U.S. History Parent Guide (11 th Grade) Unit 1 Connecting Themes in U.S. History Unit Focus This unit is designed to teach the themes used in the course: beliefs and ideals; conflict and change; culture; distribution of power; individuals, groups, and institutions; location; movement/migration; production, distribution, and consumption; rule of law; and technological innovation. Concepts Explored Beliefs and ideals of a society influence the social, political, and economic decisions of that society. Conflict between or within societies, results in change in the societies. Culture of a society is the product of the religion, beliefs, customs, traditions, and government of that society. Distribution of power in government is a product of existing documents and laws combined with contemporary values and beliefs. Actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society through intended and unintended consequences. Location affects a society’s economy, culture, and development. Movement or migration of people and ideas affects all societies involved. How You Can Support Your Child You can support your child by providing them quality text/resources related to the unit content. Below you will find a few suggested resources. Print Resources (suggested text only others may be used) Newspapers and magazines related to the U.S. History themes: beliefs and ideals; conflict and change; culture; distribution of power; individuals, groups, and institutions; location; movement/migration; production, distribution, and consumption; rule of law; and technological innovation. Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used) CNN - http://www.cnn.com/ - Various current events related to the connecting themes. Atlanta Journal Constitution - Ajc.com – Current events related to specific news and issues in Georgia. New York Times – http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/ - Search for current events and activities related to each theme in the New York Times.
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U.S. History Parent Guide (11th Grade)
Unit 1 Connecting Themes in U.S. History
Unit Focus This unit is designed to teach the themes used in the course: beliefs and ideals; conflict and change; culture; distribution of power; individuals, groups, and institutions; location; movement/migration; production, distribution, and consumption; rule of law; and technological innovation.
Concepts Explored
Beliefs and ideals of a society influence the social, political, and economic decisions of that society.
Conflict between or within societies, results in change in the societies.
Culture of a society is the product of the religion, beliefs, customs, traditions, and government of that society.
Distribution of power in government is a product of existing documents and laws combined with contemporary values and beliefs.
Actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society through intended and unintended consequences.
Location affects a society’s economy, culture, and development.
Movement or migration of people and ideas affects all societies involved.
How You Can Support Your Child You can support your child by providing them quality text/resources related to the unit content. Below you will find a few suggested resources.
Print Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Newspapers and magazines related to the U.S. History themes: beliefs and ideals; conflict and change; culture; distribution of power; individuals, groups, and institutions; location; movement/migration; production, distribution, and consumption; rule of law; and technological innovation.
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
CNN - http://www.cnn.com/ - Various current events related to the connecting themes.
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Ajc.com – Current events related to specific news and issues in Georgia.
New York Times – http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/ - Search for current events and activities related to each theme in the New York Times.
U.S. History Parent Guide (11th Grade)
U.S. History Parent Guide (11th Grade)
Unit 2 European Settlement of North America
Unit Focus In this unit, students will trace the early development of the colonies.
Concepts Explored
Students will analyze establishment of the original 13 colonies through the conceptual lens of the location, economy, culture, and social development.
Examine internal and external interactions that occurred in the colonies.
Explain how some early Americans experienced social mobility, while others did not.
How You Can Support Your Child You can support your child by providing them quality text/resources related to the unit content. Below you will find a few suggested resources.
Print Resource (suggested text only others may be used)
Colonial America, Michael Burgan
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
My Backpack – Online modules to help students obtain a better understanding of the development of the early colonies.
https://mybackpack.apsk12.org/Pages/myBackpack.aspx#
U.S. History Overview 1: From Jamestown to the Civil War http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghgPq2wjQUQ
U.S. History Videos explaining European Settlement of North America -
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=u.s.+history+youtube+ssush+2&qpvt=u.s.+history+youtube+ssush+2+&FORM=VDRE
U.S. History Parent Guide (11th Grade)
Unit 3 Creation of the United States
Unit Focus This unit examines the conflict and change associated with the American Revolution, including the ideological background of the Declaration of Independence. Through the conceptual lens of beliefs and ideals, the unit focuses on early American documents including the Articles of Confederation, Constitution, and the U. S. Bill of Rights. The unit ends with the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams, which along with the contributions of early American leaders such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, show how individuals, groups, and institutions affect societal change.
Concepts Explored
Ideological background of the Declaration of Independence
Early American documents: Articles of Confederation, Constitution, and the U.S. Bill of Rights
Exploration of the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams.
Contributions of early American leaders such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
How You Can Support Your Child You can support your child by providing them quality text/resources related to the unit content. Below you will find a few suggested resources.
Print Resource (suggested text only others may be used)
The Constitution – Author, Krensky
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
My Backpack – Online modules to help students obtain a better understanding of the development of the early colonies.
https://mybackpack.apsk12.org/Pages/myBackpack.aspx#
Library of Congress – The Constitution - http://www.loc.gov/law/help/usconlaw/index.php
Declaration of Independence - http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/DeclarInd.html
U.S. History Parent Guide (11th Grade)
Unit 4 Early Expansion
Unit Focus
In this unit, students will analyze territorial and population expansion, economic growth, and the impact of these elements on the local, regional, and national levels in the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.
Concepts Explored
When there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result.
How the Northwest Ordinance impacted the westward migration of Americans pertaining to issues such as slavery, public education, and the addition of new states.
How was American culture and American nationalism affected by westward migration into the Louisiana Territory.
Impact of Manifest Destiny.
Development of reform movements
Role Eli Whitney played in the Industrial Revolution
How You Can Support Your Child You can support your child by providing them quality text/resources related to the unit content. Below you will find a few suggested resources.
Print Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Stealing Home; Author: Barry Denenberg
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Skyscraper Builder!; Author: John Malam
You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Brooklyn Bridge!; Author: Tom Ratliff
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Impact of early growth in the nation - http://bufordushistory.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/4/3/11439283/ssush6notes.pdf
Eli Whitney - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/whitney_hi.html
Reform Movement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=F5kUi9y6S3E
Manifest Destiny - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Qrjg9ulR-xo
U.S. History Parent Guide (11th Grade)
Unit 5 Clash of beliefs and Ideals
Unit Focus This unit examines the causes and effects of the conflict and change of the American Civil War. It also provides a rich field for examining the role of individuals, groups and institutions in shaping history and will also show how production, distribution and consumption help the economy to thrive as industry supports the war. The unit concludes with a focus on the beliefs and ideals of political reconstruction of the South and the struggles of newly freed African-Americans.
Concepts Explored
Conflict and change and as a result of the American Civil War
Role of individuals, groups, and institutions in shaping history
How production, distribution and consumption help the economy to thrive as industry supports the war.
Beliefs and ideals of political reconstruction of the South and the struggles of newly freed African-Americans
How You Can Support Your Child You can support your child by providing them quality text/resources related to the unit content. Below you will find a few suggested resources.
Print Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Across Five Aprils. Irene Hunt
The Automobile. Robyn Conley
Indian Chiefs.Russell Freedman Samir and Yonatan. Daniella Carmi
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Slavery - http://www.wwhp.org/Resources/Slavery/constitution.html
Bill of Rights - http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/citizenship/rights.html
Lincoln Address - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EUSqDOb6wT0
U.S. History Parent Guide (11th Grade)
Unit 6 Expansion and Reform
Unit Focus
This unit examines technological innovation through the growth of big business and the impact of these innovations in the development of the West. Conflict and change will also be examined during the analysis of the American industrial growth with a focus on the consequences of industrial growth, creation of labor unions and political parties, and Supreme Court decisions and the rise of the United States as a World Power.
Concepts Explored
How the development of railroads impacted the Native American population
Social and economic impact of immigration laws on urban America
Government response to issues created by the Industrial Revolution
Change is the result when conflict exists within or between societies
Consequences of Jim Crow Vs. Plessy vs. Ferguson
How You Can Support Your Child You can support your child by providing them quality text/resources related to the unit content. Below you will find a few suggested resources.
Print Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Larson, Erik, The Devil in the White City
McCullough, David, The Path Between the Seas
Millard, Candice, The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey,
Morris, Edmund, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Summary of content for standards SSUSH 11 and SSUSH 12 http://bufordushistory.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/4/3/11439283/ssush11_and_ssush12.pdf
Online Modules – My Backpack - https://mybackpack.apsk12.org/Pages/myBackpack.aspx
U.S. History Parent Guide
Unit 7
Isolation v. Globalization Unit Focus
In this unit, two of the most important events in the 20th century were the Great Depression and World War Two. This unit focuses on the causes and effects of these pivotal events. The influence of science and technology was critical to the defeat of the Axis Powers
Concepts Explored
Economic depressions have multiple causes and many effects.
Impact of the Great Depression and World War II on civil rights.
Conflicts have wide-ranging and long term effects.
The effects of the 18th and 19th amendments on the people and culture of the United States.
Governments play a role in mandating political and social change.
Short and long-term effects of the New Deal.
Fighting a war comes at a great cost.
How the involvement of the U.S. in World War II led to a great victory.
How You Can Support Your Child You can support your child by providing them quality text/resources related to the unit content. Below you will find a few suggested resources.
Print Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Portraits of African-American Heroes, Author: Tonya Bolden
Code Talker, Author: Joseph Bruchac
D-Day, Author, Terry Miller
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Historical Key Points of World War I and World War II - http://www.roadmaptolastbesthope.com/_images/_volume2enhanced/_chapter4/Chapter4_KeyPoints.pdf
Bush Age of Terror - http://www.roadmaptolastbesthope.com/premium/sites/default/files/VIIIChapter4%281%29.pdf (Bush Age of Terror)
U.S. History Parent Guide
U.S. History Parent Guide
Unit 8 Title
The Changing Role of Government
Unit Focus This unit examines the Great Depression and focuses on under consumption, stock market speculation, and the impact of the drought in regards to the Dust Bowl. Actions taken by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Congress are also addressed within this unit. The impact of Individuals, Groups, and Institutions and Conflict Resolution will also play a role in the United States during the Civil Rights Era of the United States. Students will also explore the Civil Rights Movement in this unit.
Concepts Explored
Change is the result when conflict exists between or within societies.
How did overproduction, under consumption, and stock market speculation lead to the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression?
The actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society through intended and unintended consequences.
What impact did the Dust Bowl in the Midwest have on other parts of the country?
Societies resolve conflicts through legal procedures, force, and/or compromise.
How You Can Support Your Child
You can support your child by providing them quality text that that is directly correlated with the content in this unit. There are a
host of print and digital resources that are available for your child to read, as well as reliable online interactive sites that will help
your child understand the information.
Print Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
The Great Depression, (Author: Walter A. Hazen)
Eyes on the Prize (Author: Claybonne Carson)
U.S. History Parent Guide
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
This site contains explanatory videos aligned to each U.S. History Standards. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTauOo0tC6HrmyI8XX05GUQ/videos?flow=grid&view=0
U.S. History EOCT Study Guide - https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOCT-Guides.aspx
Resources listed by sections for EOCT review - http://plcsocialstudies.pbworks.com/w/page/17246774/US%20HISTORY
U.S. History videos for students to view for each topic addressed in the Georgia Performance Standards. http://www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus/History%20%26%20Government;jsessionid=5BCC097B4BFEBFD311AFB06CEB195D06
This site provides extensive notes on U.S. History concepts, primary source documents, questions, and interactive quizzes. http://www.historyteacher.net/AmericanHistoryAndGovernment/AmericanHistoryGovernmentHomePage.htm
Online quizzes related to U.S. History concepts http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/ushisgov.cfm
U.S. History Parent Guide
Unit 9 Title
Social Movement
Unit Focus Unit Focus: This unit focuses on the conflict and change associated with the social movements of the twentieth century. Through the concept lens of beliefs and ideals, the unit examines the rise of conservatism, as well as, the importance of individual rights. The unit will close with an investigation of the individuals, groups, and institutions that impacted the Civil Rights movement.
Concepts Explored
Rise of Conservatism (Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon)
Women’s Movement (18th Amendment)
African Americans Attempts to Advance the Civil Rights Movement
Key individuals and groups that had an impact on the Civil Rights Movement
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Role in the Twentieth Century Social Movements
How You Can Support Your Child
You can support your child by providing them quality text that is directly correlated with the content in this unit. There are a host of
print and digital resources that are available for your child to read, as well as reliable online interactive sites that will help your child
understand the information.
Print Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
Eyes on the Prize (Author: Claybonne Carson)
Rise of Nixon and the Fracturing of America (Author: Rick Perlstein)
U.S. History Parent Guide
Digital Resources (suggested text only others may be used)
U.S. History Links to Learning – Sample assessments and activities correlated to each standard http://www.linkstolearning.com/links/Atlanta/Test%20Prep/EOCT/US_History-eoct.htm
Georgia Public Broadcasting Learning Media – Videos and resources aligned to the U.S. History standards http://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/ http://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/search/?q=civil+rights+movement+grades+6-12
Everfi.com – 306 – Online module pertaining to African American History - http://www.everfi.com/306-african-american-history
This site contains explanatory videos aligned to each U.S. History Standards. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTauOo0tC6HrmyI8XX05GUQ/videos?flow=grid&view=0
U.S. History EOCT Study Guide - https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOCT-Guides.aspx
Resources listed by sections for EOCT review - http://plcsocialstudies.pbworks.com/w/page/17246774/US%20HISTORY
U.S. History videos for students to view for each topic addressed in the Georgia Performance Standards. http://www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus/History%20%26%20Government;jsessionid=5BCC097B4BFEBFD311AFB06CEB195D06
This site provides extensive notes on U.S. History concepts, primary source documents, questions, and interactive quizzes. http://www.historyteacher.net/AmericanHistoryAndGovernment/AmericanHistoryGovernmentHomePage.htm
Online quizzes related to U.S. History concepts http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/ushisgov.cfm
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