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Course Description
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Humanities U.S. History
Students in U.S. History study the major turning points in 20th century American history. Following a review of the nation’s beginning and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students build upon the tenth grade study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy,
including the social and cultural effects. They trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society, the movement towards equal rights for racial minorities and women, and the role of the United States as a major world power. This is a graduation requirement.
including the social and cultural effects. They trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society, the movement towards equal rights for racial minorities and women, and the role of the United States as a major world power. This is a graduation requirement.
Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs):
- ELO1: Analyze the significant events and documents in the founding of the nation and its impact on our political ideals.
- ELO2: Compare the causes and outcomes of the Civil War including the success and failures of Reconstruction.
- ELO3: Evaluate the extent of political, economic and social changes in the settlement of the American West.
- ELO4: Identify the causes and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the United States.
- ELO5: Explain the context in which America grew into its role as a world power.
- ELO6: Apply the causes of U.S. entry into World War I to the consequences for life on the homefront.
- ELO7: Explain the cultural and social changes of the twenties and the causes and the effects of the Great Depression.
- ELO8: Explain the causes and the effects of World War II and U.S. involvement.
- ELO9: Trace the origins and consequences of the Cold War and understand U.S. participation in proxy wars.
- ELO10: Examine the Civil Rights movement and the goals, strategies and court cases involved.
***ELO11: Analyze the major social problems and domestic policy issues in contemporary American society.
Course Syllabus
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Humanities Academy Junior Year
The Humanities Academy is a program that allows students to take humanities courses (English, history, Spanish) in an academy setting. The goals of the Academy are to create close connections between students, teachers, parents, and the community; to give students more consistency in expectations and continuity in curriculum; and to use performance as a basis for assessment and evaluation. The Humanities Academy focuses on the acquisition of cultural knowledge, values,and wisdom essential for the well-rounded individual in the 21st century.
In Humanities, Juniors take US History.
This program is rigorous but is not just for college bound students. It was created for self-directed students who are serious about their education and who want some flexibility in their daily schedule and course work.
The 11th graders will have core subjects on campus as well as opportunities to work onprojects outside of the traditional classroom.