History 12 Individualized

GOALS
What do you want your child to accomplish or understand? (related to learning outcomes) / The Study of History
understand why we study history, describe and utilize various approaches to the study of history, write a clear, well-argued history essay, take and defend a position on key historical questions
Conflict and Challenge: The World of 1919
explain the effects of World War I and the aftermath of the ‘War to End All Wars’, evaluate the significance of key post-war events and decisions
Promise and Collapse: 1919-1933
describe the boom and bust interwar years, explain the rise of radical political movements
Turmoil and Tragedy: 1933-1945
describe the lead-up to WWII and its aftermath
Transformation and Tension: 1945-1963
explain the emergence of the Cold War, understand policies/concepts such as ‘containment’, ‘brinkmanship’, ‘détente’
Progress and Uncertainty: 1963-1991
trace the evolution of the Cold War up until the collapse of the communist bloc.
LEARNING STRATEGIES/
ACTIVITIES
What activities are you planning to do to accomplish your goals? / SKILLS AND PROCESSES OF HISTORY
apply critical thinking—including questioning, comparing, summarizing, drawing conclusions, and defending a position—to make reasoned judgments about a range of issues, situations, and topics
demonstrate effective research skills, including accessing and assessing information, collecting and evaluating data, organizing and presenting information, and citing sources
demonstrate effective written, oral, and graphic communication skills
demonstrate skills and attitudes of active citizenship, including ethical behaviour, open-mindedness,
respect for diversity, and collaboration
EVALUATION/
ASSESSMENT
How will we check to see if your student has accomplished the goals? / SAMPLE MARK RUBRIC
Major Portfolio Evidence (5 major essays/projects etc.) = 40% (8% each)
Forum Questions = 20% (for all questions sent by your support teacher)
History 12 Provincial Exam = 40%
OPTIONS
Observation of student’s interest level; student self-assessments and parent assessments; quizzes and tests (written, oral, practical); samples of student work; projects and presentations; oral and written reports; journals and learning logs; performance reviews; portfolio assessments.
Because this is a provincially examinable course, worth 40% of the students course work, it would be worthwhile to have a copy of previous exams. See the ministry site: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/. “The Key” study guide also is recommended to study for the History 12 exam; http://www.castlerockreseach.com. PLEASE NOTE that students now have the option to write the History 12 provincial exam. It is recommended that students have a clear idea about their post-secondary plans before deciding whether or not to write.
RESOURCES
What materials/resources are you going to use to accomplish your goals? / Global Forces of the Twentieth Century (3rd Edition) by E. Alyn Mitchner and R. Joanne Tuffs ISBN 0-17-620296-X
A Map History of the Modern World (2nd Edition) by Ian M. Hundey and Michael L. Magarrey ISBN 0-7725-2110-7
SCHEDULE/
TIMETABLE
How are you going to divide up your plans over the year so that they will get accomplished? / Select One:
Remember to factor in a week of study for the provincial exam.
1st Semester – September to end of January. 2nd Semester – February to mid June. Linear – September to June.