Curriculum

=__**SKILL EMPHASIS FOR 2007 - 2008**__= = = ===**Aside from taking away from this class a knowledge of the people, places, and events that make up American History, you will also be developing your personal skills in the areas of writing, visual literacy, technology, and self- expression. Listed below are the four major supplementary skills that will be emphasized in classroom activities and projects this year.**===
 * 1) ===**Learning Styles & Multiple Intelligences - What is my preferred learning style? In what ways do I learn best?**===
 * 2) ===**Essay & Research Writing ([|Six Traits of Writing]) - Methods and techniques to improve my writing skills?**===
 * 3) ===**Online learning & Media Tools (Blogs & Wikis) - How can I use technology to better collaborate with others and deepen my learning experience?**===
 * 4) ===**Self-Expression & Argumentation (Parliamentary Debate, Individual Speeches) - How can I express myself more clearly through the use of strong evidence and sound reasoning.**===

===The Complete Social Studies Skill Set can be viewed here. These are the additional skills students will use and develop proficiency in the Social Studies course throughout this entire year.===

= = = = =__U.S. HISTORY UNIT OVERVIEW__=

**A complete overview of the units we will be studying this year can be found by clicking on the link below.**

 * ===**U.S. History: Beginnings to 1914 Overview**===