Course: Online U.S. History I
Course: Online U.S. History I
MVLO Social Studies, Political Science, and Economics
Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate comprehension of a broad body of historical knowledge; express ideas clearly in writing; work with classmates to research an historical issue; interpret and apply data from original documents; identify underrepresented historical viewpoints; write to persuade with evidence; compare and contrast alternate interpretations of an historical figure, event, or trend. They will also explain how an historical event connects to or causes a larger trend or theme; develop essay responses that include a clear, defensible thesis statement and supporting evidence; effectively argue a position on an historical issue; evaluate primary materials, such as historical documents, political cartoons, and first-person narratives; raise and explore questions about policies, institutions, beliefs, and actions in an historical context; critique and respond to arguments made by others; and evaluate secondary materials, such as scholarly works or statistical analyses. Students may take the first half-credit of the course without taking the second half-credit but may not take the second half-credit of the course without taking the first half-credit.
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