1. History-Social Studies

2. 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

3. “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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. High School Course Offerings Taken as part of a board-approved high school-community college agreement CTE Course; does not meet A-G requirements

10. The State of History-Social Science

11. Measuring Student Success CST – Grade 8 History CST – Modern World History End-of-Course Exam – Grade 11 History CST Advanced Placement Exams

12. Grade 8 History CST

13. Modern World History CST

14. Grade 11 CST

15. Comparative Gov’t. Euro Human Geography Passing Tests 231210 Total Tests Taken 265110 Macro Economics Micro Economics Psychology Passing Tests 413476 Total Tests Taken 8930688 US Gov’t.US Hist.Wld. Hist. Passing Tests 301538249 Total Tests Taken 608988614 History-Social Science AP Exams

16. Foundational Skills for Success Chronological Thinking Historical Comprehension Historical Analysis and Interpretation Historical Research Capabilities Historical Issues-Analysis and Decision Making

17. 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?