US History Instructional Calendar 2023-2024 2nd Semester |
Testing | Month | Unit/Topic | Standards | Objectives |
WIDA | January Christmas Break 12/21-1/3 MLK Day 1/15 | Unit 4: World War II Topics ? World War 2 in Europe ? American Neutrality in WWII ? US participation in WWII | USH 5.1 USH 5.2 USH 5.3 USH 5.4 | Examine the causes and course of World War II, the effects of the war on United States society and culture, and the consequences for United States involvement in world affairs. - Vocabulary, Quizzes, Tests
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| February Presidents Day 2/19 | Unit 4: World War II Topics ? Homefront during the war ? Japanese internment during WWII ? FDR’s leadership during WWII | USH 5.5 USH 5.6 USH 5.7 USH 5.8 USH 5.9 | Examine the causes and course of World War II, the effects of the war on United States society and culture, and the consequences for United States involvement in world affairs. - Vocabulary, Quizzes, Tests
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SAT IREAD NWEA | March Spring Break 3/22-29 | Unit 5: Cold War Topics ? Cold War events from 1945 - 1980 ? Impact of the Cold War on the United States ? Cuban Missile Crisis ? Space Race ? Vietnam War ? Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Nixon presidencies | USH 6.1 USH 6.2 USH 6.3 USH 6.4 | Examine the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States during the period from1945 to 1960. - Vocabulary, Quizzes, Tests
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ILEARN | April | Unit 6: Domestic Change [Social, Political, Economic] Topics ? Civil Rights Movement ? Warren Court ? Social movements in the modern era ? Federal government & the social safety net ? Impact of Johnson & Regan on the economy | USH 7.1 USH 7.2 USH 7.3 USH 7.4 USH 7.5 USH 7.6 USH 7.7 USH 7.8 USH 7.9 USH 7.10 USH 7.11 | Examine the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States during the period from1960 to 1980 - Vocabulary, Quizzes, Tests
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ILEARN | May Finals Week Last Day 5/17 | Unit 7: Contemporary America Topics ? Persian Gulf War ? Modern foreign policy ? War on Terror & Impact on America ? Globalization & the economy ? Obama Presidency ? Trump Presidency ? Biden Presidency | USH 8.1 USH 8.2 USH 8.3 USH 8.4 USH 8.5 USH 8.6 USH 8.7 USH 8.8 USH 8.9 USH 8.10 USH 9.1 USH 9.2 USH 9.3 USH 9.4 USH 9.5 USH 9.6 | Examine the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States during the period from1980 to 2001 prior to 9/11. Examine the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States during the period after 9/11. - Vocabulary, Quizzes, Tests
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