US HISTORY - DBA STUDY GUIDE SEGMENT 1 – MODS 1-4 & SEGMENT 2 – MODS 5-8 Hello Amazing US History Students, We are so happy that you are taking this course with us at FLVS! One of the assignments that I find my students get stressed over are the Discussion Based Assessments. Guess what? There is no need to fear…it’s all about having a system. So, here it is! My students who use this system not only blow the DBAs away with “A”s…but then they have an arsenal of awesome notes when it comes time for module exams, finals…AND the EOC exam. You can’t lose. So, here is what you need to do: 1. Print this guide 2. Take notes…each Module is laid out for you with the topics to be discussed on the DBAs. If you see a topic and you know you cannot answer a question, that means you need to go back into the lesson and take notes! 3. Review the notes you have taken before you schedule your DBA with your teacher. 4. After the DBA, freshen up on topics you may have missed so you are ready for the Module exam. 5. Keep notes in a binder so you have them for your final and EOC. If you have any questions, call your instructor! We are here to help you learn. NOW ROCK THOSE DBAs!! 05.08 Review: Assignment For this assignment, you will need to schedule a phone call with your instructor to review your work in the completed module. You should be prepared to discuss the content you've learned and the assignments you've completed. This is also a good time for you to ask your instructor any questions you might have about the course. Possible topics for discussion could include: the causes of World War II U.S. response during the early years of World War II the catalysts that brought the United States into formal involvement in the war the causes and consequences of the attack on Pearl Harbor the causes and consequences of the D-Day invasion the strategy of the Japanese and the U.S. military in the Pacific Theater the ways new military technology enabled the United States to fight successfully on multiple fronts the impact of the Holocaust during World War II on Jews as well as other groups reasons for the U.S. response to the Holocaust before, during, and after World War II the social, political, and economic changes experienced by Americans on the homefront during World War II the use of atomic weapons during World War II and the aftermath of the bombings the consequences of World War II on the United States and the world the end of the war in Europe compared to the end of the war in the Pacific You will receive a grade based on the following: 1. How well you know the information that was presented in the module 2. How well you communicate your thoughts and ideas Please arrange a time for the call that will allow you to discuss the topics presented by the instructor without interruptions. 06.09 Review: Assignment For this assignment, you will need to schedule a phone call with your instructor to review your work in the completed module. You should be prepared to discuss the content you've learned and the assignments you've completed. This is also a good time for you to ask your instructor any questions you might have about the course. Possible topics for discussion could include: the causes for post-World War II prosperity and its effects on American society how post-World War II prosperity differed by ethnic group and social class how the Nuremburg Trials promoted justice post World War II the reasons for and the goals of the United Nations the reasons for and the effectiveness of Truman's foreign policy during the early years of the Cold War the political, social, and economic consequences of the Red Scare the effects of improved nuclear technology on the citizens and government of the United States the concerns related to nuclear proliferation the causes, course and consequences of the Korean War the significant foreign policy events surrounding the Korean War the events that led to the intensification of the cold war the Cold War affected American foreign policy the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba during the 1960s the causes, course, and consequences of the Vietnam War the significant foreign policy events surrounding the Vietnam War how the presidents of the 1960s influenced policy on Vietnam You will receive a grade based on the following: 1. How well you know the information that was presented in the module 2. How well you communicate your thoughts and ideas Please arrange a time for the call that will allow you to discuss the topics presented by the instructor without interruptions. 07.06 Review: Assignment For this assignment, you will need to schedule a phone call with your instructor to review your work in the completed module. You should be prepared to discuss the content you've learned and the assignments you've completed. This is also a good time for you to ask your instructor any questions you might have about the course. Possible topics for discussion could include: President Johnson’s domestic policy the impact of Great Society legislation and its relationship to the New Deal violent and nonviolent protest movements key figures and organizations in the various movements for the expansion of civil rights advancements made in the Women's Rights Movement similarities between social movements the issues surrounding significant Supreme Court cases related to civil rights and liberties You will receive a grade based on the following: 1. How well you know the information that was presented in the module 2. How well you communicate your thoughts and ideas Please arrange a time for the call that will allow you to discuss the topics presented by the instructor without interruptions. 08.05 Review: Assignment For this assignment, you will need to schedule a phone call with your instructor to review your work in the completed module. You should be prepared to discuss the content you've learned and the assignments you've completed. This is also a good time for you to ask your instructor any questions you might have about the course. Possible topics for discussion could include: the relationship between the U.S. and the Middle East from the 1970s to the present political, social and economic concerns facing the U.S. from the 1970s through the present the impact of globalization on the U.S. the impact of trade organizations on the U.S. the relationship between the U.S. and the Caribbean and Latin America the effects of foreign and domestic terrorism on the U.S. the controversy surrounding nuclear weapons in Asia and the Middle East changes in immigration policy and attitudes toward immigration from 1950 to the present the role the U.S. in global human rights policy You will receive a grade based on the following: 1. how well you know the information that was presented in the module 2. how well you communicate your thoughts and ideas Please arrange a time for the call that will allow you to discuss the topics presented by the instructor without interruptions. Discussion-based Assessment Rubric (How you are graded) Performance Criteria Excellent 21–22 points Content Quality Good Needs Improvement Poor 0–14 points 18–20 points 15–17 points The student recalls all or nearly all of the concepts and details since the previous Discussion-Based Assessment. The student recalls most of the concepts and details since the previous DiscussionBased Assessment. The student recalls some of the concepts and details since the previous DiscussionBased Assessment. 22–24 points 18–21 points Discussion reflects a thorough understanding of concepts and details, ability to apply information to real life, and ability to justify arguments related to content. Discussion reflects an appropriate understanding of concepts and details, ability to apply information to real life, and ability to justify arguments related to content. Discussion reflects a partial understanding of concepts and details, ability to apply information to real life, and ability to justify arguments related to content. Discussion reflects a little to no understanding of concepts and details, ability to apply information to real life, and ability to justify arguments related to content. 4 points 3 points 2 points 0–1 point 15–17 points The student recalls few to none of the concepts and details since the previous Discussion-Based Assessment. 0–14 points All of the required Most of the required Some of the required Few to none of the 21st elements are present: elements are present: elements are present: required elements Century are present: Presentatio evidence of evidence of evidence of n Skills commitment commitment commitment evidence of by reaching by reaching by reaching commitment out to the out to the out to the by reaching instructor to instructor to instructor to out to the Performance Criteria Excellent complete the call in a timely manner clear communicati on proper teacherstudent etiquette appropriate to the student's grade level preparation for the call active participation in the conversation Good complete the call in a timely manner clear communicati on proper teacherstudent etiquette appropriate to the student's grade level preparation for the call active participation in the conversation Needs Improvement complete the call in a timely manner clear communicati on proper teacherstudent etiquette appropriate to the student's grade level preparation for the call active participation in the conversation Poor instructor to complete the call in a timely manner clear communicati on proper teacherstudent etiquette appropriate to the student's grade level preparation for the call active participation in the conversation