CHA 3U

Investigate the origins and development of the United States to understand its global impact. Use research-driven simulations to navigate key historical events and evaluate primary sources.

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How Does This Course Work?

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Critical Analysis Frameworks

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Course Outline

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Daily Tasks

Media Logs

Learning Goals:

  • Quickly analyze the reliability of various types of media encountered in real life
  • Communicate the rationale behind conclusions to others
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Research Questions Index

A comprehensive list of historical inquiries driving the simulation. Use these questions to guide your research and progress the narrative.

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Quiz Questions

Learning Goals:

  • Communicate a question concisely
  • “think deeper” about the topics you investigate
  • Draw conclusions from available evidence
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End-of-Unit Assignments

Artefact

Learning Goals:

  • Apply research to assess the historical significance of an object
  • Use terminology appropriately
  • Document research in an accepted format
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Tutorials

Learning Goals:

  • Effectively communicate learning to people in my life
  • Select important and appropriate information for the audience
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Your Masterpiece

Learning Goals:

  • Understand what life was like during the period in question
  • Make connections between different events and see the interconnectedness of the world
  • Use modern tools to communicate efficiently and effectively
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Exam Task

Exam Task

Learning Goals:

  • Use research skills to identify and select important information
  • Apply historical thinking skills to create a coherent explanation of trends and communicate thinking
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