Social Studies
Marking Period 1
Marking Period 2
Marking Period 3
Marking Period 4
Development of a New American Government (1787-1800)
Challenges of a New and Expanding Nation (1800-1865)
Reconstruction and the Rise of Industrial America (1863-1900s)
Challenges of American Economic, Political and Civic Life (1900-Today)
The Constitution didn't just happen in a day; in fact, it took war, a new country, and a failing government before it started to become what it is today. Second Marking Period takes a look at the Articles of Confederation, the United States first government in the post Revolution era, as well as the Constitutional Convention. We research compromises that the leaders of 13 colonies needed to make in order to form a united front and be taken seriously in the world. Students will debate the Constitution this marking period, equal representation under the law, taxation, slavery, and a Bill of Rights. In the second half of the marking period, we examine the impact these rules still have on us today.
We will have 5 focus topics: Declaring Our Freedom (1767-1787), The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Scope and Powers of the Federal Government, The Scope and Powers of the State and Local Governments.
Measurement Topic: Sourcing
Marking Period 1: Development of a New American Government (1787-1800)
Marking Period 2: Challenges of a New and Expanding Nation (1800-1865)
Students will describe the varying interests and the increasing conflicts among different groups of people living in the new nation.
Our focus topics include: Westward Expansion and the Debate Over Enslavement, The Fight Against Enslavement, The Conflict Over Enslavement, The Civil War.
Measurement Topic: Contextualization
Students will describe the impact of the Civil War on the nation and how freedom, populations, and innovations in America changed during the late 19th century.
Our focus topics include: The Reconstruction Era, Industrialization in America, Immigration to the USA.
Measurement Topic: Corroboration
Marking Period 3: Reconstruction and the Rise of Industrial America (1863-1900s)
Marking Period 4: Challenges of American Economic, Political and Civic Life (1900-Today)
Students will explore how over time individuals, community members, institutions, and organizations have used tools of a democracy to redefine and expand freedom.
Our focus topics include: The Press and Free Speech, Civil Rights, Individuals and Groups as Changemakers, Global Problem Solving.
Measurement Topic: Corroboration