 1 7 Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: Background, 1 26 and Suburbia: Background, 1 23 and The lessons and handouts within the following on-line books provide in-depth instruction for this standard: Strangers in the Land: The Push and Pull of Immigration, 1 5, The Immigrant Experience, 1 20 The Land of Opportunity: Background, 1 31, Streets of Gold, 1 8, Immigration by the Numbers, 1 7 Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: Background, 1 26 and Suburbia: Background, 1 23 and Becoming a World Power: Background, 1 28 and The Spanish-American War: Background, 1 28 and The United States and the Middle East: Background, 1 28 and Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and The Gilded Age: Agrarian Revolt, 1 14 Environmentalism: Background, 1 27, Saving the Earth, 1 14, Conserve or Restore? 1 4, S-O-S! 1 12, Who s Who: The Environmental Movement, 1 3, How Do They Stack Up? 1 4, The Race for Oil,

11 for HS.21. Relate trends in world population to current events and analyze their interrelationship. found in the following : Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: Background, 1 26 and Suburbia: Background, 1 23 and HS.22. Analyze how humans have used technology to modify the physical environment (e.g., dams, tractor, housing types). HS.23. Analyze distribution and characteristics of human settlement patterns. Civics and Government HS.24. Analyze and critique the impact of constitutional amendments. HS.25. Describe elements of early governments (i.e., Greek, Roman, English, and others) that are visible in United States government structure. HS.26. Define and compare/contrast United States republican government to direct democracy, socialism, communism, theocracy, oligarchy. Becoming a World Power: Background, 1 28, Building the Panama Canal, 1 4 War and Technology: Background, 1 25, Seeking Security and Liberty, 1 13, From Horses to Helicopters, 1 8, In War and Peace, 1 4, Swords and Plowshares, 1 11 World War II, Background: Revolution and Technology: Background, 1 26, Change for the Better? 1 12, What a Wonderful World, 1 6, Prioritizing Innovation, 1 4, May I Give You Some Advice? 1 5 The West: Background, 1 37 and Strangers in the Land: Background, 1 30 and Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: Background, 1 26 and Suburbia: Background, 1 23 and The Great Debate: Background, 1 12 and other Women s Rights: We Can Vote! The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Teachers can introduce the foundations of our government as students complete the following assignment: The Great Debate: Background, 1 12 and. found in the following : The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Kennedy and the Communist Threat: Background, 1 18 and The Vietnam War: Background, 1 30 and other The United States and the Middle East: Background, 1 28 and Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other Reagan and the End of the Cold War: Background, 1 24 and Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and 11

12 for HS.27. Examine functions and process of United States government. found in the following : The Great Debate: Background, 1 12 and other The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other HS.28. Evaluate how governments interact at the local, state, tribal, national, and global levels. HS.29. Examine the structures and functions of Oregon s state, county, local and regional governments. HS.30. Analyze the roles and of political parties, interest groups and mass media and how they affect the beliefs and behaviors of local, state, and national constituencies. The Great Debate: Background, 1 12 and other Reconstruction: Background, 1 20 and other The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Kennedy and the Communist Threat: Background, 1 18 and The Vietnam War: Background, 1 30 and other The United States and the Middle East: Background, 1 28 and Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other Reagan and the End of the Cold War: Background, 1 24 and Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and found in the following : Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other 12

13 for HS.31. Describe United States foreign policy and evaluate its impact on the United States and other countries. Becoming a World Power: Background, 1 28 and The Spanish-American War: Background, 1 28 and World War I: Background, 1 22 and other America Goes to War: Background, 1 31 and World War II: Background, 1 25 and other The Cold War Begins: Background, 1 26 and Kennedy and the Communist Threat: Background, 1 18 and The Vietnam War: Background, 1 30 and other The United States and the Middle East: Background, 1 28 and Reagan and the End of the Cold War: Background, 1 24 and Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and HS.32. Examine and evaluate documents and decisions related Constitution and Supreme Court decisions (e.g., Federalist Papers, Constitution, Marbury v. Madison, Bill of Rights, Constitutional amendments, Declaration of Independence). HS.33. Explain the role of government in various current events. Reconstruction: Background, 1 20 and other The Progressive Era: Background, 1 28 and Women s Rights: Background, 1 31 and other The American Protest Tradition: Background, 1 26 and Free and Equal: Background, 1 25 and other The Great Debate: Background, 1 12, American Values, 1 17, The Making of a Democratic Mind, 1 10, Freedom vs. Equality, 1 17, Unity vs. Diversity, 1 17, Private Wealth vs. Common Wealth, 1 16, Law vs. Ethics, 1 17, Tensions in History, 1 4, Civil Debate: Lifeblood of the Republic, 1 5, Assessing Today s News, 1 15 Party Politics: Background, 1 28, Pin in the Plank on the Party, 1 5, Donkey vs. Elephant, 1 8, The Blue and the Red, 1 6, Stumping for the Party, 1 5 HS.34. Explain the responsibilities of citizen (e.g., vote, pay taxes). found in the following : Women s Rights: We Can Vote! Party Politics: Background Text - The California Taxquake of 78,

14 for HS.35. Examine the pluralistic realities of society (e.g., race, poverty, gender, and age), recognizing issues of equity, and evaluating need for change. Financial Literacy Racism The Age of Jim Crow: Background, 1 23 and The Civil Rights Movement: Background, 1 26 and Civil Rights at a Crossroads: Background, 1 21, Conflicting Strategies, 1 5, Voices of the and Cultural diversity Strangers in the Land: Background, 1 30 and The Land of Opportunity: Background, 1 31 and The Civil Rights Movement: Background, 1 26 and Civil Rights at a Crossroads: Background, 1 21 and Free and Equal: Background, 1 25 and other Feminism Free and Equal: Background, 1 25 and other HS.36. Identify sources of credit and the advantages and disadvantages of using them and explain the significance of developing a positive credit rating and describe the advantages it can provide, the inherent cost of maintaining a credit card balance, and the risk of accumulating too much debt, identifying "good debt" versus "bad debt". HS.37. Explain the kinds and costs of insurance. HS.38. Explain how consumers can protect themselves from fraud, identity theft, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. found in the following : Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: Background, 1 26 and Suburbia: Background, 1 23 and 22 and found in the following : 22 and found in the following : 22 and Revolution and Technology: Background, 1 26 and 14

15 for HS.39. Compare and contrast tools for payment (e.g., cash, credit, check, debit card, phone, mobile) and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. found in the following : America s Changing Economy: Background, 1 22, Work, Workers, and Wealth, 1 8, Check the Label, 1 7, The American Dream? 1 4, Interview for Your Dream Job, 1 5, Coming and Staying? 1 13, Now It s Time for a Commercial Break, 1 4 HS.40. Identify and explain different opportunities for investment and draw economic conclusions from market data. HS.41. Demonstrate the ability to prepare and file simple state and federal tax forms. HS.42. Compare and contrast different options for long term investment (e.g., stocks, bond, CDs, mutual funds IRA, 401k, pension plans, Social Security). HS.43. Compare and contrast of various types of loans available and how to obtain them, including student loans. HS.44. Describe advantages and disadvantages of on-line banking options. HS.45. Explain how to prepare a budget that allows for living within one s means. The Great Depression: Background, 1 27, Countdown to Black Tuesday, 1 5, The Crisis Deepens, and Party Politics: Background Text - The California Taxquake of 78, found in the following : The Great Depression: Background, 1 27, Countdown to Black Tuesday, 1 5, The Crisis Deepens, 1 6 found in the following : 22 and found in the following : 22 and found in the following : 22 and 15

16 for Economics HS.46. Distinguish between fiscal and monetary policies, and describe the role and function of the Federal Reserve. HS.47. Explain how the global economy has developed and describe the involvement of free trade, comparative advantage, IMF, WTO, World Bank, and technology. The Gilded Age: Background, 1 33, The Land of Opportunity, 1 16, The Rise of Monopolies, 1 4, Agrarian Revolt, 1 14, Come On In! 1 4, The New South: Promise and Reality, 1 10, Effects of the Gilded Age, 1 3 Roosevelt s New Deal: Background, 1 28, This Great Nation Will Endure 1 5, Stirring the Alphabet Soup, 1 4, What Happens Next? 1 14, The New Deal: Face to Face, 1 4, Voices from a Distance, 1 15, A Deal of Many Colors, 1 7, The New Deal in Perspective, , Work, Workers, and Wealth, 1 8, Check the Label, 1 7, The American Dream? 1 4, Interview for Your Dream Job, 1 5, Coming and Staying? 1 13, Now It s Time for a Commercial Break, 1 4 Students can explore the global economy with the following assignments: 22 and Revolution and Technology: Background, 1 26 and HS.48. Explain economic challenges to growth in developing countries. HS.49. Compare and contrast methods of business organization. HS.50. Explain how economic indicators (including, but not limited to GDP, unemployment, Consumer Price Index [CPI], inflation) describe the condition of the economy. Revolution and Technology: Background, 1 26, Change for the Better? 1 12, What a Wonderful World, 1 6, Prioritizing Innovation, 1 4, May I Give You Some Advice? 1 5 Students can explore different business organizations with the following assignments: The Gilded Age: Background, 1 33, The Land of Opportunity, 1 16, The Rise of Monopolies, 1 4, Effects of the Gilded Age, 1 3 found in the following : The Great Depression: Background, 1 27 and Roosevelt s New Deal: Background, 1 28 and 22 and 16

17 for HS.51. Explain how supply and demand represent economic activity and describe the factors that cause them to shift. Define economic terms (e.g., elasticity, substitution, regulation, legislation) and identify examples of them in the current economy. The Gilded Age: Background, 1 33 and other Roosevelt s New Deal: Background, 1 28 and 22 and found in the following : The Great Depression: Background, 1 27 and HS.52. Explain how the American labor system impacts competition and trade in domestic and world markets. HS.53. Describe characteristics of command, market, traditional, and mixed economies and how they affect jobs and standards of living. Students can explore the American labor system with the following assignments: The Rise of Organized Labor: Background, 1 28, A Fair Day s Pay for a Fair Day s Wage, 1 7, Which Side Are You On, 1 8, Labor Lives, 1 4, Talking Union, 1 4, Labor s Causes, Labor s Effects, 1 9, How Did Organized Labor Do? 1 4 Students can explore the global economy with the following assignments: 22 and The Cold War Begins: Background, 1 26 and HS.54. Explain the function of the stock market. The Great Depression: Background, 1 27, Countdown to Black Tuesday, 1 5, The Crisis Deepens, 1 6 HS.55. Explain business cycles and how they affect producers and consumers. HS.56. Describe the circular flow of economic activity and the role of producers, consumers, and government. The Great Depression: Background, 1 27, Countdown to Black Tuesday, 1 5, The Crisis Deepens, and found in the following : 22 and 17

18 for Social Science Analysis HS.57. Define, research, and explain an event, issue, problem, or phenomenon and its significance to society. HS.58. Gather, analyze, use, and document information from various sources, distinguishing facts, opinions, inferences, biases, stereotypes, and persuasive appeals. The Great Debate: Background, 1 12, American Values, 1 17, The Making of a Democratic Mind, 1 10, Freedom vs. Equality, 1 17, Unity vs. Diversity, 1 17, Private Wealth vs. Common Wealth, 1 16, Law vs. Ethics, 1 17, Tensions in History, 1 4, Civil Debate: Lifeblood of the Republic, 1 5, Assessing Today s News, 1 15 Also see: The American Protest Tradition: Background, 1 26 and The United States and the Middle East: Background, 1 28 and Environmentalism: Background, 1 27 and other Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and Mythic America: Background, 1 21 and other Going to War: Background, 1 27 and other found in the following : The Age of Jim Crow: Three Views on Jim Crow - Compare Points of View The Rise of Organized Labor: Which Side Are You On? - Analyze Issues and Viewpoints Progressive Era: Upton Sinclair s The Jungle - Determine Point of View Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: You Can t Fight City Hall - Analyze Political Cartoons Suburbia: Selling the Good Life and Questioning the American Dream - Determine Point of View The American Protest Tradition: Sing, Write, or Draw to Protest - Determine Point of View Nixon s America: It Hurts Even If You Don t Laugh - Analyze Political Cartoons The U.S. and the Middle East: Islam - Compare, and Contrast Viewpoints Party Politics: Donkey vs. Elephant; Stumping for the Party - Determine Point of View Afghanistan and Iraq: Challenging Terrorism; Wagering on War; Liberty or Security? - Determine Point of View 18

19 for HS.59. Demonstrate the skills and dispositions needed to be a critical consumer of information. See the Skills Tutorials about evaluating sources and reasoning strategies, which can be accessed from within the lessons of any of the on-line books that comprise program. These Skills Tutorials include the following: * Editorial * Fact or Opinion * Point of View, Bias, Perspective * Position Statement The Skills Tutorials serve as core lessons that can be used in conjunction with the contentspecific lessons that are found within each title. The Great Debate, Reconstruction, Strangers in the Land, The West, The Gilded Age, The Age of Jim Crow, Becoming a World Power, The Spanish American War, The Rise of Organized Labor, Growing Cities and Consumer Culture, The Progressive Era, World War I, War and Technology, The Land of Opportunity, Women s Rights, The 1920s, The Great Depression, Roosevelt s New Deal, America Goes to War, World War II, Holocaust & Genocide, The Cold War Begins, Suburbia, The Civil Rights Movement, The American Protest Tradition, Kennedy and the Communist Threat, Civil Rights at a Crossroads, The Vietnam War, The Great Society and Counterculture, Free and Equal, Nixon s America, The United States and the Middle East, Environmentalism, America s Changing Economy, Party Politics, Reagan and the End of the Cold War, The Changing Presidency, Revolution and Technology, Afghanistan and Iraq, Mythic America, Going to War 19

20 for HS.60. Analyze an event, issue, problem, or phenomenon from varied or opposing perspectives or points of view. found in the following : The Age of Jim Crow: Three Views on Jim Crow - Compare Points of View The Rise of Organized Labor: Which Side Are You On? - Analyze Issues and Viewpoints Progressive Era: Upton Sinclair s The Jungle - Determine Point of View Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: You Can t Fight City Hall - Analyze Political Cartoons Suburbia: Selling the Good Life and Questioning the American Dream - Determine Point of View The American Protest Tradition: Sing, Write, or Draw to Protest - Determine Point of View Nixon s America: It Hurts Even If You Don t Laugh - Analyze Political Cartoons The U.S. and the Middle East: Islam - Compare, and Contrast Viewpoints Party Politics: Donkey vs. Elephant; Stumping for the Party - Determine Point of View Afghanistan and Iraq: Challenging Terrorism; Wagering on War; Liberty or Security? - Determine Point of View HS.61. Analyze an event, issue, problem, or phenomenon, identifying characteristics, influences, causes, and both short- and longterm effects. The Great Debate: Background, 1 12 and other Holocaust & Genocide: Background, 1 34 and The Civil Rights Movement: Background, 1 26 and Civil Rights at a Crossroads: Background, 1 21 and The Vietnam War: Background, 1 30 and other Free and Equal: Background, 1 25 and other The American Protest Tradition: Background, 1 26 and The United States and the Middle East: Background, 1 28 and Environmentalism: Background, 1 27 and other Party Politics: Background, 1 28 and other Afghanistan and Iraq: Background, 1 25 and Mythic America: Background, 1 21 and other Going to War: Background, 1 27 and other 20

21 for HS.62. Propose, compare, and judge multiple responses, alternatives, or solutions to issues or problems; then reach an informed, defensible, supported conclusion. found in the following : Reconstruction: The United States? The Rise of Organized Labor: Which Side Are You On? Growing Cities and Consumer Culture: What Will They Think of, Next? The Land of Opportunity: More Freedom, More Equality? America Goes to War: Suspect Civilians Holocaust and Genocide: A Question of Ethics and What Should the United States Do? The Vietnam War: Voices of Vietnam The U.S. and the Middle East: Situation Room, Part 1 and Situation Room, Part 2 Environmentalism: Conserve or Preserve? Afghanistan and Iraq: Liberty or Security? Going to War: Just War? and Making a Case for Deployment HS.63. Engage in informed and respectful deliberation and discussion of issues, events, and ideas. All Assignments in Idea of America includes opportunities where students engage in deliberation or discussion of the narratives. For examples see: The Great Debate: American Values The Gilded Age: The Land of Opportunity The Age of Jim Crow: Color in Black and White Technology of War: Seeking Security and Liberty Holocaust and Genocide: Bosnia and the Sudan: U.S. Intervention The Civil Rights Movement: Barriers to Equality Civil Rights at a Crossroads: Conflicting Strategies The Vietnam War: Voices of Vietnam Free and Equal: Equal Rights for All America s Changing Economy: Work, Workers, and Wealth 21