Student reads and understands information to perform a task. Student evaluates the appropriateness of a variety of resource materials for a specific task. Student understands historical time, chronology, and causation. Student investigates and conducts research. Student analyzes historical information.
Student synthesizes information and reflects on findings.
Student understands and uses the steps of the writing process. Student writes clearly and effectively. After studying the American Civil War students will discuss the outcome, and military leadership on both sides. Students will then come up with a question on who had superior leadership. This lesson will actually be a project over approximately a weeks time.