1 Length of Course: Credits: Suggested Prerequisite: Pen Argyl Area High School Modern American History 18 Weeks One Half Credit United States History II or Advanced Placement United States History Course Description: Modern American History is a one-half credit social studies elective, and it is generally only available to seniors. The course is intended to give the student a general overview of United States history during the time period from 1940 until the present with an emphasis on major domestic trends and foreign affairs of the period. Current event topics are also covered. Instructional strategies requiring classroom participation and discussion are emphasized. Grading is based on class participation and a variety of student generated written and technology oriented assignments. Several weekly or bi-weekly position papers and/or technology presentations are required. Course Textbook: Nash. Gary, B., Jeffery, Julie Roy, The American People, Addison-Wesley, 2002, 5 th Edition.
2 Unit I: World War Two and The Roots of the Cold War (1940 s) Unit Outcomes: Students will understand the epic struggle known as World War Two and how its conclusion resulted in America entering into new conflict known as the Cold War. Significant Themes: World War Two Postwar economic growth and social change Roots of The Cold War Student Objectives: The student will be able to list and describe the events that ultimately led America into World War Two. The student will be able to describe the various forms of totalitarianism prevalent to the World War Two era. The student will be able to explain America s strategy to win World War Two. The student will be able to evaluate President Truman s decision to use the atomic bomb. The student will be able to describe the conflicting goals of the United States and the Soviet Union, and how these differences launched the Cold War. Essential Outcome and Related Standards: State Standard(s): 5.2.12.C Interpret the causes of conflict in society. 5.3.12.C Causes of and Solutions for conflict in society. 5.3.12.G Government s impact on individual rights. 5.3.12.H Evaluate the impact of interest groups on the political process 5.3.12.H Analyze different interpretations of the US Constitution. 5.3.12.J Evaluate the role of the media in political life. 5.4.12.A Impact of international developments on US government. 5.4.12.B U.S. interaction with other nations in world events. 5.4.12.C Changes in US foreign policy and impact on future relationships. 5.4.12.D How foreign policy is developed and implemented 6.1.12.A Strengths and weaknesses of traditional, command, and market economies. 6.1.12.C Using economic indicators to assess the strength of the economy in two time periods. 6.2.12.H Evaluate the governments role in economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in micro economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in macroeconomics. 6.3.12.C Evaluate the allocation of resources used to produce goods and services. 6.4.12.C Benefits of trade barriers. 6.4.12.G Evaluate traits and distribution of extractive industries. 6.5.12.G Analyze the risks and returns of various investments. 6.5.12.A Analyze factors influencing wages.
3 7.1.12.B Analyze the location of places and regions. 7.3.12.A US Since 1940: Contributions of political leaders. 7.3.12.B Cultural conflicts. 7.3.12.C Forces that reshape settlement patterns. 7.3.12.D Forces that reshape business. 7.3.12.D How change and movement impact economic production. 7.3.12.E The lasting effects of political conflicts. 7.3.12.B Analyze places and regions by cultural characteristics. 7.2.12.B Analyze the significance of the physical characteristics of a region. 7.3.12.E The role of international political alliance. 7.3.12.E Analyze places and regions by political characteristics. 7.3.12.E Analyze the causes of political conflict in terms of human activity. 8.1.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.1.12.A Evaluate continuity and change. 8.1.12.B Synthesize and evaluate historical sources. 8.1.12.C Evaluate the historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12.C. Historical interpretation: Multiple points of view. 8.2.12.A Contributions of military leaders. 8.3.12.A Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to US history. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of innovators and reformers. 8.4.12.A Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history. 8.4.12.B Evaluate historical documents important to world history. 8.3.12.B US: Historic Places 8.3.12.B US: Politics. 8.3.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced US history from 1940 to Present. 8.3.12.C US: Belief systems. 8.3.12.C Historical Interpretation: Causes and Results. 8.3.12.C US: Social organizations. 8.3.12.C US: Transportation and Trade. 8.3.12.C Women s movement. 8.4.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change have impacted world cultures. Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in US history. US: Domestic Instability
4 8.4.12.D US: Ethnic and racial relations. US: Labor relations. US: Immigration and Migration US: Military Conflicts Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations has impacted world history. Content and Instructional Activities: Lecture Class Discussions Simulations Assigned Readings Map work Computer and Library Research Remediation: Outlines and notes may be used on designated exams and writings. Hand outs may be used to supplement notes. Students may take tests with special needs teacher. Additional review materials. Enrichment: Supplemental readings suggested by teacher. Movies and documentaries suggested by teacher. Independent research on selected topics. Assessment Criteria: Debates and Discussions Participation Notebook Essay or Position Paper Assignments Resources and Materials: Textbook Political Cartoons Video: o Sands of Iwo Jima o I Survived (The Holocaust) o Movie: The Time Machine Map Analysis: o WWII - The Axis and Allied Powers, and Theatres of Operation o Post war World Supplemental Overhead notes
5 Unit II: Cold War America (1950 s) Unit Outcomes: Students will understand why and how life changed in America due to the Cold War. America would struggle with the Soviet Union for world domination and supremacy of our way of life. America would take on the role of leading the world toward the benefits of democracy and free enterprise. Our nation would engage the Soviet Union in a ideological struggle known as the Cold War. Significant Themes: The Cold War Conformity at Home The Korean War The Nuclear Arms Race Economic Boom Changing gender Roles in America The Baby Boomers Student Objectives: The student will be able to describe America s post-war economic boom and the effects it had on our nation, the world and the environment. The student will be able to describe the demographic growth patterns of the United States in the postwar years. The student will be able to give examples of post-war cultural conformity and the various challenges to the conformity trend. The student will be able to describe the changes in lifestyle of Americans who benefited and did not benefit form the economic boom. The student will be able to describe the consumer culture of the 1950 s. The student will be able to define and give examples of America s anti-communist containment policy. The student will be able to outline the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the red scare, and the nuclear arms race. The student will be able to detail the rise of the welfare state under Truman and Eisenhower. Essential Outcome and Related Standards: State Standard(s): 5.2.12.C Interpret the causes of conflict in society. 5.3.12.C Causes of and Solutions for conflict in society. 5.3.12.G Government s impact on individual rights. 5.3.12.H Evaluate the impact of interest groups on the political process 5.3.12.H Analyze different interpretations of the US Constitution. 5.3.12.J Evaluate the role of the media in political life. 5.4.12.A Impact of international developments on US government. 5.4.12.B U.S. interaction with other nations in world events.
6 5.4.12.C Changes in US foreign policy and impact on future relationships. 5.4.12.D How foreign policy is developed and implemented 6.1.12.A Strengths and weaknesses of traditional, command, and market economies. 6.1.12.C Using economic indicators to assess the strength of the economy in two time periods. 6.2.12.H Evaluate the governments role in economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in micro economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in macroeconomics. 6.3.12.C Evaluate the allocation of resources used to produce goods and services. 6.4.12.C Benefits of trade barriers. 6.4.12.G Evaluate traits and distribution of extractive industries. 6.5.12.G Analyze the risks and returns of various investments. 6.5.12.A Analyze factors influencing wages. 7.1.12.B Analyze the location of places and regions. 7.3.12.A US Since 1940: Contributions of political leaders. 7.3.12.B Cultural conflicts. 7.3.12.C Forces that reshape settlement patterns. 7.3.12.D Forces that reshape business. 7.3.12.D How change and movement impact economic production. 7.3.12.E The lasting effects of political conflicts. 7.3.12.B Analyze places and regions by cultural characteristics. 7.2.12.B Analyze the significance of the physical characteristics of a region. 7.3.12.E The role of international political alliance. 7.3.12.E Analyze places and regions by political characteristics. 7.3.12.E Analyze the causes of political conflict in terms of human activity. 8.1.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.1.12.A Evaluate continuity and change. 8.1.12.B Synthesize and evaluate historical sources. 8.1.12.C Evaluate the historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12.C. Historical interpretation: Multiple points of view. 8.2.12.A Contributions of military leaders. 8.3.12.A Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to US history. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of innovators and reformers. 8.4.12.A Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history. 8.4.12.B Evaluate historical documents important to world history.
7 8.3.12.B US: Historic Places 8.3.12.B US: Politics. 8.3.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced US history from 1940 to Present. 8.3.12.C US: Belief systems. 8.3.12.C Historical Interpretation: Causes and Results. 8.3.12.C US: Social organizations. 8.3.12.C US: Transportation and Trade. 8.3.12.C Women s movement. 8.4.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change have impacted world cultures. Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in US history. US: Domestic Instability US: Ethnic and racial relations. US: Labor relations. US: Immigration and Migration US: Military Conflicts 8.4.12.D Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations has impacted world history. Content and Instructional Activities: Lecture Class Discussions Assigned Readings Map work Demographics in America Computer and Library Research Remediation: Outlines and notes may be used on designated exams and writings. Hand outs may be used to supplement notes. Students may take tests with special needs teacher. Additional review materials. Enrichment: Supplemental readings suggested by teacher. Movies and documentaries suggested by teacher. Independent research on selected topics.
8 Assessment Criteria: Position Paper Power Point Presentation Discussions Participation Notebook Homework Assignments Resources and Materials: Textbook Political Cartoons Additional Unit Assignments: o Map work: Cold War Map work: Post-Cold War Korean War Video: o Atomic Café o The Shelter (Twilight Zone) o Fail Safe o The Simpsons: Homer s Pink Shirt o Analysis of Cartoons Supplemental overhead notes
9 Unit III: The Turbulent Sixties (1960 s) Unit Outcomes: Students will understand that during the sixties old believes and ideologies regarding our traditional social institutions would be challenged in a series of civil rights and reform movements. American involvement in Vietnam will divide the nation and redefine America s place in the world. Significant Themes: The Youth Movement Civil Rights The Kennedy Assassination Vietnam War The War on Poverty The Space Race Student Objectives: The student will be able to describe Kennedy s New Frontier and Johnson s Great Society. The student will be able to outline the goals of the Nixon administration. The student will be able to compare and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of liberalism and conservatism. The student will be able to analyze the goals, styles, achievements and limitations of the presidential administrations of Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. The student will be able to describe the major confrontations over civil rights in the 1960 s, and to compare the responses of Democrat and Republican administrations to the black struggle. The student will be able to explain the reasons for the shift in the civil rights movement from non-violent civil disobedience to black power militancy. The student will be able to state the major goals of the feminism movement, and Hispanic and Native American civil rights movements. The student will be able to explain the reasons and major events of the student protest movements of the 1960 s and 1970 s. The student will be able to characterize the 1960 s counter-culture. Essential Outcome and Related Standards: State Standard(s): 5.2.12.C Interpret the causes of conflict in society. 5.3.12.C Causes of and Solutions for conflict in Society. 5.3.12.G Government s impact on individual rights. 5.3.12.H Evaluate the impact of interest groups on the political process 5.3.12.H Analyze different interpretations of the US Constitution. 5.3.12.J Evaluate the role of the media in political life. 5.4.12.A Impact of international developments on US government. 5.4.12.B U.S. interaction with other nations in world events.
10 5.4.12.C Changes in US foreign policy and impact on future relationships. 5.4.12.D How foreign policy is developed and implemented 6.1.12.A Strengths and weaknesses of traditional, command, and market economies. 6.1.12.C Using economic indicators to assess the strength of the economy in two time periods. 6.2.12.H Evaluate the governments role in economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in micro economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in macroeconomics. 6.3.12.C Evaluate the allocation of resources used to produce goods and services. 6.4.12.C Benefits of trade barriers. 6.4.12.G Evaluate traits and distribution of extractive industries. 6.5.12.G Analyze the risks and returns of various investments. 6.5.12.A Analyze factors influencing wages. 7.1.12.B Analyze the location of places and regions. 7.3.12.A US Since 1940: Contributions of political leaders. 7.3.12.B Cultural conflicts. 7.3.12.C Forces that reshape settlement patterns. 7.3.12.D Forces that reshape business. 7.3.12.D How change and movement impact economic production. 7.3.12.E The lasting effects of political conflicts. 7.3.12.B Analyze places and regions by cultural characteristics. 7.2.12.B Analyze the significance of the physical characteristics of a region. 7.3.12.E The role of international political alliance. 7.3.12.E Analyze places and regions by political characteristics. 7.3.12.E Analyze the causes of political conflict in terms of human activity. 8.1.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.1.12.A Evaluate continuity and change. 8.1.12.B Synthesize and evaluate historical sources. 8.1.12.C Evaluate the historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12.C. Historical interpretation: Multiple points of view. 8.2.12.A Contributions of military leaders. 8.3.12.A Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to US history. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of innovators and reformers. 8.4.12.A Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history. 8.4.12.B Evaluate historical documents important to world history.
11 8.3.12.B US: Historic Places 8.3.12.B US: Politics. 8.3.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced US history from 1940 to Present. 8.3.12.C US: Belief systems. 8.3.12.C Historical Interpretation: Causes and Results. 8.3.12.C US: Social organizations. 8.3.12.C US: Transportation and Trade. 8.3.12.C Women s movement. 8.4.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change have impacted world cultures. Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in US history. US: Domestic Instability US: Ethnic and racial relations. US: Labor relations. US: Immigration and Migration US: Military Conflicts 8.4.12.D Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations has impacted world history. Content and Instructional Activities: Lecture Class Discussions Assigned Readings Discussion Map work Vietnam Race in America Computer and Library Research Remediation: Outlines and notes may be used on designated exams and writings. Hand outs may be used to supplement notes. Students may take tests with special needs teacher. Additional review materials. Enrichment: Supplemental readings suggested by teacher. Movies and documentaries suggested by teacher. Independent research on selected topics.
12 Assessment Criteria: Power Point Presentations Discussions Participation Notebook Homework Assignments Resources and Materials: Textbook Political Cartoons Supplemental Resources o Additional Selected Readings: Congressman James Whitten in Congressional record, 1964 Opposition to the Civil Rights Bill, 1964 Martin Luther King Jr.- A Letter From the Birmingham Jail-1963 Eldridge Cleaver: Reflections on Revolution Video: o Black Like Me o The Green Berets o The Zebruder Film (Kennedy assassination) Map work: o Cold War o Map work: Post-Cold War Analysis of Political Cartoons Supplemental overhead notes
13 Unit IV: The Aftermath of Vietnam (1970 s) Unit Outcomes: Students will understand how the Vietnam conflict changed Americans view of our traditional institutions, and how the war changed the world s perception of our nation. Significant Themes: The decline of liberalism Ending Vietnam Détente Crime in America The Silent Majority Watergate Gerald Ford The Carter years Post-war economics Impact of the Baby Boomers Women s Rights Student Objectives: The student will be able to explain how the United States disengaged from the Vietnam conflict. The student should be able to explain the major civil rights conflicts of the 1970 s. The student will be able to describe the environmental and consumer protection reforms. The student will be able to explain how the Nixon, Ford, Carter administrations were more conservative than previous Democratic administrations. The student should be able to state the major goals of the women s rights movement and explain similarities between it and the civil rights movement. The student should able to explain how the Vietnam conflict created significant disagreements on America s role in the world. The student should be able to describe and evaluate the influence of youth culture in recent American life. Essential Outcome and Related Standards: State Standard(s): 5.2.12.C Interpret the causes of conflict in society. 5.3.12.C Causes of and Solutions for conflict in Society. 5.3.12.G Government s impact on individual rights. 5.3.12.H Evaluate the impact of interest groups on the political process 5.3.12.H Analyze different interpretations of the US Constitution. 5.3.12.J Evaluate the role of the media in political life. 5.4.12.A Impact of international developments on US government. 5.4.12.B U.S. interaction with other nations in world events. 5.4.12.C Changes in US foreign policy and impact on future relationships. 5.4.12.D How foreign policy is developed and implemented
14 6.1.12.A Strengths and weaknesses of traditional, command, and market economies. 6.1.12.C Using economic indicators to assess the strength of the economy in two time periods. 6.2.12.H Evaluate the governments role in economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in micro economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in macroeconomics. 6.3.12.C Evaluate the allocation of resources used to produce goods and services. 6.4.12.C Benefits of trade barriers. 6.4.12.G Evaluate traits and distribution of extractive industries. 6.5.12.G Analyze the risks and returns of various investments. 6.5.12.A Analyze factors influencing wages. 7.1.12.B Analyze the location of places and regions. 7.3.12.A US Since 1940: Contributions of political leaders. 7.3.12.B Cultural conflicts. 7.3.12.C Forces that reshape settlement patterns. 7.3.12.D Forces that reshape business. 7.3.12.D How change and movement impact economic production. 7.3.12.E The lasting effects of political conflicts. 7.3.12.B Analyze places and regions by cultural characteristics. 7.2.12.B Analyze the significance of the physical characteristics of a region. 7.3.12.E The role of international political alliance. 7.3.12.E Analyze places and regions by political characteristics. 7.3.12.E Analyze the causes of political conflict in terms of human activity. 8.1.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.1.12.A Evaluate continuity and change. 8.1.12.B Synthesize and evaluate historical sources. 8.1.12.C Evaluate the historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12.C. Historical interpretation: Multiple points of view. 8.2.12.A Contributions of military leaders. 8.3.12.A Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to US history. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of innovators and reformers. 8.4.12.A Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history. 8.4.12.B Evaluate historical documents important to world history. 8.3.12.B US: Historic Places 8.3.12.B US: Politics.
15 8.3.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced US history from 1940 to Present. 8.3.12.C US: Belief systems. 8.3.12.C Historical Interpretation: Causes and Results. 8.3.12.C US: Social organizations. 8.3.12.C US: Transportation and Trade. 8.3.12.C Women s movement. 8.4.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change have impacted world cultures. Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in US history. US: Domestic Instability US: Ethnic and racial relations. US: Labor relations. US: Immigration and Migration US: Military Conflicts 8.4.12.D Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations has impacted world history. Content and Instructional Activities: Lecture Class Discussions Assigned Readings Debates Computer and Library Research Remediation: Outlines and notes may be used on designated exams and writings. Hand outs may be used to supplement notes. Students may take tests with special needs teacher. Additional review materials. Enrichment: Supplemental readings suggested by teacher. Movies and documentaries suggested by teacher. Independent research on selected topics. Assessment Criteria: Position Papers Discussions Participation Notebook Homework Assignments
Resources and Materials: Textbook Political Cartoons Supplemental overhead notes 16
17 Unit V: A Return to Conservatism (1980 s) Unit Outcomes: Students will understand that the election of President Reagan would usher in a return to conservatism in America. Ties with big business would be tightened and America would regain much of its lost status internationally. With the decline on communism, America would attack other types of totalitarianism. Significant Themes: The resurgence of the Moral Majority Reaganomics and trickledown economics Upward mobility Ending the Cold War The Iran Contra Affair Growing tensions in the Middle East The End of the Civil Rights Movement Student Objectives: The student will be able to explain how and why federal government support for the civil rights movements grew in the 1960 s and deteriorated in the 1970 s and 1980 s. The student will be able to explain the economic changes in the 1980 s. The student will be able to demonstrate how and why a conservative resurgence gained control over American political life in the 1980 s. The student will be able to identify recent demographic changes in American society. The student will be able to describe America s role in the rapidly changing worlds of Asia, Latin America, and Middle East, and the former Soviet Republics. Essential Outcome and Related Standards: State Standard(s): 5.2.12.C Interpret the causes of conflict in society. 5.3.12.C Causes of and Solutions for conflict in Society. 5.3.12.G Government s impact on individual rights. 5.3.12.H Evaluate the impact of interest groups on the political process 5.3.12.H Analyze different interpretations of the US Constitution. 5.3.12.J Evaluate the role of the media in political life. 5.4.12.A Impact of international developments on US government. 5.4.12.B U.S. interaction with other nations in world events. 5.4.12.C Changes in US foreign policy and impact on future relationships. 5.4.12.D How foreign policy is developed and implemented 6.1.12.A Strengths and weaknesses of traditional, command, and market economies. 6.1.12.C Using economic indicators to assess the strength of the economy in two time periods. 6.2.12.H Evaluate the governments role in economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in micro economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in macroeconomics.
18 6.3.12.C Evaluate the allocation of resources used to produce goods and services. 6.4.12.C Benefits of trade barriers. 6.4.12.G Evaluate traits and distribution of extractive industries. 6.5.12.G Analyze the risks and returns of various investments. 6.5.12.A Analyze factors influencing wages. 7.1.12.B Analyze the location of places and regions. 7.3.12.A US Since 1940: Contributions of political leaders. 7.3.12.B Cultural conflicts. 7.3.12.C Forces that reshape settlement patterns. 7.3.12.D Forces that reshape business. 7.3.12.D How change and movement impact economic production. 7.3.12.E The lasting effects of political conflicts. 7.3.12.B Analyze places and regions by cultural characteristics. 7.2.12.B Analyze the significance of the physical characteristics of a region. 7.3.12.E The role of international political alliance. 7.3.12.E Analyze places and regions by political characteristics. 7.3.12.E Analyze the causes of political conflict in terms of human activity. 8.1.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.1.12.A Evaluate continuity and change. 8.1.12.B Synthesize and evaluate historical sources. 8.1.12.C Evaluate the historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12.C. Historical interpretation: Multiple points of view. 8.2.12.A Contributions of military leaders. 8.3.12.A Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to US history. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of innovators and reformers. 8.4.12.A Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history. 8.4.12.B Evaluate historical documents important to world history. 8.3.12.B US: Historic Places 8.3.12.B US: Politics. 8.3.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced US history from 1940 to Present. 8.3.12.C US: Belief systems. 8.3.12.C Historical Interpretation: Causes and Results. 8.3.12.C US: Social organizations. 8.3.12.C US: Transportation and Trade.
19 8.3.12.C 8.4.12.C 8.4.12.D Women s movement. Evaluate how continuity and change have impacted world cultures. Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in US history. US: Domestic Instability US: Ethnic and racial relations. US: Labor relations. US: Immigration and Migration US: Military Conflicts Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations has impacted world history. Content and Instructional Activities: Lecture Class Discussions Assigned Readings Map work Our changing world Computer and Library Research Remediation: Outlines and notes may be used on designated exams and writings. Hand outs may be used to supplement notes. Students may take tests with special needs teacher. Additional review materials. Enrichment: Supplemental readings suggested by teacher. Movies and documentaries suggested by teacher. Independent research on selected topics. Assessment Criteria: Position Papers Discussion Participation Notebook Resources and Materials: Textbook Political Cartoons Various chapter section homework assignments Supplemental overhead notes Video: o ABC-The 80 s
20 Unit VI: President Clinton s America (1990 s) Unit Outcomes: Students will understand that America would turn back toward liberalism in the 1990 s. Economic good times relative world peace would refocus attention on improving society. Significant Themes: A return to Liberalism The Clinton Impeachment The post-cold War world America s new place in world affairs Student Objectives: The student will be able to analyze the Clinton presidency, showing how it reflected similarities and differences form the Reagan-Bush years. The student will be able to explain changes in immigration to America in the last 50 years. The student will be able to describe changes in economic cycles in the 1990 s. The student will be able to explain how circumstances have changed for women and minorities during the 1990 s. The student will be able to explain America s return to a liberal president during the 1990 s. The student will be able to describe our changing role in the world. The student will be able to explain the Clinton impeachment. Essential Outcome and Related Standards: State Standard(s): 5.2.12.C Interpret the causes of conflict in society. 5.3.12.C Causes of and Solutions for conflict in Society. 5.3.12.G Government s impact on individual rights. 5.3.12.H Evaluate the impact of interest groups on the political process 5.3.12.H Analyze different interpretations of the US Constitution. 5.3.12.J Evaluate the role of the media in political life. 5.4.12.A Impact of international developments on US government. 5.4.12.B U.S. interaction with other nations in world events. 5.4.12.C Changes in US foreign policy and impact on future relationships. 5.4.12.D How foreign policy is developed and implemented 6.1.12.A Strengths and weaknesses of traditional, command, and market economies. 6.1.12.C Using economic indicators to assess the strength of the economy in two time periods. 6.2.12.H Evaluate the governments role in economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in micro economics.
21 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in macroeconomics. 6.3.12.C Evaluate the allocation of resources used to produce goods and services. 6.4.12.C Benefits of trade barriers. 6.4.12.G Evaluate traits and distribution of extractive industries. 6.5.12.G Analyze the risks and returns of various investments. 6.5.12.A Analyze factors influencing wages. 7.1.12.B Analyze the location of places and regions. 7.3.12.A US Since 1940: Contributions of political leaders. 7.3.12.B Cultural conflicts. 7.3.12.C Forces that reshape settlement patterns. 7.3.12.D Forces that reshape business. 7.3.12.D How change and movement impact economic production. 7.3.12.E The lasting effects of political conflicts. 7.3.12.B Analyze places and regions by cultural characteristics. 7.2.12.B Analyze the significance of the physical characteristics of a region. 7.3.12.E The role of international political alliance. 7.3.12.E Analyze places and regions by political characteristics. 7.3.12.E Analyze the causes of political conflict in terms of human activity. 8.1.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.1.12.A Evaluate continuity and change. 8.1.12.B Synthesize and evaluate historical sources. 8.1.12.C Evaluate the historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12.C. Historical interpretation: Multiple points of view. 8.2.12.A Contributions of military leaders. 8.3.12.A Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to US history. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of innovators and reformers. 8.4.12.A Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history. 8.4.12.B Evaluate historical documents important to world history. 8.3.12.B US: Historic Places 8.3.12.B US: Politics. 8.3.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced US history from 1940 to Present. 8.3.12.C US: Belief systems. 8.3.12.C Historical Interpretation: Causes and Results. 8.3.12.C US: Social organizations.
22 8.3.12.C 8.3.12.C 8.4.12.C 8.4.12.D US: Transportation and Trade. Women s movement. Evaluate how continuity and change have impacted world cultures. Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in US history. US: Domestic Instability US: Ethnic and racial relations. US: Labor relations. US: Immigration and Migration US: Military Conflicts Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations has impacted world history. Content and Instructional Activities: Lecture Class Discussions Assigned Readings Debates Map work Computer and Library Research Remediation: Outlines and notes may be used on designated exams and writings. Hand outs may be used to supplement notes. Students may take tests with special needs teacher. Additional review materials. Enrichment: Supplemental readings suggested by teacher. Movies and documentaries suggested by teacher. Independent research on selected topics. Assessment Criteria: Publisher generated exams Debates and Discussions Participation Notebook Homework Assignments DBQ Essay (two will be selected): o Hiroshima: The First Blow of the Cold War (1945) o Contentment in Post-WWII America (1945 1961) o The Cold War during the Eisenhower administration Free-Response Questions (two will be selected): o Is the Cold War Over? o Iraq: The New Vietnam?
23 o Black Power Resources and Materials: Textbook Political Cartoons Video: Did America Fake the Moon Landings? Supplemental overhead notes
24 Unit VIII: Our Modern World (2000 s) Unit Outcomes: Students will understand America s recent shifts in political ideology and our response to international terrorism. Significant Themes: The Election of President Bush: A return to Conservatism Post-Cold War Foreign Policy 9/11 Operation Iraqi Freedom The War in Afghanistan Re-election of President Bush Election of President Obama Current economic recession Student Objectives: The student will be able to describe the events and causes of 9/11. The student will be able to describe President Bush war on terrorism. Students will be able to explain recent trends in American Foreign Poliy. The student will be able to recap the highlights and low points of the Bush administration. The student will be able to recap the election of President Obama. Essential Outcome and Related Standards: State Standard(s): 5.2.12.C Interpret the causes of conflict in society. 5.3.12.C Causes of and Solutions for conflict in Society. 5.3.12.G Government s impact on individual rights. 5.3.12.H Evaluate the impact of interest groups on the political process 5.3.12.H Analyze different interpretations of the US Constitution. 5.3.12.J Evaluate the role of the media in political life. 5.4.12.A Impact of international developments on US government. 5.4.12.B U.S. interaction with other nations in world events. 5.4.12.C Changes in US foreign policy and impact on future relationships. 5.4.12.D How foreign policy is developed and implemented 6.1.12.A Strengths and weaknesses of traditional, command, and market economies. 6.1.12.C Using economic indicators to assess the strength of the economy in two time periods. 6.2.12.H Evaluate the governments role in economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in micro economics. 6.2.12.H Roles of governments in macroeconomics. 6.3.12.C Evaluate the allocation of resources used to produce goods and services.
25 6.4.12.C Benefits of trade barriers. 6.4.12.G Evaluate traits and distribution of extractive industries. 6.5.12.G Analyze the risks and returns of various investments. 6.5.12.A Analyze factors influencing wages. 7.1.12.B Analyze the location of places and regions. 7.3.12.A US Since 1940: Contributions of political leaders. 7.3.12.B Cultural conflicts. 7.3.12.C Forces that reshape settlement patterns. 7.3.12.D Forces that reshape business. 7.3.12.D How change and movement impact economic production. 7.3.12.E The lasting effects of political conflicts. 7.3.12.B Analyze places and regions by cultural characteristics. 7.2.12.B Analyze the significance of the physical characteristics of a region. 7.3.12.E The role of international political alliance. 7.3.12.E Analyze places and regions by political characteristics. 7.3.12.E Analyze the causes of political conflict in terms of human activity. 8.1.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.1.12.A Evaluate continuity and change. 8.1.12.B Synthesize and evaluate historical sources. 8.1.12.C Evaluate the historical interpretation of events. 8.1.12.C. Historical interpretation: Multiple points of view. 8.2.12.A Contributions of military leaders. 8.3.12.A Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to US history. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of political leaders. 8.3.12.A US: Contributions of innovators and reformers. 8.4.12.A Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history. 8.4.12.B Evaluate historical documents important to world history. 8.3.12.B US: Historic Places 8.3.12.B US: Politics. 8.3.12.C Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced US history from 1940 to Present. 8.3.12.C US: Belief systems. 8.3.12.C Historical Interpretation: Causes and Results. 8.3.12.C US: Social organizations. 8.3.12.C US: Transportation and Trade. 8.3.12.C Women s movement.
26 8.4.12.C 8.4.12.D Evaluate how continuity and change have impacted world cultures. Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in US history. US: Domestic Instability US: Ethnic and racial relations. US: Labor relations. US: Immigration and Migration US: Military Conflicts Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations has impacted world history. Content and Instructional Activities: Lecture Class Discussions Assigned Readings Map work: Worldwide Terrorism Computer and Library Research Remediation: Outlines and notes may be used on designated exams and writings. Hand outs may be used to supplement notes. Students may take tests with special needs teacher. Additional review materials. Enrichment: Supplemental readings suggested by teacher. Movies and documentaries suggested by teacher. Independent research on selected topics. Assessment Criteria: Position Papers Discussions Participation Notebook Homework Assignments Resources and Materials: Textbook Political Cartoons Various chapter section homework assignments Supplemental overhead notes