Course Details
Washington State History & Government (Grade 7-12)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Social Sciences and History
- State Course Code
- WA0004
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 118
Course includes study of the Constitution of the State of Washington and should include information on the culture, history and government of the American Indian people who were the first inhabitants of the state.
Learning Goals
- The student understands and applies knowledge of government, law, politics, and fundamental 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)
- The student understands and applies reasoning skills to conduct research and to argue, form and/or evaluate a position, through reading, writing, and communicating. (social studies skills)
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Washington State History
Washington State History is a chronological approach focusing on the people, geography, climate, and history of Washington. It describes the diverse people who live in Washington, where they came from and why, their contributions to our society and culture, and the contemporary activities in which they participate. It presents a comprehensive picture of Washington, one that appreciates the historical contributions of all peoples, accurately explains contemporary social, cultural, economic, and political activities, and provides the proper context for Washington’s role in the larger American and global community. This course contains nine modules presented in chronological order and is written at a level appropriate for 7th-12th grade secondary students. It is intended to be completed in 18 weeks (one semester).
Online
Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State History 2015-16 (CVA) | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Week 02: Module 1 Assignment 3, Discussion Board, Discussion Based Assessment
Week 03: Module 2 Assignment 1 and 2
Week 04: Module 3 Assignment 1
Week 06: Module 4 Assignment 1
Week 07: Module 4 Assignment 2, and 3
Week 08: Module 4 Assignment 4 and 5
Week 10: Module 5 Assignment 1, 2
Week 11: Module 5 Assignment 2, Module 6 Assignment 1
Week 12: Module 6 Assignment 2 and 3
Week 14: Module 7 Assignment 3 and 4
Week 16: Module 8 Assignment 3 and 4
Week 17: Module 8 Assignment 5 and Discussion Based Assessment
Week 18: Course Project