U.S. History Lesson Steps

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Class Rules Test

Write the following:1. One Rule for Class Attendance

2. One Student Expectation3. One Rule for Cell Phones

4. One Rule for Food and Drink5. Two Class Routines done at the end of

class

Enduring UnderstandingsThe student will understand that the beliefs and ideals of a society influence the social, political, and

economic decisions of that society. The student will understand that when there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result. The student will understand that the culture of a society is the product of the religion, beliefs, customs,

traditions, and government of that society.The student will understand that distribution of power in government is a product of existing documents

and laws combined with contemporary values and beliefs.The student will understand that the actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society

through intended and unintended consequences. The student will understand that location affects a society’s economy, culture, and development.

The student will understand that the movement or migration of people and ideas affects all societies involved.

The student will understand that the production, distribution, and consumption of goods/services produced by the society are affected by the location, customs, beliefs, and laws of the society.

The student will understand that in a democracy, rule of law influences the behavior of citizens, establishes procedures for making policies, and limits the power of government.

The student will understand that technological innovations have consequences, both intended and unintended, for a society.

Essential Questions• How (or why) do you choose the leisure activities you choose? • How do your values or beliefs influence the friends you choose?

• What are some issues that cause conflict in your social groups (friends, clubs, church)? • What changes can occur as a result of the conflict?

• How does your culture influence the friends you choose? • How do the friends you choose influence your culture? How have different cultures impacted your life?

• How is power divided in your house? • How are rules in your home different from those of your friends? Why is the power structure at your

school set up the way it is?• How do your decisions affect those around you?

• How does your decision making change when you are alone versus when you are in a group? • How does geographic location influence your views?

• How does location affect the economy of your community? • Why would your family move and what conflicts would occur as a result?

• What effect does immigration have on your community? • How does government affect your family’s income?

• How would the building or closure of a business affect your community? • What changes in technology have influenced history in America?

• How does technology affect your life today?

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