2. Ten Goals
1. Historical and Social Sciences Analysis Skills
2. United States History and Geography
3. Principles of American Democracy
4. Contemporary Issues
5. World History, Culture, and Geography
6. Principles of Economics
7. Historical Interpretation
8. Historical Research, Evidence, and Point of View
9. Civic and Political Participation
10. Geographic Literacy:
3. Historical and Social Sciences Analysis
Skills
This section outlines the skills and strategies that students should develop for
analyzing historical events, interpreting primary and secondary sources, and
conducting historical research.
For Dyslexic Students:
• Tools: Use graphic organizers and visual aids to help students with dyslexia
organize information. Provide access to tactile materials like historical maps,
timelines, and 3D models.
• Supports: Offer oral explanations and discussions to reinforce analytical skills.
Allow for verbal responses in addition to written assignments.
• Accommodations: Provide extended time for analyzing historical documents
and sources. Offer alternative assessment formats like verbal reports or
multimedia presentations.
4. United States History and Geography
This part covers a range of topics related to U.S. history and geography,
typically including units on colonial America, the American Revolution, the
Constitution, the Civil War and Reconstruction, westward expansion, the
Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, the
Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and contemporary U.S.
history.
For Dyslexic Students:
• Tools: Use dyslexia-friendly fonts and formatting in textbooks and
materials. Provide visual aids and interactive resources to supplement
reading.
• Supports: Encourage class discussions and debates to promote
understanding. Offer audio recordings or audiobooks for key texts.
• Accommodations: Allow extra time for reading assignments. Provide
guided notes or summaries of historical events. Offer alternatives to written
reports, such as oral presentations.
5. Principles of American Democracy
This section focuses on the principles and structures of American
democracy, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the branches
of government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
For dyslexic students:
• Tools: Use visual aids and interactive simulations to explain
democratic processes and government structures.
• Supports: Offer verbal explanations of constitutional principles. Use
mnemonic devices or acronyms to aid memory.
• Accommodations: Allow for oral presentations or discussions to
demonstrate knowledge of democratic principles. Provide additional
time for written assignments.
6. Contemporary Issues
This part addresses current and contemporary issues in U.S. history
and government, which may include topics like civil rights, social
justice movements, environmental issues, and international relations.
For dyslexic students:
• Tools: Use visual aids, infographics, and multimedia resources to
present contemporary issues. Provide access to audiobooks or
podcasts related to current events.
• Supports: Encourage class discussions and debates to foster
understanding of complex issues. Offer audio summaries of articles
or reports.
• Accommodations: Allow for verbal discussions or presentations on
contemporary issues. Offer alternative formats for assignments, such
as video reflections.
7. World History, Culture, and Geography
This domain encompasses a study of world history, cultures, and
geography, often including units on ancient civilizations, world
religions, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration,
the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and more.
For dyslexic students:
• Tools: Use visual aids and interactive maps to teach world history
and geography. Provide access to tactile maps and models.
• Supports: Encourage class discussions and oral reports on
historical events. Provide audiobooks or audio resources on world
history topics.
• Accommodations: Offer extended time for reading assignments.
Provide guided notes for lectures and reading materials. Allow for
verbal assessments or projects.
8. Principles of Economics
This section introduces students to economic concepts and principles,
covering topics such as supply and demand, market structures, fiscal
and monetary policy, and global economics.
For dyslexic students:
• Tools: Use visual diagrams and charts to explain economic
concepts. Provide interactive simulations to illustrate economic
principles.
• Supports: Offer oral explanations and discussions on economic
topics. Use real-world examples to reinforce understanding.
• Accommodations: Allow for verbal assessments or presentations.
Provide extra time for written assignments related to economic
concepts.
9. Historical Interpretation
This element encourages students to develop their historical
interpretation and analysis skills, including understanding different
historical perspectives and how historical events are represented and
analyzed.
For dyslexic students:
• Tools: Use visual aids to explain different historical perspectives and
interpretations. Provide access to historical images and primary
source documents.
• Supports: Encourage class discussions and debates to explore
historical interpretations. Offer oral explanations of differing
viewpoints.
• Accommodations: Allow for oral presentations or discussions to
demonstrate understanding of historical interpretations. Provide
extended time for written reflections.
10. Historical Research, Evidence,
Point of View
This part emphasizes the importance of research skills, the evaluation
of historical evidence, and understanding how point of view influences
historical interpretation.
For dyslexic students:
• Tools: Provide access to primary sources with clear formatting. Use
visual aids to explain research methods.
• Supports: Offer oral guidance on conducting historical research.
Use mnemonic devices to remember research steps.
• Accommodations: Provide extra time for research projects and
written assignments. Allow for verbal explanations of research
findings.
11. Civic and Political Participation
This section aims to educate students about the rights and
responsibilities of citizens in a democracy and encourages active civic
engagement.
For dyslexic students:
• Tools: Use visual aids and interactive resources to explain civic
processes and political participation.
• Supports: Encourage class discussions on civic topics. Use
mnemonic devices to remember civic responsibilities.
• Accommodations: Allow for oral presentations or discussions on
civic and political topics. Provide extra time for written assignments
related to civic engagement.
12. Geographic Literacy
This domain focuses on developing students' knowledge and skills
related to geography, including map reading, spatial analysis, and an
understanding of global interconnections.
For dyslexic students:
• Tools: Use visual maps and geographic data to teach geography.
Provide access to tactile maps and interactive tools.
• Supports: Encourage class discussions on geographic topics. Use
mnemonic devices to remember geographical facts.
• Accommodations: Allow for oral assessments or presentations on
geographic topics. Provide extended time for written assignments
related to geography.
