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=Welcome to the Willis-Dennis-History page.= This is going to be your [|wiki]. So make it interesting and filled with fun facts and wonderfully researched information.


 * U S History Course Description**

This course covers the cultural, social, political, and technological developments in American History, with a focus on 1865 to present times. Aside from becoming literate in the history of the United States, students will also work on real world skills such as: study skills, literacy skills, and writing skills. This course addresses Illinois State Goals 14, 16 and 17 for Social Studies.


 * STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.**


 * Why This Goal Is Important:** The existence and advancement of a free society depend on the knowledge, skills and understanding of its citizenry. Through the study of various forms and levels of govern­ment and the documents and institutions of the United States, students will develop the skills and knowledge that they need to be contributing citizens, now and in the future.


 * STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.**


 * Why This Goal Is Important:** George Santayana said "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." In a broader sense, students who can examine and analyze the events of the past have a powerful tool for understanding the events of today and the future. They develop an understanding of how people, nations, actions and interactions have led to today's realities. In the process, they can better define their own roles as participating citizens.


 * //[|STANDARD 3 ‑ Application of Technology in Instruction]//**The competent teacher will apply learning technologies that support instruction in his or her grade level and subject areas. He or she must plan and deliver instructional units that integrate a variety of software, applications, and learning tools. Lessons developed must reflect effective grouping and assessment strategies for diverse populations.

(1) Students will examine Unit 2 "Building a Powerful Nation." (2) Students will utilize internet research to design and create an interactive wiki page which will illuminate textbook information and student understanding.
 * __Objetive(s):__**

__**Materials:**__ Textbook, "America Pathways To The Present," technology and the Internet.

__**Assignment:**__ (1) Submit your e-mail address to Mr. Dennis and/or Mr. Willis. (2) Accept your invitation to join and become a member of wikispaces.com (3) Design and create a Wiki Page by summarizng Chapter 4 and post it to your Wikipage. Utilize the internet as one of your resources. (4) Describe the Northwest terriroty as it pertains to the Civil War time period. 8/21/07 (5) Go online PHschool.com Web code mrd4112 and complete the online assignment. If the site is down then complete reading comprehension questions 1, 2, 3, & 4 page 165. 8/22/07 (6) Use the discussion tap to constructively evaluate and make comments on the topics listed within the navigation box. Please be sure to make a strong effort to include "key words from" level six of Bloom's Taxonomy with in your evaluations. (7) Be creative and have fun!
 * Home Work*

Present and defend opinions by making judgements about information, validity of ideas or quality of work based on a set of criteria.
 * Level Six of Bloom's Taxonomy "Evaluation"**


 * Key Words

award, dispute, evaluate criticize, justify, influence determine, prioritize, support chose, recommend, perceive decide, prove, select conclude, deduct, mark measure, assess, criteria estimate, importance, explain compare, defend, disprove**


 * Examples and Questions**

Do you agree with the actions....? How would you prove......? disprove......? What information would you use to support the view......? What is your opinion of..........? Would it be better if..........? What judgement would you make about.....?

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