City of Angels School Independent Study Los Angeles Unified School District INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE US History B Course ID #370130 This course is the second semester of United States History, an eleventh grade course and a requirement for graduation. Content Material covered in this course will include the following California Social Studies Content Standards: 11.7: Students analyze America s participation in World War II. 11.8: Students analyze the economic boom and social transformation of post-world War II America. 11.9: Students analyze US foreign policy since World War II. 11.10: Students analyze the development of federal civil rights and voting rights. 11.11: Students analyze the major social problems and domestic policy issues in contemporary American policy. Text Appleby, Brinkley, Broussard, McPherson, Ritchie, The American Vision: Modern Times, Glencoe, 2006 Websites Some coursework must be completed online. It s recommended that you bookmark these sites for easy access from week to week. If you do not have internet access at home, be prepared to complete online assignments from a student computer at your school site. See your teacher for usernames and passwords. 1. http://tav.mt.glencoe.com (Textbook companion website; no password required) 2. http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com (Supplemental activities; username required) 3. http://www.discoveryeducation.com (Supplemental activities; username and password required) 4. http://www.teachersdomain.org (Supplemental activities; username and password required) Grades Each week s lesson is worth 100 points. The breakdown is as follows: Section Assessments 40 points Chapter Assessments 20 points Supplemental Activity 20 points Weekly Assessment 20 points Weekly Assignments will be graded based on the following standard breakdown for work complete/correct: A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F 0-59% Weekly coursework makes up 95% of your final course grade. The Final Exam or Project will constitute the remaining 5%
ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #1: A World in Flames (1931-1941) CONTENT STANDARDS COVERED: 11.7.1, 11.7.4, 11.7.5, 11.7.6 1. For all four sections in Chapter 11: 2. In the Chapter 11 Assessment, complete the following: a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 564-565 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #1, Assignment #3. What event forced America s entry into World War II? ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #2: America and World War II (1941-1945) STANDARDS COVERED: 11.7, 11.7.2, 11.7.3, 11.7.4, 11.7.5, 11.7.6, 11.7.7, 11.9.1, 11.10.1, 11.10.4, 11.11.3 1. For all five sections in Chapter 12: you select the correct chapter and section.) 2. Choose either of the following options for your supplemental activity: a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 618-619 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #2, Assignment #2. 3. Prepare for your weekly assessment by completing the following: What was D-Day? What action by the US finally ended World War II? Revised 12/7/09 #091207 http://www.lausd.net/city_of_angels/igs.html Page 2 of 8
ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #3: The Cold War Begins (1945-1960) CONTENT STANDARDS COVERED: 11.4.6, 11.7.4, 11.7.8, 11.8.4, 11.8.5, 1.8.7, 11.8.8, 11.9.1, 11.9.2, 11.9.3, 11.9.4, 11.9.6 1. For all four sections in Chapter 13: 2. In the Chapter 13 Assessment, complete the following: a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 658-659 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #3, Assignment #3. Identify the following terms: Marshall Plan, Domino Theory, Korean War, McCarthyism. ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #4: Postwar America (1945-1960) CONTENT STANDARDS: 11.8, 11.8.1, 11.8.2, 11.8.3, 11.8.4, 11.8.7, 11.8.8, 11.10, 11.10.1, 11.10.7, 11.11.2, 11.11.3, 11.11.7 1. For all four sections in Chapter 14: 2. In the Chapter 14 Assessment, complete the following: a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 694-695 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #4, Assignment #3. Identify the following terms: GI Bill, Baby Boom. Revised 12/7/09 #091207 http://www.lausd.net/city_of_angels/igs.html Page 3 of 8
ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #5: New Frontier/Great Society (1961-1968) CONTENT STANDARDS: 11.8.4, 11.8.5, 11.8.7, 11.9.3, 11.10.2, 11.10.7, 11.11.1, 11.11.2, 11.11.3, 11.11.6, 11.11.7 1. For all three sections in Chapter 15: you select the correct chapter and section.) 2. In the Chapter 15 Assessment, complete the following: c. Critical Thinking d. Writing About History (Choose one question; answer with at least 100 words.) e. Geography and History a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 732-733 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #5, Assignment #3. Review The Basics below. Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis considered the most dangerous point in the Cold War? How did the Kennedy Administration end? ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #6: The Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968) CONTENT STANDARDS COVERED: 11.10.2, 11.10.3, 11.10.4, 11.10.5, 11.10.6, 11.11.2, 11.11.7 1. For all three sections in Chapter 16: 2. In the Chapter 16 Assessment, complete the following: c. Critical Thinking d. Writing About History (Choose one question; answer with at least 100 words.) e. Geography and History a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 764-765 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #6, Assignment #3. Review The Basics below. What Supreme Court decision set the stage for the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s? Revised 12/7/09 #091207 http://www.lausd.net/city_of_angels/igs.html Page 4 of 8
ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #7: The Vietnam War (1954-1975) CONTENT STANDARDS COVERED: 11.8.5, 11.9.2, 11.9.3, 11.9.4, 11.10.4 1. For all four sections in Chapter 17: 2. In the Chapter 17 Assessment, complete the following: a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 798-799 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #7, Assignment #3. How did the US get involved in the Vietnam War? Who won the war? Why did it last so long? ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #8: The Politics of Protest (1960-1980) STANDARDS: 11.3, 11.3.4, 11.6.5, 11.8.6, 11.9.4, 11.9.7, 11.10.2, 11.10.4, 11.10.5, 11.10.7, 11.11.1, 11.11.3, 11.11.5, 11.11.7 1. For all four sections in Chapter 18: you select the correct chapter and section.) 2. In the Chapter 18 Assessment, complete the following: a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 840-841 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #8, Assignment #3. Name three groups that formed protest movements in the 1960s and 70s. What were they protesting? Revised 12/7/09 #091207 http://www.lausd.net/city_of_angels/igs.html Page 5 of 8
ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #9: Watergate and Malaise (1971-1980) STANDARDS: 11.3, 11.3.4, 11.6.5, 11.8.6, 11.9.4, 11.9.7, 11.10.2, 11.10.4, 11.10.5, 11.10.7, 11.11.1, 11.11.3, 11.11.5, 11.11.7 1. For all four sections in Chapter 19: 2. In the Chapter 19 Assessment, complete the following: c. Economics and History a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 878-879 and answer the Document Based Questions. listed in Week #9, Assignment #3. Why did Richard Nixon resign the presidency? ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #10: Resurgence of Conservatism (1980-1992) STANDARDS: 11.1.3, 11.3.2, 11.8.4, 11.8.6, 11.8.7, 11.8.8, 11.9.3, 11.9.4, 11.9.5, 11.9.6, 11.10.7, 11.11.2, 11.11.3, 11.11.5, 11.11.7 1. For all four sections in Chapter 20: 2. In the Chapter 20 Assessment, complete the following: a. Read Primary Sources: Eyewitness to History, pages 922-923 and answer the DBQs (Document Based Questions) on page 923. listed in Week #10, Assignment #3. Identify: Reaganomics, Star Wars, Iran-Contra Revised 12/7/09 #091207 http://www.lausd.net/city_of_angels/igs.html Page 6 of 8
ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #11: Into a New Century (1992-Present) CONTENT STANDARDS COVERED: 11.8.7, 11.9.6, 11.9.7, 11.11, 11.11.2, 11.11.3, 11.11.5, 11.11.6, 11.11.7 1. For all five sections in Chapter 21: a. Read The Big Idea at the beginning of the section. Pay special attention to the list of History Social Science Standards. Complete your work in the section with the goal of being able to discuss each standard with your d. Review the section by taking the online quiz at Study Central on the textbook companion site. (Make sure 2. Start the Final Assessment (next week s assignment). What happened on September 11, 2001? Why did America go to war with Iraq? Revised 12/7/09 #091207 http://www.lausd.net/city_of_angels/igs.html Page 7 of 8
ASSIGNMENTS FOR WEEK #12: Final Assessment OPTION 1: Take home and complete the Glencoe textbook final exam for United States History A. OPTION 2: Consult with your teacher to pick a subject covered in this course from this course. Choose one of the following alternative assessments to elaborate on your chosen subject: Artistic Expression: Compose a song, choreograph a dance, write a poem, or create a painting or other visual art piece that explains or demonstrates a concept you learned in this course. Lyrics for songs and poems must fill at least one standard piece of paper (double-spaced with a 12 point font). Songs and Dances must be performed live or on video and must last 2-3 minutes. Dances and visual art pieces will need to be submitted with a one-minute verbal explanation or one-page report of your work. At least five terms learned in this course should be incorporated. Film Documentary Summary Watch a documentary or feature film (minimum 1 hour) on a topic related to a concept you learned in this course. Write a five-paragraph summary of the documentary using the following format. o Paragraph 1: Cite the title and source of the movie and give a brief description of what it covers. o Paragraph 2: A description of one new concept you learned from the movie. o Paragraph 3: A description of another new concept you learned from the movie. o Paragraph 4: A description of a third new concept you learned from the movie. o Paragraph 5: General final thoughts on the movie. (i.e. Would you recommend it? Explain.) NOTE: Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 must be at least five sentences long Museum Visit: Visit a local museum that features exhibits relevant to this course. Write a five-paragraph summary of your visit using the following format: o Paragraph 1: A general description of the museum and the date and time you visited. o Paragraph 2: A description of an exhibit and how it relates to a concept you ve learned in this course. o Paragraph 3: A description of a second exhibit and how it relates to another concept you ve learned in this course. o Paragraph 4: A description of a third exhibit and how it relates to another concept you ve learned in this course. o Paragraph 5: General final thoughts on your visit to the museum. NOTE: Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 must be at least five sentences long. Newspaper or Magazine Article Summary: Find three recent (no more than six months old) newspaper or magazine articles with topics related to concepts you ve learned in this course. Write a five-paragraph synopsis of the three articles using the following format: o Paragraph 1: Cite the names, authors, and sources of your three articles. o Paragraph 2: A synopsis of the first article and how it relates to a concept you ve learned in this course. o Paragraph 3: A synopsis of the second article and how it relates to a concept you ve learned in this course. o Paragraph 4: A synopsis of the third article and how it relates to a concept you ve learned in this course. o Paragraph 5: General final thoughts on your three articles. NOTE: Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 must be at least five sentences long. Poster Presentation: Create a poster that illustrates or diagrams a concept you learned in this course. The poster should be at least 2x3 feet and use bold letters and colors. It should also include at least five terms you learned in this course. Feel free to use illustrations in your textbook. You will need to explain your poster in a two-minute speech/presentation to your teacher. PowerPoint Presentation: Prepare and deliver a 5-minute PowerPoint presentation explaining or demonstrating a concept learned in this course. You must include at least 5 slides. At least five terms learned in this course should be incorporated. You will present your report to an audience that will include teachers and fellow students. Video or Audio Presentation: Create, present, and record a 2-3 minute presentation explaining or demonstrating a concept learned in this course. The presentation could be a straightforward delivery of information or it could be a skit acted out by you and others (e.g. fictional scene, news report, interview, mock debate, etc.). At least five terms learned in this course should be incorporated. Revised 12/7/09 #091207 http://www.lausd.net/city_of_angels/igs.html Page 8 of 8