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Resource ID: USHM1L1b
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

The Gilded Age

Given background information, students will be able to identify economic, social, and political issues surrounding the Gilded Age. Students will identify significant historical figures associated with the Gilded Age.

Resource ID: USHM3L4
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

Political Influences of the Great Depression

Given primary and secondary sources of information about selected New Deal measures (e.g., the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps or the passage of the Agricultural Adjustment Act), students will analyze how these measures affected various regions of the United States.

Resource ID: USHM3L10
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

World War II Impact on U.S. Economy and Society

Given background information, students will identify the social and economic impact of World War II on the American home front, such as the Great Depression, rationing, and increased opportunity for women and minority employment.

Resource ID: USHM4L6
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

The Cold War and the American Home Front

Students will identify ways in which Cold War tensions were intensified.

Resource ID: USHM7L1
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

The U.S. Role in the World (1970's into the 21st Century)

Given a timeline, students will understand the political, economic, and social impact of selected U.S. political leaders on the world from the 1970s into the 21st century.

Resource ID: USHM7L3
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

Conservative Resurgence of the 1980s and 1990s

Given information about social issues throughout U.S. history, students will describe the causes and effects of significant societal issues.

Resource ID: USHM7L5
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

The American Identity: An Artistic Reflection

Given selected examples of American art, music, and literature, students will be able to identify the era of U.S. history that is reflected in the art.

Resource ID: USHM7L4
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

The American Spirit: Defending and Building Our Nation

Given background information about selected historical figures, students will be able to analyze the importance and contributions of women and people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to the national identity and the cultural landscape.

Resource ID: USHM6L1a
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

The American Civil Rights Movement: An Overview

Given background information, students will be able to trace the historical development of the civil rights movement in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, and describe the roles of political organizations that promoted civil rights.

Resource ID: USHM1L2
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

Origins of the Progressive Era

Given broad categories that describe the major goals of the progressive movement and general information about selected issues of the late 1800’s/early 1900’s, students will categorize the issues according to corresponding progressive era goals.

Resource ID: USHM1L3
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

The Problem of Child Labor in the Progressive Era

After analyzing primary and secondary resources about the child labor, the students should be able to draw conclusions about the need to reform child labor practices.

Resource ID: USHM1L4
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

Upton Sinclair: A Progressive Era Muckraker

Students will describe how Upton Sinclair's The Jungle reflected issues of the Progressive Era.

Resource ID: USHM1L5
Grade Range: 9–12
Subject: Social Studies

Roosevelt’s Square Deal

Given information about Roosevelt’s Square Deal, students will create cause-and-effect diagrams to explain the reasons for and impact of selected reforms sponsored by the Roosevelt administration.

Resource ID: E8RdM1L1
Grade Range: 8
Subject: ELA & Reading

Understanding New Vocabulary within Context

You will learn how to find the meanings of words through analogy and other word relationships.

Resource ID: E8RdM1L2
Grade Range: 8
Subject: ELA & Reading

Understand New Vocabulary Using Roots and Affixes

You will learn how to determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.

Resource ID: E8RdM2L1
Grade Range: 8
Subject: ELA & Reading

Compare/Contrast Themes and Genres in Literary Texts

You will learn how to analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from the text to support your understanding.

Resource ID: E8RdM2L2
Grade Range: 8
Subject: ELA & Reading

Analyze Linear Plot Developments in Literary Texts/Fiction

You will learn how to use the elements of linear plot development to determine whether and how conflicts are resolved.

Resource ID: E8RdM3L3
Grade Range: 8
Subject: ELA & Reading

Synthesize Ideas in Informational/Expository Text

You will learn how to synthesize and make logical connections between ideas within a text and across two or three texts representing similar or different genres and support with textual evidence.

Resource ID: E8WrM3L1
Grade Range: 8
Subject: ELA & Reading

Edit Drafts for Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling

You will learn how to edit a draft for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using editing strategies.

Resource ID: E8WrM2L1
Grade Range: 8
Subject: ELA & Reading

Revise Your Writing

You will learn strategies to help you revise your writing to achieve clarity, coherence, and transition in order to address purpose, audience, and genre.

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