Ohio's Six Strands of Social Ohio's Six Strands of Social StudiesStudies

Wade A. Borts

ED 448

Dr. Helms

9th Grade U.S. history9th Grade U.S. history

These are the areas of study 9th grade students will be exposed to in this course.– American Heritage– People in Societies– World Interactions– Decision Making & Resources– Democratic Processes– Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities

Strand #1 American HeritageStrand #1 American Heritage

The students will work towards the following goals.– Knowledge of significant events and people in American

History– Abilities to analyze significant events to have complete

understanding of their importance – Abilities to apply their new understanding to current events

Move mouse over photo to access website to see more photos from the Civil War

Move mouse over photo to access website to see more photos from the Civil War

American Heritage WebsitesAmerican Heritage Websites

The Civil War – Emancipation Experience Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Should the Government apologize for Slav

ery Ancestors in the Americas Pony Express Home Station

American Heritage AssignmentsAmerican Heritage Assignments

Using website #2, plan a trip along the route Lewis & Clark took during their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.

Review website #5 and write a one page paper about the significance of the Pony Express and its effect on western expansion.

Watch Part 2 of Ancestors in the Americas and reflect on the importance of Chinese Americans in the 19th century.

American Heritage Assignments cont.American Heritage Assignments cont.

Write a 1 page reflection on the classroom activity performed in accordance with website #1.

Review the economics of the North and South before the Civil War and explain how the differences of the two helped bring on the Civil War.

Read the article in website #3 and write your own opinion about what the present government should do for those who’s ancestors were hurt by slavery.

American Heritage Assignments cont.American Heritage Assignments cont.

Describe the different roles of women in the Civil War and their importance.

View the movie Andersonville and write a one page reflection about Civil War prison camps.

Explain the importance of the Presidential election of 1860 and how it helped bring the U.S. to civil war.

Describe how women lived and worked in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Strand #2 People in SocietiesStrand #2 People in Societies

The students will work towards the following goals.– Knowledge and understanding of different

cultures and their development in the U.S.– Knowledge of important persons of minority

cultures in the 19th century.– Understanding of the steps the U.S.

government took to be more inclusive of all cultures in society.

People in Societies WebsitesPeople in Societies Websites

The Irish in America Chinese History in the U.S.A. Exploring Amistad The Trail of Tears The African American Journey from Slaver

y to Freedom

People in Societies AssignmentsPeople in Societies Assignments

Using website #3, write a one page reaction to the events surrounding the Amistad.

View the The Irish in America video #2 and write a one page paper about the differences between Irish immigrant communities and other immigrant communities in the U.S.

Using website #4 form American Heritage and website #2 form this section, write a reaction about the effects Chinese immigrants had on the U.S. expansion westward.

People in Societies Assignments cont.People in Societies Assignments cont.

Write about the effects the Treaty of New Echota had on the Cherokee Indians of North Georgia using website #4 and your text.

Is America a “melting pot” for the world population? Write your opinion about 19th century immigration and its effects on modern day America.

Choose an influential African-American from the 19th century and write about their influence on the nation during their time.

People in Societies Assignments cont.People in Societies Assignments cont.

Write five experiences an Irish immigrant would have after getting off the boat in an American city.

Choose a Native American person in the 19th century and describe their impact on the U.S.

Write your opinion of who is to blame for allowing the enslavement of African Americans.

Describe attempts by the government to eliminate the Native Americans from U.S. territory.

World InteractionsWorld Interactions

The goals students will be working towards are described below.– Understand the significance of the

development of U.S. transportation systems during the 19th century.

– Understanding why people go to war against each other.

– Knowledge and understanding of government legislation that helped start or end wars during the 19th century.

World Interactions WebsitesWorld Interactions Websites

Chicago “L” .org Ohio’s Historic Canals The Emancipation Proclamation From Revolution to Reconstruction Western Union History

World Interactions AssignmentsWorld Interactions Assignments

The Gold Rush brought a massive amount of Americans across the plains. What methods of transportation did they use to get to California.

Describe the development of the inland city canal systems and the purposes they served.

Study website #1 and write an opinion on the effects of the mass transit systems like the one built by Chicago.

Canal systems like the ones described in website #2 provided tremendous advantages to inland states. Describe these advantages in detail.

World Interactions Assignments cont.World Interactions Assignments cont.

Review issues like the Missouri Compromise and explain how these agreements assisted in bringing the U.S. to civil war.

Review the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War Amendments and explain how they helped free the slaves from bondage but not from discrimination.

Read excerpts of literature from Mark Twain and write a reflection about how people lived in the South during the 1800s.

World Interactions Assignments cont.World Interactions Assignments cont.

Communications improved throughout the 19th century. Make a timeline describing these improvements.

Use website #5 and American Heritage website #5 to explain the development of communications in the 19th century.

Draw a map of the U.S. at the high point of expansion. Include rivers, mountains, and roads that played major factors in America’s move to the West.

Decision Making & ResourcesDecision Making & Resources

Goals for the students involving this strand are listed below.

• Analyze the reasons for the U.S. and other nations imperialistic actions of the 19th century.• Knowledge and understanding of the rise of

labor organization.• Understand the changing attitude of the

U.S. government towards the economy.

Decision Making & Resources Decision Making & Resources WebsitesWebsites

Internet Modern History Sourcebook: Imperialism March to the Flag The Lords of Industry Henry Carey: excerpts form

The Harmony of Interests The Spread of Industrialization

Decision Making & Resources Decision Making & Resources AssignmentsAssignments

Review the text of website #1 and write a reaction about European Imperialism in China.

Review website #2 and analyze the feelings of the Imperialists of America.

Review website #1. Describe the Imperialist movement into Africa in the 19th century.

Review the article in website #3 and write your reaction to the complaints about the establishment of unions in the U.S.

Decision Making & Resources Decision Making & Resources Assignments cont.Assignments cont.

Review the article in website #3 and provide an argument that supports the form of competition that is being described.

Review the concepts presented in website#4 and form an opinion about increased activism of the government in the economy.

Create an timeline showing the U.S. transition from an agrarian to an industrial nation.

Decision Making & Resources Decision Making & Resources Assignments cont.Assignments cont.

Provide a list of inventions that helped the U.S. move from an agrarian to an industrial society.

List the economic reasons for European colonization of Africa and India.

Observe the tables of website #5 and draw conclusions about the impact of industrialization on the world.

Democratic ProcessesDemocratic Processes

The students will work towards the following goals.– Understanding the U.S. Constitution.– Knowledge and understanding of Supreme

Court cases that expanded federal power.– Knowledge of political parties and their

influences on the American people.

Democratic Processes WebsitesDemocratic Processes Websites

The U.S. Constitution Foundation for American Politics A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation The Judicial Branch: Interpreting the Constitution The Executive Branch: Powers of the Presidency

Democratic Processes AssignmentsDemocratic Processes Assignments

Examine the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision and explain what powers it gave the Supreme Court.

Examine the McCulloch v. Maryland Supreme Court decision and explain what powers it gave the federal government.

Explain the reasons why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.

Explain the importance the election of 1800 and its impact on the next twenty years of the American Government.

Democratic Processes Assignments Democratic Processes Assignments cont.cont.

Explain the concept ‘Checks & Balances’ and the importance of it.

Explain the Commerce Clause of the Constitution Art. 1, Sec. 8, clause 3 and what powers it provides the U.S. Congress.

Trace the development of political parties in the 19th century.

Review the Impeachment Process of the Constitution and provide examples of it being implemented in the 19th century.

Democratic Processes Assignments Democratic Processes Assignments cont.cont.

Compare and contrast the government systems of France and the U.S. in the 19th century.

Define federalism and provide some examples of it being applied to government actions.

Citizenship Rights & ResponsibilitiesCitizenship Rights & Responsibilities

Students will work towards learning the following goals.– Understand why it is important for citizens to

participate in the public policy process.– Knowledge & understanding the processes

people had to go through in the 19th century to get the right to vote.

– Understand propaganda and how it is used to influence the public.

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities WebsitesWebsites

Idea Central Institute for Better Education Through Resource

Technology New York Times Active Dayton Women’s Rights in 19th Century Persia

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities AssignmentsAssignments

Create a timeline that shows the history of voting rights in the U.S. Be sure to include significant events that led to certain groups gaining the right to vote.

Define Propaganda and then give some examples that you find in present day politics.

Review political cartoons of the 19th century and point out specific uses of propaganda in each.

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities AssignmentsAssignments

Determine what sources would be good to find information about political leaders in the current election campaigns and write your opinion about who is the best candidate.

Explain the importance of serving your community.

Observe local issues using website #4 and explain why these issues are important to your community.

Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities AssignmentsAssignments

Compare the voting rights of other nations with the U.S. in the 19th century using website #5 or other sites you can find.

Review the issue of slavery in the 19th century. Provide examples of propaganda from both sides of the argument before it was settled by the Civil War.

Participate in a community project and write a reflection statement about your experience.

Provide your opinion on how slavery divided the nation in national elections during the 19th century.