CP+Grivois,Timothy

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title: Emergence of a Nation** **Grade Level(s):** **Grade 10**


 * Subject/Topic Area(s): U.S. Origins and the Lasting Impact of Democracy, 1783-1815**
 * Key Words: Democracy, Diplomacy, War of 1812, United States, Britain, France**
 * Designed by: Timothy Grivois Time Frame:**
 * School District: RSU#9 School: Mt. Blue High School**


 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * Students will understand the sequence of events taking place between 1783-1815, taking note of the events that have carried historical significance to the present day. Students will analyze and comprehend democratic structure and the evolution of democracy as a concept. Students will also take an in-depth look at several important historical documents and be able to verbalize their significance and denote importance. Students will understand and evaluate the progress of the United States as a world power and engage in discussions regarding the current global climate, including political dynamics and economic situations. Students will demonstrate mastery through the coursework culminating with the creation of an iMovie newscast outlining one particularly important event. Students will attain mastery & perspective in that context-specific area and present it to the class. ||