Washington State History What should I teach? Direction from Laws and Experts

Washington State WAC WAC (High School Graduation Requirements): The study of Washington state history and government is encouraged to include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indian people who were the first inhabitants of the state. For purposes of the Washington state history and government requirement only, the term "secondary school students" shall mean a student who is in one of the grades seven through twelve. RCW 28A (Study of Constitutions) The study of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Washington shall be a condition prerequisite to graduation from the public and private high schools of this state.

Social Studies EALRS 5 Social Studies strands: Civics Economics Geography History Skills

Washington State History EALR specific to WSH History EALR: 1. The student examines and understands major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology, and cause-effect relationships in United States, world, and Washington State history. 1.2 Understand events, trends, individuals, and movements shaping United States, world, and Washington State history Grade 8 Benchmark: WA1.2.2 Identify and analyze the contributions of the following eras in the development of Washington State: The emergence of Washington State (statehood-1930) The Great Depression and World War II ( ) Post World War II domestic political, social, and economic issues ( ) Contemporary Washington (1980-present)

Washington State Geography EALR specific to WSH Geography EALR: 2. The student understands the complex physical and human characteristics of places and regions. 2.3 Identify the characteristics that define the Pacific Northwest and the Pacific Rim as regions Grade 8 Benchmark: Examine the Pacific Northwest as part of the Pacific Rim region and describe similarities and differences among Pacific Rim countries with regard to oceans, landforms, trade, and culture (Five Themes)

Washington State Civics EALR specific to WSH Civics EALR: 2. The student analyzes the purposes and organization of governments and laws. 2.1 Understand and explain the organization of federal, state, and local government including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches at, and among, the three levels of government. Grade 8 Benchmark: 2.1.2a Describe how the state and federal government derives its power from the consent of the governed through voting, constituent meetings 2.1.2b Describe the structure of state and federal government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; federal, state, and local levels; and political parties

Pivotal Events in Washington State History: David Nicandri (Washington State Historical Society) John Findlay (University of Washington) Paul Hirt (Washington State University 1. Decimation of Indian Populations by white-carried disease. 2. Introduction of the horse to Northwest Indian Tribes in the early 1700’s. 3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition of The Oregon Treaty of Governor Isaac Stevens’ treaties with Northwest Indian Tribes in The Great Depression of the 1930’s. 7. The rise of industrial unions in the Northwest, including the Industrial Workers of the World. 8. World War II 9. The Rise of Environmentalism. I like to add the Completion of the Northern route of the Transcontinental Railroad in (Seattle Times, 8/29/99)

Expectations: Student meets graduation requirement when they earn a passing grade in 7 th grade Washington State History (specific to trimester). The specific grade will not be reported on the transcript. Curriculum Maps – draft as a guide. Develop common assessments in order to collaborate about student achievement. Laying foundation of prior knowledge for future social studies classes.