74859747Basic Social Studies 2 Survey
Course Information
Description
This course is intended to provide a basic understanding of social studies and the skills for conducting social studies inquiry. The course will provide outcomes at the 9.9 grade level in the following areas: 1) Understanding the meaning and objective of social studies, 2) General knowledge of history and its connections with events in the present, 3) General knowledge of economics and its impact on human activity. 4) General knowledge of geography and how place is a factor in cultural understanding , 5) General knowledge of political science and the ways people work together for the common good, 6) General knowledge of sociology and how people act in groups. 7) General knowledge of how one uses resources for writing in social studies.
Total Credits
Course Competencies
  1. Explore reading in social studies
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by completing a written product on the main theme of a selected article or chapter in social studies
    by submitting a critique on a political cartoons
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions on navigating a social studies book or article, selecting a main theme and supporting details
    you offer questions or comments during class about navigating a social studies book or article, selecting the main theme and supporting details
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    written paragraph includes an outline of the main theme of the article/chapter
    written paragraph includes an outline of the supporting ideas of the main theme of the article/chapter
    written paragraph exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    you enter in class discussions on the content and the opinions expressed in political cartoons, graphs and charts
    critique includes both positive and negative comments about the political cartoons
    critique is clear and concise

  2. Explore writing in social studies
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a research paper
    in the classroom or as homework
    Criteria
    research paper on a social studies topic directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructor using a variety of sources
    research paper contains an introductory paragraph
    research paper contains one clearly written main point
    the main point is supported with evidence from the research
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    sources are cited
    research paper is based on at least three sources
    research paper is at least 200 words, word processed
    research paper includes a conclusion
    research paper is free of plagerism
    research paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    you submit a draft of the paper
    final draft of the research paper is submitted on time

  3. Analyze geographic representation in maps, globes, atlases, and photographs
    Assessment Strategies
    by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to maps, globes, atlases and photographs
    by participating in the class
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions of maps for direction, topography, scale, legend, latitude and longitude and identify on a globe the major climate zones.
    you enter into class discussions of on a globe the seven continents and four oceans, mountain ranges, major inland water ways, large lakes and seas and important countries.
    you enter into class discussions of social studies to identify and compare the natural resource bases of different states and regions in the United States and elsewhere in the world, using a statistical atlas, aerial photographs, satellite images, and computer databases
    you offer questions or comments during class on these topics
    data is recorded completely and accurately from maps for direction, topography, scale, legend, latitude and longitude and identify on a globe the major climate zones.
    data is recorded completely and accurately on the the seven continents and four oceans, mountain ranges, major inland water ways, large lakes and seas and important countries.
    data is recorded completely and accurately to identify and compare the natural resource bases of different states and regions in the United States and elsewhere in the world, using a statistical atlas, aerial photographs, satellite images, and computer databases
    data is relevant
    data collection is accurate
    data is current
    data sources are identified
    data results are organized and clearly communicated
    data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

  4. Correlate events to geographic locations and their interconnections
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by completing a short answer assessment
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions how population growth and increased life expectancy impact the environment
    you enter into class discussions on the movement of people, ideas, diseases, and products throughout the world
    you enter into class discussions on the ways in which people in different regions of the world interact with their physical environments through vocational and recreational activities
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    assessment includes a description of the land surfaces of the selected geographic area
    assessment includes a description of how population growth and increased life expectancy impact the environment
    assessment includes a description on the movement of people, ideas, diseases, and products throughout the world
    assessment includes a description on the ways in which people in different regions of the world interact with their physical environments through vocational and recreational activities
    assessments exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  5. Interpret historical events in America
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class in presenting research in social studies
    by preparing a reflection paper on on major technology advances in the history of the United States
    by creating fact tables based on events in American history
    by completing a research paper in American History
    by completing an essay centered around a selected topic on the history and present foreign relations status of the United States with Europe, Russia, the Pacific rim, India, the Middle East, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions about the importance of the American colonies to England and the issues leading up to the Revolutionary War.
    you offer questions or comments during class about relating to the American colonies
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    you create a map with notes of the expansion and exploration of the United States after 1776 including the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the addition of Alaska.
    you explore the major technology advances in the history of the United States.
    reflection includes a description of learning goals
    reflection includes a description new information acquired
    you explore the cold war period
    war fact table includes the major U.S. Wars after the establishment of the United States
    war fact table includes the the identification of the populations involved in fighting these wars
    war fact table includes the Native Americans involved in the wars
    war fact table includes the dates of the wars
    war fact table includes the locations of the wars
    war fact table includes the reasons for the wars
    war fact table includes the results of the wars
    population fact table includes the major immigrations to United States.
    population fact table includes groups of immigrants
    population fact table includes the years of major immigrations
    population fact table includes the major immigrations to United States. Include the groups, the years, the settlement areas, and the reasons for their immigration.
    population fact table includes the settlement areas for immigrants
    population fact table includes the reasons for their immigration
    fact tables are prepared using the given format
    fact tables are written in clear phrases or sentences
    research paper includes on a description of the economic conditions in a selected decade in American History since 1776
    research paper includes on a description of the major events in a selected decade in American History since 1776
    research paper includes on a description of the political issues in a selected decade in American History since 1776
    research paper includes a cover page
    research paper contains an introductory paragraph
    each main point is supported with evidence that is researched
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    research paper includes a conclusion
    research paper is based on at least three sources
    sources are cited properly
    research paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    research paper is word processed
    you submit a draft of the paper
    second draft of paper evidences suggestions taken from peer editing process
    final draft of the research paper is submitted on time
    essay includes a description of the history of the United States' relationships with a selected area of the world
    essay includes a description of the present foreign relations of the United States with the selected area of the world
    introduction includes a clearly stated thesis
    introduction introduces the main ideas
    main ideas are relevant, appropriate, and accurate
    each main idea is developed in a paragraph
    each main idea is developed using supporting material
    essay arguments are based on logical assumptions
    essay arguments are to the point
    essay includes an interesting and thoughtful closing statement
    essay evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    essay is neat and presentable

  6. Use evidence from American history to determine and support a position
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a position paper, based on research, showing why your side (your position) is the better choice
    Criteria
    write a paper position that uses historical evidence to determine and support a position about important political values, such as freedom, democracy, equality, or justice, and express the position coherently
    paper includes the errors or holes in the reasoning for each of the opposing positions
    paper includes the description of your position
    paper includes a rationale for your position
    paper is well organized and formatted
    paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    works cited page is included
    works cited page includes a minimum of least five sources
    works cited page is properly formatted

  7. Explore historical settlements in North and South America
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by completing an essay question written assessment
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions about a handout on native settlements in North and South America
    you offer questions or comments during class on native settlements in North and South America
    assessment includes information relating to the native settlements in North and South America

  8. Explore an important historical leader
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a research paper about an important leader in world history
    Criteria
    you explore how world history studies can be organized and analyzed using various criteria to group people and events
    research paper includes facts about an important leader in world history
    research paper topic is approved by the instructor
    research paper includes an evaluation of the credibility of sources used
    research paper includes a cover page
    research paper contains an introductory paragraph
    each main point is supported with evidence that is researched
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    research paper is based on at least three sources
    research paper includes a conclusion
    sources are cited properly
    research paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    research paper is word processed
    you submit a draft of the paper
    second draft of paper evidences suggestions taken from peer editing process
    final draft of the research paper is submitted on time

  9. Use evidence from world history to determine and support a position
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by writing a position paper, based on research, showing why your side (your position) is the better choice
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions on the relationships between and among significant events, such as the causes and consequences of wars in United States and world history
    you offer questions or comments during class relating to the relationships between and among significant events
    you listen attentively during class
    position paper includes an explanation of how world history events can be interpreted differently depending on the perspective of the human source
    position paper is centered around a topic on which there is a disagreement
    paper includes the description of two or more opposing positions
    works cited page is included, cites at least five sources, and is properly formatted
    paper includes the errors or holes in the reasoning for each of the opposing positions
    paper includes the description of your position
    paper includes a rationale for your position
    paper is well organized and formatted
    paper includes a cover page
    paper contains an introductory paragraph
    each main point is supported with evidence that is researched
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    paper is based on at least three sources
    paper includes a conclusion
    sources are cited properly
    paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    paper is word processed

  10. Identify significant ideas, values and policies in world history
    Assessment Strategies
    by presenting arguments related to a position in world history in a class debate
    Criteria
    you use historical evidence to determine and support a position about important political values, such as the usefulness of a world court, the place of religion in government, the value of the United Nations, and express the position coherently
    you state your position
    you present complete, relevant evidence needed to support the position
    you present accurate information
    you present the information in an organized manner
    your rebuttal is specific to arguments made by the opposing side
    you use relevant evidence in the rebuttal
    you cite all references appropriately
    you speak loudly and clearly enough to be heard
    you show respect for the opposing side throughout the debate

  11. Explain basic United States economic issues and concepts
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by completing a short answer assessment
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions on the rise of labor unions and their relationship to corporate ownership.
    you offer questions or comments during class about on the rise of labor unions and their relationship to corporate ownership.
    short answer assessment includes an identification of basic economic concepts (supply, demand, production, exchange, and consumption; labor, wages, and capital; inflation and deflation; market economy and command economy; public and private goods and services)
    short answer assessment includes an explanation of basic economic concepts (supply, demand, production, exchange, and consumption; labor, wages, and capital; inflation and deflation; market economy and command economy; public and private goods and services)

  12. Illustrate basic economic processes
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by completing a short answer assessment in economics
    by writing a position paper, based on research, showing why your side (your position) is the better choice
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussion on taxes, national debt and distribution of income
    you offer questions or comments during class relating to taxes, national debt and distribution of income
    you listen attentively during class
    assessment includes information relating to taxes, national debt and distribution of income
    position paper includes a personal stance on how investments in research and technology affect standard of living and quality of life
    position paper shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    position paper contains an introductory paragraph
    position paper contains one clearly written main point
    the main point is supported with evidence from the research
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    sources are cited
    position paper is based on at least three sources
    position paper exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  13. Analyze basic political issues and principles
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by writing a summary of political issues identified by the instructor
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions about the positions of the Democrats and the Republicans based on their platforms
    you offer questions or comments during class relating to the positions of the Democrats and the Republicans based on their platforms
    you listen attentively during class
    summary includes a comparison of the government in the colonies to the government under the U.S. Constitution
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

  14. Compare the roles of professionals and "the people" in the political process
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing an essay on the role of professionals and "the people" in the political process
    Criteria
    short essay includes a description of the roles of professionals in the political process
    short essay includes a description of the roles of "the people" in the political process
    introduction includes a clearly stated thesis
    main ideas are relevant, appropriate, and accurate
    introduction introduces the main ideas
    each main idea is developed in a paragraph
    each main idea is developed using supporting material
    essay arguments are based on logical assumptions
    essay arguments are to the point
    essay includes an interesting and thoughtful closing statement
    essay evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    essay is neat and presentable

  15. Explain how specified political systems function
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by preparing a reflection paper on democracy's basic principles
    by completing a short answer assessment on the U. S. Constitution and how it differs from the the Articles of Confederation with at least an 80% mastery
    by completing a written product on comparing two political systems from different countries
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions on the the U.S. Constitution and how it differs from the the Articles of Confederation
    you offer questions or comments during class relating to the U.S.
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    assessment includes information on the U. S. Constitution and the basic principles of democracy.
    reflection includes a description of learning goals
    reflection includes a description new information acquired
    reflection shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    reflection includes a cover page
    reflection contains an introductory paragraph
    each main point is supported with evidence that is researched
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    reflection includes a conclusion
    reflection evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    reflection is word processed

  16. Explore the psychology of learning
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions about the psychology of learning
    you offer questions or comments during class relating to the psychology of learning
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  17. Explain what factors contribute to individual identity and development
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a biography about an interesting person
    Criteria
    biography includes the person's full name and date of birth
    biography includes information about the person's childhood and his/her family
    biography includes a description of his/her most notable accomplishments and how they were achieved
    biography includes an explanation of how factors such as family, gender, and socioeconomic status contribute to individual identity and development
    biography includes details about difficulties he/she had to overcome and how he/she overcame the difficulties
    biography includes a clear rationale as to why you chose the person
    biography includes your personal feelings about the person
    biography includes a variety of information; all facts are correct; facts and opinions are clearly stated
    biography includes a cover page
    biography contains an introductory paragraph
    each main point is supported with evidence that is researched
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    biography includes a conclusion
    biography evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    biography is word processed

  18. Explain how individuals participate in cultural and social groups
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing an exemplification paper on a topic in sociology
    by creating a cyberography of web sites related to sociology
    Criteria
    exemplification paper includes a clear explanation of a principle by which you live
    exemplification paper includes sufficient examples demonstrating how the principle guides you related to bias, prejudice, stereotyping
    exemplification paper shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    exemplification paper includes a cover page
    exemplification paper contains an introductory paragraph
    each main point is supported with evidence that is researched
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    exemplification paper includes a conclusion
    exemplification paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exemplification paper is word processed
    cyberography includes at least ten relevant sites about information and supporting materials for a writing task on the influence of status, ethnic origin, race, gender and age on interactions of individuals
    cyberography includes web address (URL)
    cyberography includes the type of site
    cyberography includes the date for each site researched
    cyberography includes a description for each site
    cyberography includes an evaluation of each site based on content, focus and relevancy to the topic
    cyberography is neat and attractive

  19. Explain how culture affects individuals
    Assessment Strategies
    by planning, creating, and evaluating a poster on art as a part of culture
    by completing a short answer written assessment
    Criteria
    assessment includes the components of culture and how they affect individuals
    assessment includes information about why cultures respond similarly or differently to their physical and social environment
    your answers indicate similarities and differences in the development and components of various cultures
    poster evidences the theme about a culture through their contribution in art
    poster information is accurate
    poster information is appropriate to theme and audience
    poster elements work together--the poster isn't just a collection of information
    pictures, photographs, drawings, diagrams, graphs or other visual items add interest and meaning to the poster
    poster is neat and attractive
    poster is creative and interesting

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