Template Revised Catholic Course Outline Grade 11 American.doc

COURSE NAME:   American History

COURSE CODE:   CHA3U1

LEVEL:    Grade 11, University  

This course examines the development of American social, political, and economic structures from colonial times to the present. Students will analyse the chronology of events and evaluate the roles played by specific individuals and groups throughout American history. Students will conduct research and analysis, and communicate, in a variety of ways, their knowledge and understanding of the country that is Canada’s closest neighbour and most important cultural influence and economic partner.

Text:  History of a Free Nation 

Replacement Cost - $120.00

  Communities:  Local, National, and Global

Overall Expectations

COV.01· demonstrate an understanding of the interactions among diverse groups and communities in the United States throughout its history;

COV.02· explain the changing motives and developments involved in the expansion of the United States across the continent;

COV.03· analyse the nature and scope of the interactions between the United States and countries and communities beyond its borders.

Change and Continuity

Overall Expectations

CCV.01· demonstrate an understanding of the historical process of change in the context of the development of American history;

CCV.02· demonstrate an understanding of the historical process of continuity in the context of the development of American history;

CCV.03· demonstrate an understanding of the use and importance of chronology and cause and effect in analysing the history of the United States.

Citizenship and Heritage

Overall Expectations

CHV.01· describe the influence of key individuals and groups in the development of American social and political identity;

CHV.02· demonstrate an understanding of the influence of key individuals and groups in shaping American arts and culture;

CHV.03· assess the influence of key individuals and groups who helped bring the United States into a position of world cultural hegemony.

Social, Economic, and Political Structures

Overall Expectations

SEV.01· demonstrate an understanding of the effect on the development of American society and daily life of social and technological changes;

SEV.02· demonstrate an understanding of American economic development;

SEV.03· demonstrate an understanding of the uniqueness and complexity of the American system of government and politics.

Methods of Historical Inquiry

Overall Expectations

HIV.01· demonstrate an understanding of historians’ methods of locating, gathering, and organizing research materials;

HIV.02· critically analyse historical evidence, events, and interpretations;

HIV.03· communicate ideas and opinions based on effective research clearly and concisely;

HIV.04· demonstrate an ability to think creatively, manage time efficiently, and work effectively in independent and collaborative study.

Unit #1: Discovery and Colonial America

Unit #2: The Road to Revolution and the American War of Independence

Unit #3: Creating a Nation

Unit #4:A nation Divided - The American Civil War

Unit #5:  America Acquires Power

 

A final grade is recorded for every course, and a credit is granted and recorded for every course in which the student's grade is 50% or higher. The final grade for each course in Grades 9–12 will be determined as follows:

• Seventy per cent(70%) of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the course.  This portion of the grade should reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement
throughout the course, although special consideration should be given to more recent evidence
of achievement .

• Thirty per cent(30%) of the grade will be based on a final evaluation in the form of an examination, performance, essay, and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the course content and administered towards the end of the course.

The categories of knowledge and skills are described as follows:

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