Topic 1.1

Topic 1.1 Contextualizing Period 1

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain the context for European encounters in the Americas from 1491 to 1607.

To understand context, you should examine:

- - Change from and/or continuity with preceding historical developments.
  - Similarities and/or differences with contemporaneous historical developments in different regions or geographic areas.

Draw upon your relevant prior knowledge and information provided during this module.

Key Concepts

KC 1.1 As native populations migrated and settled across the vast expanse of North America over time, they developed distinct and increasingly complex societies by adapting to and transforming their diverse environments.

KC 1.1 1 Different native societies adapted to and transformed their environments through innovations in agriculture, resource use, and social structure.

KC 1.2 Contact among Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans resulted in the Columbian Exchange and significant social, cultural, and political changes on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

KC 1.2.1 Europeans expansion into the Western Hemisphere generated intense social, religious, political, and economic competition and changes within European societies.

KC 1.2.2 The Columbian Exchange and development of the Spanish Empire in the Western Hemisphere resulted in extensive demographic, economic, and social changes.

KC 1.2.3 In their interactions, Europeans and Native Americans asserted divergent worldviews regarding issues such as religion, gender roles, family, land use, and power.

Learning Activities

Readings

This section lists all of the required and supplemental readings addressing this topic within this module. You must complete the required core reading assignments. The required reading is taken from the AMSCO textbook. Scans of the textbook are provided on this site. This textbook is concise and aligned to the framework thus providing a greater opportunity to dive deeper into our studies reading more primary and secondary sources. Students may select to read the parts or the entirety of the extended Brinkley or American YAWP textbook assignment in addition to the AMSCO in order to read the richer narrative. The Brinkley and American YAWP textbooks are a useful source for extended research and deeper narratives.

Supplemental readings range from articles to excerpts providing additional information. Sometimes the supplemental readings are optional, sometimes a supplemental reading may be required, and sometimes you will be required to choose one of a selection.

As you read, annotate or take notes in a style of your choice.

Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic. This will help you decide how you want to gather your information. The research (information) you gather from the readings (and the presentation) will be used in creating your final product that requires you to answer the essential question for this topic.

REQUIRED: Textbook: AMSCO, 4th edition.

Topic: Topic 1.1

Topic_01.01.pdf

EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past,

Topic: Chapter 1

Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview

PPT_Brinkley15_ch01.ppt

EXTENDED: Textbook: The American Yawp

Topic: Chapter 1-2

Presentations

Presentations may include videos, podcasts, PowerPoints/Slide Decks, or Infographics. Similar to the readings, presentations may range from optional to required with potential separate tasks to be completed. If you come across a great presentation (video, podcast, etc.) on this topic that is not currently posted, please let me know. I appreciate student feedback to update the collection to keep resources relevant and useful.

Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic. This will help you decide how you want to gather your information. The research (information) you gather from the presentation (and the reading) will be used in creating your final product that requires you to answer the essential question for this topic. Information you gather from the presentation will be used in creating your final product/s for this topic.

These presentations provide an overview of the entire period/module. Some selections will be posted again on individual topic pages. It is recommended that you subscribe to YouTube channels when you find a presenter you enjoy.

REQUIRED: View at least one of the following presentations.

College Board AP U.S. History

Gilder Lehrman

Jocz Productions

Adam Norris

Michael Morgan

APUSH Simplified

Crash Course

Topic Reflection: Answer the Essential Question with research

Gather and report information that would be used to write a formal response that answers the essential question for this topic. You are only providing your research. You are not writing a formal response....yet. The written response will be LATER in the course after training on effective writing and it is appropriate to come back to topics as a review activity.

There are several ways to review information. You need to select a style that helps you. What is an ideal format for one person may or may not work for another. At this point, you are not be asked to formulate a thesis statement. This component will be added later. Right now, you are tapping into prior knowledge, while shifting into US history, exploring various notetaking systems, and adjusting to the new course and procedures.

Make sure you include specific, relevant vocabulary, names, dates, and details that answer the essential question. Additionally, the information you include should help you recall this information days, weeks, and MONTHS later. This will be a regular assignment for you. However, you are NOT required to do each topic reflection using the exact same format. In fact, you are highly encouraged to explore and try new strategies. This is your opportunity to find out what is the best format for YOU!

Remember that the purpose of the assignment is to provide information to answer the essential question. Keep a focus on only answering the question. This will help you filter information and maintain a focus on the task at hand.....answering the question being asked.

REQUIRED: Select one of the following formats to present research that answers the topic essential question.

Regardless of the format, make sure you include the essential question at the top or possibly the center for a mind map or first if creating a video.

- - Create a mind map. You are encouraged to complete this on blank paper or a whiteboard. Instructions - Tutorial - Samples
  - Create an infographic. This may be completed on regular paper or computer-generated. Instructions - Instructions for Google-- Samples
  - Create a formal outline. This may be handwritten or typed. Instructions
  - Create a graphic organizer. This may be completed on regular paper or computer-generated. Samples
  - Record a short video clip reponse (no more than 2-minutes). Make sure the final video title is accurate, the link is active, and the link works.

Save your work.

Save the document. Make sure it is properly named (Topic 1.1, Topic 1.2, ... ).

- - Reminder: Whether you do the same type of reflection for each topic or mix it up and try other strategies, you will be storing them together in one folder and accessing them in class.

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