Social Science: History

Content Knowledge
Comprehend
• Historical perspective and analysis by:
o Understanding their own position in history and how history has influenced their kinship group and family ancestors
o Knowing the effects that specific human decisions have had on history
o Understanding the contingency of history
o Demonstrating the ability to perceive past events with historical empathy
o Knowing the influences that specific ideas and beliefs had on a period of history and how events many have been
different in the absence of those ideas and beliefs
o Knowing how to evaluate the credibility and authenticity of historical sources
o Knowing how to evaluate different historical interpretations
o Understanding the social, economic an political climate of significant periods in history and how a particular climate
shaped those who lived at that time
• Significant periods, events, and individuals in United States history
o Including the social movements and political processes that have shaped U.S. history
• Significant periods, events, and individuals in world history
o Including the important events and social, religious and political movements that have shaped world history
Standards for Success (S4S)
Social Science: History
Successful students:
A. Understand historical perspective and historical analysis
B. Know significant periods and events in United States history
C. Know significant periods and events in world history and social, religious and
political movements, as well as major historical figures who influenced such
movements