1. Philosophy of History Cohort and Requirements Teachers should gain rich content knowledge Science and Technology in US History Communication in US History Overarching Goal: Teacher must show growth in content knowledge and participation. The Grant Requires: 80% of teachers have to come 75% of the time. Including summer seminar Make up possibilities: Book and Video Club (3 time per missed day) Saturday Seminar (State Office of Education) Summer Seminar Required Funding (how much will grant cost - personal pay ticket) 2 Choices New York City 2000 per person Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Newport News, Monticello 2000 per person Boston (Week after school gets out) 2000 per person College Credit Homework Every month try at least 1 thing and report back if it worked and why or why not. Professional Expectation Appropriate computer use Professional Conversation Appropriate Cell phone use

2. Aug 5 Themes of Geography Sep Native Americans/Explorers Oct Colonization Nov Road to Self Rule/ Revolutionary War Dec Self Rule/Government/ Constitution Jan Westward Expansion Feb Civil War/Reconstruction Mar Industrial Revolution/ Immigration April 1900 - 1945 WWI Roaring 20’s Depression/Dustbowl May 1945-Present WWII World Power Korea Civil Rights Vietnam Cold War Modern America Sample Curriculum Map

3. August: Curriculum Map/Historical Thinking/Technology/Integration/ 5 Themes of Geography/ Early Native Americans August: Exploration/Jamestown/Plymouth September: 13 Colonies (Regions and Early Government) October: Road To Revolution/Revolutionary War November: Constitution and Government (Founding Fathers) December: Westward Expansion/Native Americans January: Pre-Civil War - Reconstruction February: Immigration and Industrialization March: WWI and Depression/Dustbowl/20s/WWII April: Modern Issues (Civil Rights Movements, Cold War) May: Summer Seminar Preparation Cohort Topic Schedule

4. Pacing Guide 180 Days of History (Pacing Guide with 40 days of flex-time)Balance of Days 180 Flex Time (to meet teacher and student needs) 40140 Intro to Geography and Historical Thinking Skills (5 Themes, Primary Sources, Analysis of Primary Sources) 8132 Native Americans (pre-colonization) 5127 Explorers 5122 Early Colonization (Jamestown and Plymouth) 5 117 13 Colonies (by regions North, Middle and South) 5 112 French and Indian War 2 (Point of View, Geography, Debate, Introduce George Washington)110 Road to the Revolution 8102 Revolutionary War (Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, Yorktown, etc) 1488 Constitution and Self Rule 583 Westward Expansion/Native America14 (Rails, Trails, Sails, Goldrush) 14 69 Slavery, Underground RR 1059 Civil War, Reconstruction 1049 Immigration and Industrialization 10 39 WWI (Gallery Walk) 237 Roaring 20s 235 Great Depression/Dustbowl 530 WWII 525 Rise of US as World Power and Korea 421 Civil Rights Movements 5 16 Vietnam and Cold War (Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy, Wall, Communism) 5 11 Modern America ( Gulf War, 911, War on Terror, Technology Advancement, Medical Advancements, Natural Resources, Our Government Policies up to current day.) 0 Ongoing: Geography and Current Events

5. Pacing Guide #2 Intro to Geography and Historical Thinking Skills (5 Themes, Primary Sources, Analysis of Primary Sources) 5-8 Native Americans (pre-colonization) 5-15 Explorers 5-15 Early Colonization (Jamestown and Plymouth) 5-10 13 Colonies (by regions North, Middle and South) 5-15 French and Indian War 2 (Point of View, Geography, Debate, Introduce George Washington) Road to the Revolution 2-10 Revolutionary War (Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, Yorktown, etc) 10-14 Constitution and Self Rule 5-10 Westward Expansion/Native America14 (Rails, Trails, Sails, Goldrush) 10-14 Slavery, Underground RR 5-10 Civil War, Reconstruction 10-15 Immigration and Industrialization 10-15 WWI (Gallery Walk) 2 Roaring 20s 2 Great Depression/Dustbowl 2-5 WWII 3-5 Rise of US as World Power and Korea 2-4 Civil Rights Movements 5 Vietnam and Cold War (Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy, Wall, Communism) 3-5 Modern America ( Gulf War, 911, War on Terror, Technology Advancement, Medical Advancements, Natural Resources, Our Government Policies up to current day.) 3+ Ongoing: Geography and Current Events

6. Cohort Daily Schedule 8:00 - 8:15 Business Greeting Welcome 8:15 - 10:15Content Instruction 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 - 11:30 Master Teacher Content with Strategies 11:30 - 12:15 Lunch 12:15 - 1:30Master Teacher Content with Strategies 1:30 - 1:45Break 1:45 - 2:45Master Teacher Content with Strategies 2:45 - 3:15Monthly Success Reports and Collaboration 3:15 - 3:30Evaluation and Closing Business

7. MonthTopicPresenters August 9Curriculum Map/Historical Thinking/ Technology/ Integration/Geography/Early Native Americans Sara Debbie Liz Julie Dallas Ruth Aug 10Exploration/Jamestown/PlymouthKaren Debbie Sara Julie September13 ColoniesTeresa Ruth Liz Julie OctoberRoad to the Revolution/ Revolutionary War Erica Liz Shane Ruth and Julie NovemberGovernment/ConstitutionLiz Ruth Teresa Erica DecemberWestward Expansion/Native AmericansDebbie Dallas Karen Julie JanuaryCivil War and ReconstructionLiz Julie Teresa Shane FebruaryImmigrations and IndustrializationErica Karen Debbie Sara MarchWWI/Depression/Dustbowl/WWII/20sShane Ruth Debbie Sara Karen AprilModern Issues (Civil Rights/Cold War) Erica Julie Shane Teresa MaySummer InstituteSara

8. MonthTopic EU and EQ August 9CurriculumMap/HistoricalThinking/Technology/Integration/Geography/EarlyNativeAmericans EU – When two cultures meet, conflict often occurs. EQ 1 – What were the pre-Columbian native cultures like as influenced by their regions? EQ 2 – Why did the Europeans explore? EQ 3 – What were the consequences of European exploration? Aug10Exploration/Jamestown/Plymouth September13 Colonies EU: Students will understand how colonization of North America transformed human history EQ1: EQ2: EQ3: OctoberRoad to theRevolution/Revolutionary War EU: Rights and freedoms along with bloodshed and sacrifices paved the way for a new independent nation, the United States of America. EQ1:What were the events that led to the development of the United States of America as an independent nation? EQ2: How were people affected by the journey to independence and self-rule? EQ3: Why were rights, common good and sacrifice essential to the birth of the new nation? NovemberGovernment/Constitution EU: The American Government and it’s citizens have certain rights and responsibilities outlined in the Documents of Freedom EQ1: What are the fundamental values of American Government? EQ2: Who and what influenced the American system of government? EQ3: How is the American system of government balanced? DecemberWestwardExpansion/Native Americans EU: EQ1: EQ2: EQ3: JanuaryCivil War andReconstruction EU: EQ1: EQ2: EQ3: FebruaryImmigrationsandIndustrialization EU: There were many pushes and pulls that effected immigration and industrialization. EQ1: How are immigration and industrialization intertwined? EQ2: What are some of the key changes that effected life in America during the industrial revolution? EQ3: Why did people come to the United States and what was life like for them when they got here? MarchWWI/Depression/Dustbowl/WWII/20s EU: EQ1: EQ2: EQ3: AprilModern Issues (CivilRights/Cold War) EU: The social and political movements of the late 20 th century had a tremendous impact on : American life and the rise of the United States as a world power. EQ1: What were the major social and political movements of the 20 th century and who were the leaders? EQ2: What role did human rights play in the changes of the 20 th century? EQ3: What are some of the current issues in the world and how can the changes that took place in the United States during the late 20 th century help us to solve problems in the world today? MaySummerInstitute Sara

9. Presenter Organization Chart (Due six weeks prior to presentation) Topic: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ Presenters: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ Date of Presentation: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ Enduring Understanding and Essential Question: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __ Materials (for purchase):Strategies:Guest Speakers: Attach a copy of all handouts.

10. Chronological Thinking A.Distinguish between past, present, and future time. Here and Now Chunking Concept Circles Timeline Archeological Dig Artifact Analysis Picture Books Venn Diagram Simulations Overlay B. Identify the temporal structure of a historical narrative or story. 123 Special Sequencing and Time-lining Fill in the Blank Simulations C. Establish temporal order in constructing historical narratives of their own. Gallery Walk Oral Presentation Unsent Letter Top Ten D. Measure and calculate calendar time. Think Pair Share

11. Chronological Thinking Continued E. Interpret data presented in time lines and create time lines. Timeline Webbing Gallery Walk Sequencing and Timlining Summarizing Photo Scavenger Hunt F. Reconstruct patterns of historical succession and duration; explain historical continuity and change. Highlighting Think Pair Share Sequencing and Timlining G. Compare alternative models for periodization. Concept Circles Response Journal Trading Cards Top Ten

12. Historical Comprehension A.Identify the author or source of the historical document or narrative and assess its credibility. Advance Organizer 3 Level Guide Photo Analysis Primary Source Analysis B. Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage. 3 Level Guide Alpha Boxes Tea Party (Dinner Party - see Old South Church Reenactment) Previewing Sketch to Stretch C. Identify the central question(s) the historical narrative addresses. 3 level guide Admit/Exit Slips Asking Questions Jigsaw D. Differentiate between historical facts and historical interpretations. 123 Special Chunking T Chart Movie Clips E. Read historical narratives imaginatively. Alpha Boxes Discussion Bio Poem Entry Points Road Map Guided Imagery

13. Historical Comprehension F. Appreciate historical perspectives. Analyze Political Cartoons Book in an Hour Bio Poem Stop and Write Cooperative Learning Entry Points Tea Party (Dinner Party - see Old South Church Reenactment) Simulations Haiku Primary Source Analysis Lit Circles RAFT Role Play G. Draw upon data in historical maps. Game Shows Overlay Photo Scavenger Hunt Summarizing Primary Source Analysis H. Utilize visual, mathematical, and qualitative data. 4mat Bingo Problem Solving Game shows Trading Cards Movie Clips

14. Historical Analysis and Interpretation A. Compare and contrast differing sets of ideas. 123 special Discussion Concept Circles Sociogram Venn Diagram T Chart Two Voice Poem Letters B. Consider multiple perspectives. Column notes Dialogue Concept Circles Cooperative Learning Stop and Write Virtual Tour Guided Imagery Haiku Lit Circles Perspective Two Voice Poem SPAWN Sociogram

15. Historical Analysis and Interpretation Continued C. Analyze cause-and-effect relationships and multiple causation, including the importance of the individual, the influence of ideas. Asking Questions Role Play Lit Circles T Chart Photo Scavenger Hunt Reporter Activity Stop and Write Virtual Tour RAFT D. Draw comparisons across eras and regions in order to define enduring issues. Cooperative Learning Chunking Column Notes Photo Scavenger Hunt Virtual tour Sociogram Heritage Picture Collage E. Distinguish between unsupported expressions of opinion and informed hypotheses grounded in historical evidence. Asking Questions Movie Clips Primary Source Analysis Reader’s Theater

16. Historical Analysis and Interpretation Continued F. Compare competing historical narratives. Analyze Political Cartoons Column Notes Perspective Dialogue Think Pair Share Letters Reader’s Theater G. Challenge arguments of historical inevitability. 3 Level Reading Guide Learning Logs Problem Solving H. Hold interpretations of history as tentative. 3 Level Reading Guide Movie Clips Problem Solving I. Evaluate major debates among historians. 4 Mat Summarizing Brochures J. Hypothesize the influence of the past. Lit Circles Gallery Walk Response Journal

17. Historical Research Capabilities A.Formulate historical questions. Access Schema Asking Questions Heritage Picture Collage Predicting Photo Analysis Previewing B. Obtain historical data from a variety of sources. Analyze Political Cartoons Bingo Highlighting Heritage Picture Collage Jigsaw Photo Analysis C. Interrogate historical data. Asking Questions D. Identify the gaps in the available records, marshal contextual knowledge and perspectives of the time and place. Asking Questions Case Study Determining Importance Archelogical Dig In the Book/In My Head /QAR

18. Historical Research Capabilities Continued E. Employ quantitative analysis. Brainstorming Artifact Analysis F. Support interpretations with historical evidence. In the Book/In My Head /QAR Inferring Panel Predicting Picture Test Artifact Analysis Radio show

19. Historical Issues-Analysis and Decision-Making A. Identify issues and problems in the past. Access Schema Cooperative Learning Brainstorming Highlighting Picture Books Radio Show Reporter Activity Top Ten Picture Test Synthesizing B. Marshal evidence of antecedent circumstances. Inferring C. Identify relevant historical antecedents. Blow the Roof Off I Have Who Has D. Evaluate alternative courses of action. Empathy Learning Logs SPAWN Synthesizing Think Pair Share

20. Historical Issues-Analysis and Decision-Making Continued E. Formulate a position or course of action on an issue. Brochures Empathy Think Pair Share British Debate Panel Political Spectrum Sketch to Stretch Skim and Scan F. Evaluate the implementation of a decision. Admit/Exit Slips Brochures Empathy KWLH Picture Test Radio Show Political Spectrum