Course Details
United States History (Grade 10-12)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Social Sciences and History
- State Course Code
- 04101
- Length
- Two Semesters
- Total Hours
- 235
Description
Course provides students with an overview of the history of the United States, examining time periods from discovery or colonialism through World War II or after. This course typically includes a historical overview of political, military, scientific and social developments. Course content may include a history of the North American peoples before European settlement.
Learning Goals
- The student understands and applies knowledge of government, law, politics, and the documents to make decisions about local, national, and international issues and to demonstrate thoughtful, participatory citizenship. (civics, government focus)
- The student applies understanding of economic concepts and systems to analyze decision-making and the interactions between individuals, households, businesses, governments, and societies. (economics focus)
- The student, using maps, charts, and graphs, shows knowledge of how geographic features and human cultures impact environments. (geography focus)
- The student understands and applies knowledge of historical thinking, chronology, eras, turning points, major ideas, individuals, and themes of local, Washington State, tribal, United States, and world history in order to evaluate how history shapes the present and future. (history focus)
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