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US History and Government Examination: January 2010 AssessmentUS History and Government Examination: January 2010 Assessment
Publisher
New York State Education Department
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 hrs
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2010
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US History and Government Examination: January 2010

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This US History and Government Examination: January 2010 assessment also includes:
  • Social Studies Essay Booklet
  • Scoring Key, Part I (.pdf)
  • Scoring Key, Part I and Rating Guide, Part II - Thematic Essay
  • Rating Guide, Part IIIA and Part IIIB - DBQ
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From the trade of the colonial era to the Clean Water Act, water has shaped American history. Class members unpack how water affected the American story using primary sources that span events including the Lewis and Clark expedition to concerns about climate change. Other resource questions include a discussion of how writing has impacted American history and multiple choice questions tied to stimulus. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

water, american history, test preparation, test-taking strategies, primary source analysis, primary sources, primary source images, american literature

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a group activity based on the scaffolded primary source analysis
  • Use assessment questions to review content

Classroom Considerations

  • Resource is the 2010 US History New York State Regents exam

Pros

  • Multiple choice questions integrate skills and knowledge
  • Scoring guidelines ensure quality pupil feedback

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.5 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.8 RH.9-10.9 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.5 RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.8 RH.11-12.9 RH.11-12.10

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