PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Course Title: United States Cultures I (College Prep) Grade Level: 9 Time Component: 15 Days of 83 Minutes
Unit I - A New World: Prehistory to 1756
Content Indicators - New Objective(s)/Concept(s)
All students will know:
why diverse cultures among native Americans came into being.
how economic change developed from trade with East Asia.
how European nations sought wealth through voyages of discovery and exploration to the New World.
how European values and beliefs differed from those of Native Americans.
how migration from Europe shaped the character of colonial society.
what political, social, and religious values and beliefs the colonists brought to America.
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Process Indicators
All students will be able to:
research the cultural characteristics of Native American Nations.
describe the significance of the Renaissance ideals on European society orally or in written form.
describe in written or oral form the theology and subsequent political beliefs of the Protestant Reformers.
chart the trading kingdoms of Africa and Asia.
create a time line or chart illustrating changes in commerce and in technology that enabled the Portuguese to discover a sea route to Asia.
compare the purposes and the results of the voyages of Columbus and Magellan.
compare and contrast the exploration and conquest of the Americas by the French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, and English. research the economic conditions that influenced the development of the Southern Colonies of England.
create a list of reasons why self-government developed in the New England Colonies.
research the role of the proprietors in the development of the Middle Colonies.
describe the role of the social classes, the role of women, and the role of indentured servants, orally or in writing
identify the sources of democratic government and individual rights in the colonies.
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Outcomes / Standards
Old P.D.E.
Outcomes: 1. Communications, 2. Mathematics, 3. Science And Technology, 4. Environment And Ecology, 5. Citizenship, 6. Arts And Humanities
Old N.C.S.S.
Social Studies Standards: I. Skills Related to Acquiring Information: A-1, 2, 3; B- 1, 2; C-1, 2, 3, 4; and D-1, 2
II. Skills related to Organizing and Using Information: A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; B, and C
III. Skills Related to Interpersonal Relationships and Social Participation: A , B, and C
Appendix B: A, B, C and D
Penn Manor Citizenship Outcomes: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No.5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, and No. 9
Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Mathematics: 2.2.8. B, C, F, and 2.3.8. D, F, and G2.7.8. B, and C2.8.8. H
Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening:
1.1.8. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H 1.2.8. A, B, and C
1.3.8. A, B, C, and F 1.4.8. A, B, C, and D1.5.8. A, B,C, D, E, and F1.6.8. A, B, C, D, E, and F1.8.8. A, B, and C
Pennsylvania State Board of Education Academic Standards and Assessment: Section 4.12 (3)Section 4.23 (c)Section 4.51 (b) and (c)
Pennsylvannia Department of Education Standards: 5.1.9. A, 5.1.9 C Justice,
Diversity of People and ideas, Common Good, Liberty, Leadership, Equality, Majority Rule/ Minority Rights, Privacy, Constitutional Government, 5.1.9. D
The Charter of 1861, the First Frame of Government,
The Great Law of 1862, Charter of Privileges, 5.1.9.J
Explain how Law Protects Individual Rights and the
Explain Why Symbols and and Holidays were
created 5.1.9.M. Interpret the impact of famous
speeches and writings on civic life.
National Council for the Social Sciences
1. Culture
2. Time, Continuity and Change
3. People, Places and Environment
4. Individual Development Environments
5. Individuals, Groups and Institutions
6. Power, Authority and Govemence
7. Production, Distribution and Consumption
8. Science, Technology and Society
9. Global Connections
10. Civic Ideals and practices
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Materials / Teaching Tools
Textbook: History Of A Free Nation, Bragdon, McCutchen, Ritchie
Supplemental Readings.
Video Sequences
Library
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Technology Component
Computer - Word Processing, Internet, Access Pennsylvania
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Assessment (Authentic)
Project - Formal grading of studentsÕ projects
evaluation of written work.
evaluation of maps.
tests and quizzes.
portfolio assignments
PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Course Title: United States Cultures I (College Prep) Grade Level: 9
Time Component: 22 Days of 83 Minutes
Unit II - The Struggle for Independence: 1650 - 1789
Content Indicators - New Objective(s)/Concept(s)
All students will know:
how Parliament sought to tighten political control over the colonies.
why the colonists resorted to political protest against British policies.
why revolution against Great Britain seemed the only option left for the colonies.
how colonists believed their civil rights and liberties could be secured and protected.
how political control was allocated within the government under the Articles of Confederation.
why a strong central authority was needed to keep the republic intact.
how the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights protects their liberties.
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Process Indicators
All students will be able to:
list the and describe economic motives that shaped British colonial practice.
write an essay describing the development of the American character and way of life during the colonial period.
graphically represent causes and the effects of the French and Indian Wars on the American character.
List the results of the French and Indian War.
list and explain the British attempts to tighten control over the colonies.
and ways in which the colonists resisted British colonial control.
analyze the effects of the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts).
restate in own words purposes and principles contained in the Declaration of Independence.
list the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces during the Revolutionary War.
explain orally or in writing the importance of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton.
list and explain why the French supported the American Colonies.
describe the problems of continuing the war effort for both the Americans and the British orally or in written form.
describe the strategy that defeated Lord Cornwallis.
analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
evaluate the strength of the Confederation government by studying the Critical Period 1783 - 1789.
state or list the steps in the process of settling the west using the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
list several of the corrections made by the Constitution of the United States to end the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
analyze the arguments of the Federalists and the Antifederalists.
categorize and define the types of powers, the division of powers, and the interpretations of powers found in the Constitution of the United States.
graphically represent the legislative process.
list the powers of the President of the United States.
explain the jurisdiction of the courts and the equal justice under the law orally or in writing.
list and evaluate the liberties contained in the Bill of Rights.
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Outcomes / Standards
Old P. D. E. Standards
Outcomes: 1. Communications, 2. Mathematics, 4. Environment And Ecology, 5. Citizenship,6. Arts And Humanities
Old N.C.S.S Standards
Social Studies Standards: I. Skills Related to Acquiring Information: A-1, 2, 3; B- 1, 2; C-1, 2, 3, 4; and D-1, 2
II. Skills related to Organizing and Using Information: A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; B, and C
III. Skills Related to Interpersonal Relationships and Social Participation: A , B, and C
Appendix B: A, B, C and D
Penn Manor Citizenship Outcomes: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No.6, No. 7, No. 8, and No. 9
Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Mathematics: 2.2.8 B,C,F, and H. D, F, and G2.7.8. B and C2.8.8. H
Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening:
1.1.8.A,B,C,D,E,F,G, and H1.2.8. A, B, and C1.3.8. A, B, C, and F1.4.8. A, B, C, and D1.5.8. A, B, C, D, E, and F1.6.8. A, B, C, D, E, and F1.8.8. A, B, and C
Pennsylvania State Board of Education Academic Standards and Assessment: Section 4.12 (3)Section 4.23 (c)Section 4.51 (b) and (c)
Current P.D.E. Standards for Civic and Government:
5.1.9 A, 5.1.9 B, 5.1.9. C Justice, Truth, Diversity of
People and Ideas, Patriotism, Common Good,
Liberty, Rule of Law, Leadership, Citizenship, Equality, Majority rule/ Minority rights, Popular
sovereignty, Checks and balances, Separation
of powers, Constitutional government, Federalism,
5.1.9.D Constitution of 1776, Constitution 0f 1790 5.1.9.E Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, Bill of Rights, Articles of Confederation, 5.1.9.F, 5.1.9. G, 5.1.9. H, 5.1.9.I
Confederal and Federal, 5.1.9.J, 5.1.9. M,5.2.9.A.
Democracy, 5.2.9. B, 5.2.9.C, 5.2.9.D, 5.2.9.E, 5.2.9.F,5.2.9.G, 5.3.9.A, 5.3.9.B, 5.3.9.C, 5.3.9.C,
5.3.9.D, 5.3.9.E, 5.3.9. F, 5.3.9. G, 5.3.9.H, 5.3.9.I,
5.3.9.J, 5.3.9. K Democracy, 5.4.9.A, 5.4.9.B, 5.4.9.C,
5.4.9. d
National Council for Social Sciences (Most Recent):
1. Culture
2. Time, Continuity and Change
3. People, Places and Environments
4. Individual Development and Identity
5. Individuals, Groups and Institutions 6. Power, Authority and Govemance
7. Production, Distribution and Consumption
8. Science, technology and safety
9. Global Connections
10. Civic Ideals and Practices
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Materials / Teaching Tools
Textbook: History Of A Free Nation, Bragdon, McCutchen, Ritchie
Supplemental Readings.
Video Sequences
Library Resources
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Technology Component
Computer - Word Processing, Internet, Access Pennsylvania
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Assessment (Authentic)
Project - Formal grading of studentsÕ projects
evaluation of written work.
evaluation of maps.
tests and quizzes.
portfolio assignment
PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Course Title: United States Cultures I (College Prep) Grade Level: 9 Time Component: 18 Days of 83 Minutes
Unit III - Launching the Republic 1789 - 1824
Content Indicators - New Objective(s)/Concept(s)
All students will know:
how George WashingtonÕs strong leadership brought stability to the new government.
how political values shaped the formation of political parties.
how geographic expansion changed the social and economic character of the United States.
how expansion, economic change, and conflict unified Americans and helped them form a national identity.
how a feeling of national community emerged during the presidency of James Monroe.
how foreign policy helped shape the United States as an emerging world power.
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Process Indicators
All students will be able to:
list the precedents set by George Washington as the first President of the United States.
summarize HamiltonÕs economic ideas for the United States.
describe the effects of the French Revolution on the United States using lists, charts or graphics.
state orally the importance of the Jay and the Pinckney Treaties.
Orally or in writing explain the rise of political parties.
List the problems of John AdamsÕ presidency.
analyze the views of the Federalists and the Republicans on economic issues, democratic ideals, and the role of government.
Summarize or restate Thomas JeffersonÕs views on government.
Write an essay explaining the significance of judicial review.
Illustrate the significance of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition using visuals and words.
identify the problems the United StatesÕ faced in its attempt to remain neutral in the conflict between Great Britain and France & list them.
describe the major campaigns of the War of 1812.
Explain how the Supreme Court increased the power of the national government orally or in writing.
analyze how internal improvements changed the nation.
List and explain the foreign policy principles established by the Monroe Doctrine.
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Outcomes / Standards
(Old P.D.E.)
Outcomes: 1. Communications, 2. Mathematics, 3. Science And Technology, 4. Environment And Ecology, 5. Citizenship, 6. Arts And Humanities
(Old N.C.S.S.)
Social Studies Standards: I. Skills Related to Acquiring Information: A-1, 2, 3; B- 1, 2; C-1, 2, 3, 4; and D-1, 2
II. Skills related to Organizing and Using Information: A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; B, and C
III. Skills Related to Interpersonal Relationships and Social Participation: A , B, and C
Appendix B: A, B, C and D
Penn Manor Citizenship Outcomes: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No.6, No. 7, No. 8, and No. 9
Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Mathematics: 2.2.8. B, C, F, and H2.3.8. D, F, and G2.7.8. B, and C2.8.8. H
Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening:
1.1.8. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H1.2.8. A, B, and C
1.3.8. A, B, and F1.4.8. A, B, C, and D1.5.8. A, B, C, D, E, and F.8. A, B, C, D, E, and F1.8.8. A, B, and C
Pennsylvania State Board of Education Academic Standards and Assessment: Section 4.12 (3)Section 4.23 (c)Section 4.51 (b) and (c)
Current P.D.E. Standards:
Pennsylvania Department of education Standards: 5.1.9.A, 5.1.9.B, 5.1.9.C Justice, Truth, Diversity of people and ideas, Patriotism,Common Good, Liberty, Rule of Law,
leadership, Citizenship, Equality, Majority rule/
Minority rights, Federalism, 5.1.9.D Constitution of
of 1838, 5.1.9.I Federal, 5.1.9J, 5.1.9.L, 5.1.9.M,
5.2.9. A. Democracy, 5.2.9.B, 5.2.9.D, 5.2.9.E,
5.3.9.B, 5.3.9.E, 5.3.9.F, 5.3.9.H,
5.3.9.I, 5.3.9.J, 5.4.9.A, 5.4.9.B, 5.4.9.C,5.4.9.D National Council for the Social Sciences: (Most recent):
1. Culture
2. Time, Continuity and Change
3. People, Places and Environments
4. Individual Development and Identity
5. Individuals, Groups and Institutions
6. Power, Authority and Govemance
7. Production, Distribution and Consumption
8. Science, Technology and Safety
9. Global connections
10. Civic Ideas and Practices
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Materials / Teaching Tools
Textbook: History Of A Free Nation, Bragdon, McCutchen, Ritchie
Supplemental Readings.
Video Sequences
Library Resources
______
Technology Component
Computer - Word Processing, Internet, Access Pennsylvania
______
Assessment (Authentic)
Project - Formal grading of studentsÕ projects
evaluation of written work.
evaluation of maps.
tests and quizzes.
portfolio assignment
PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Course Title: United States Cultures I (College Prep) Grade Level: 9 Time Component: 15 Days of 83 Minutes
Unit IV - Toward A Democracy: 1820 - 1848
Content Indicators - New Objective(s)/Concept(s)
All students will know:
why early labor movements challenged the free enterprise system.
how economic and cultural change brought about by the Industrial Revolution led to the creation of the factory system.