History-Social Studies
Graduation Requirement No Changes with the New Graduation Requirements: 6 Semester Credits (3 years) 2 Semester Credits of World History 2 Semester Credits of United States History 1 Semester Credit of Government 1 Semester Credit of Economics Or Advanced Equivalent
“Knowledge of our Constitution is not handed down in the gene pool. Each generation must learn about our system of government and the citizen's role.” -Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conner
Students will graduate from the San Diego Unified School District with the knowledge and the skills necessary to become informed and participatory citizens within a democratic nation. These skills can only come as students develop a deep understanding of the history, institutions, people, cultures, and principles which have helped shape the nation and the world. Goals for Student Achievment-2
Course Sequence Lower Elementary Kindergarten: Learning and Working Now and Long Ago Grade 1: A Child’s Place in Time and Space Grade 2: People Who Make a Difference
Course Sequence Upper Elementary Grade 3: Continuity and Change (local history) Grade 4: California: A Changing State Grade 5: US History and Geography: Making a New Nation
Course Sequence Mid-Level Grade 6: World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations Grade 7: World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times Grade 8: US History and Geography: Growth and Conflict
Course Sequence High School Grade 9/10: World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World Grade 11: US History and Geography: Continuity and Change in the Twentieth Century Grade 12: Principals of American Democracy/ Principals of Economics
High School Course Offerings Taken as part of a board-approved high school-community college agreement CTE Course; does not meet A-G requirements
The State of History-Social Science
Measuring Student Success CST – Grade 8 History CST – Modern World History End-of-Course Exam – Grade 11 History CST Advanced Placement Exams
Grade 8 History CST
Modern World History CST
Grade 11 CST
Comparative Gov’t. Euro Human Geography Passing Tests Total Tests Taken Macro Economics Micro Economics Psychology Passing Tests Total Tests Taken US Gov’t.US Hist.Wld. Hist. Passing Tests Total Tests Taken History-Social Science AP Exams
Foundational Skills for Success Chronological Thinking Historical Comprehension Historical Analysis and Interpretation Historical Research Capabilities Historical Issues-Analysis and Decision Making
Thinking about: Counseling for students Counseling for parents Counseling for teachers How do the conversations you have with/ the work you do with these groups relate to the the information you have learned today?