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Engaging U.S. History Curriculum Overview: Goals and Responsibilities for 2012-2013

Explore the comprehensive curriculum for U.S. History taught by Steve Darnell for the 2012-2013 academic year. This overview includes classroom management strategies such as a communication board, daily agendas, and assignment tracking. Students are encouraged to participate actively while adhering to classroom responsibilities like preparation, politeness, and punctuality. The curriculum focuses on critical skills development, civic awareness, and understanding America's unique character. Thematic questions guide students in reflecting on their roles as national and international citizens.

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Engaging U.S. History Curriculum Overview: Goals and Responsibilities for 2012-2013

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  1. WELCOMETO Curriculum Night 2012-2013 Steve Darnell U.S. History

  2. Around the Classroom • Communication Board • Daily Agenda Board • Assignment Board • In-class Working Board • Student Work Wall • Submit Assignment Baskets • Returned Work Folders • Mr. D’s History Forum (Issaquah Connect)

  3. General Comments • YES daily homework!!! • Yes, I understand Real Life Exceptions • No cell phones or entertainment technology • Classroom Responsibilities: • Preparation • Politeness • Participation • Punctuality • Truancy • Extra credit?

  4. Goals • Skill Improvement • Critical reasoning skills • Communication skills • Personal Growth • Confidence • Responsibility: (Ask 3 Before “D”) • View History as a Construction • Arguments, issues, controversies • Their opinion counts • Supporting evidence • Civic Awareness • National citizen • International citizen

  5. Thematic Focus • Who are we? • Geographical Features • Cultural Foundations • Creation of a unique American Character • Bias and Perceptions • How did we become who we are? • Geographically • Politically • Economically • Socially

  6. Thematic Focus • Who will we become? • Arm of empire • Beacon of hope • 21st century alarm bells

  7. Unit Flow • Theme • Unit learning question • Critical reading assignment • In-class activity: Individual reflection Class discussion Small group activity • Culminating Assessment

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