11th Grade U.S History

Course Overview

Semester 1 Semester 2

Unit 1: American Values & 1920s Unit 4: Cold War

Unit 2: The Great Depression & The New Deal Unit 5: Civil Rights

Unit 3: World War II Unit 6: Contemporary Issues/War on Terror

Final Assessment & Project: What does it mean to be an American in Modern times?

*All units subject to change

Course Grading Using ATL Skills

1. Thinking Skills

   1. Example assignment: Answering a historical prompt in a way that shows thorough historical knowledge & critically thinking about the concept being addressed

2. Communication Skills

   1. Example: Presenting your thoughts in a clear and coherent manner (through writing, speaking, etc.)

3. Research Skills

   1. Example: Finding relevant and reliable sources to support arguments presented

4. Social & Self-Management Skills

   1. Example: Participating in a group discussion around a historical question