Unit 1

Historical Thinking and Skills

In this unit, students learn to use and analyze Primary and Secondary historical sources. Students will also be learning to use different technologies effectively.

Unit 1 Learning Targets

Unit 1 Project Menu

Notes - All About History

Master List of History Journal Questions

How to Write Journal Entries (document)

How to Write Journal Entries (video)

Source Comparison - Practice

Source Comparison - Assessment Passages

Unit 1 Written Response Practice

Letter from First Lady Laura Bush to America's Children

Read Letters from WJ 5th Graders to Mrs. Bush

Helpful Videos

Terrorism, War, and Bush 43: Crash Course US History #46

The Today Show broadcast for September 11, 2001

Heated steel demonstration

The History Channel - 102 Minutes That Changed America

Extreme Makeover - Home Edition: The Thomas Family

15 Septembers Later: Unknown Soldier

Technical Information & Assistance

Use the following links to help you understand some of the basics of using Technology for this course.

Using Chromebooks and Google Drive

Chromebook User Guide