GT Scope and Sequence Skills Continuum Grade 8 Pre-AP U.S. History
The Grade 8 Pre-AP U.S. History gifted student will be provided opportunities to:
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CREATIVE
THINKING
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Describe the various approaches used by U.S. historical
figures during crisis or conflict
Apply the CPS process to evaluate the effectiveness of a
solution to a problem from U.S. history
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CRITICAL THINKING
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Use guiding questions to select meaningful topics from
U.S. history and research the topic from multiple
perspectives
Evaluate primary and secondary historical sources for
validity and credibility for use in writing a position paper
Present information from individual inquiry to an expert
audience in the field
Demonstrate coherence in oral expression through
uniting and organizing multiple facts, opinions, and
perspectives
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RESEARCH
COMMUNICATION
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Critically analyze the role of the US media throughout
history as it relates to US perceptions of global issues
Select and use appropriate tools or processes to clarify
and justify points of view on historical issues
Examine and evaluate systems of government and political
thought as related to the formation of the U.S.
Investigate how cultural groups have been affected by U.S.
laws, policies, and practices over time
Compare and contrast empirical research studies on topics
from U.S. history retrieved from complex databases
Compare historical and descriptive research reports on
U.S. historical events or figures
Advanced Academic Services
Austin Independent School District
Updated 7/21/2011