General United States History I

Both General and College Preparatory US History I are focused on the historical time period between the Age of Discovery and the turn of the 20^th Century. The New Jersey Core Content Standards form the foundation of the particular units. Special emphasis is placed on skill development and the essential questions for each unit. To that end, incorporated throughout the document are the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts particular to the Social Studies. In addition, this curriculum integrates the skills, knowledge, and expertise of 21^st century learning as identified by the Partnership for 21^st Century Skills. Twenty-first Century Learning, when used in combination with standards-based content, ensures that students are prepared for success in today’s challenging environment. In these courses, students will examine the relationships of the past to the present, solve challenging, authentic problems, accept the responsibility of supporting a group by improving their own skill sets, identify interdisciplinary connections, and utilize technology to solve problems.