Assessment Tools

The following is a list of assessments I use for each of the units I teach throughout the year.  All worksheets and unit tests are from the textbook series we use in our district - The United States and its Neighbors, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1995.  All other assessments listed are linked to tools that I created for the various units.
 

Unit	Assessment Tools	Objectives Assessed
Map and Globe Skills	Worksheets       Map Project Checklist Project Directions	Locate places, regions, and features on the earth Name places, regions, and features on a map Interpret the symbols in a map key Use maps and globes to gather information Locate places, regions, and features on the earth Name places, regions, and features on a map
Native Americans	Worksheets                     Notecard Checklist             Mural Project Checklist and Rubric             Standards Rubric	Describe how natural events in the physical environment affect human activity Explain the geographic factors that influence patterns of settlement and the distribution of population in the United States Explain how the environment affects the way of life of a people Explain how human activity affects the environment Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe how natural events in the physical environment affect human activity Explain the geographic factors that influence patterns of settlement and the distribution of population in the United States Explain how the environment affects the way of life of a people Explain how human activity affects the environment Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources.
Explorers	Worksheets                                 Notecard Checklist         Report Rubric       Poster Project Checklist         Unit Test                 Standards Rubric	Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe and place in chronological order major events in the exploration of the New World Use time lines to see when events took place and how much time passed between events Use maps and other geographic representation and instruments to gather information about people, places, and environments Identify different settlement patterns in America and relate them to physical features and resources Describe how physical characteristics of places influence peoples' perceptions Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Use appropriate conventions and form in writing Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization Compose well organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Use maps and other geographic representation and instruments to gather information about people, places, and environments Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe and place in chronological order major events in the exploration of the New World Use maps and other geographic representation and instruments to gather information about people, places, and environments Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe and place in chronological order major events in the exploration of the New World Use time lines to see when events took place and how much time passed between events Use maps and other geographic representation and instruments to gather information about people, places, and environments Identify different settlement patterns in America and relate them to physical features and resources Describe how physical characteristics of places influence peoples' perceptions
Colonies	Worksheets                       Comparison Charts Directions	Explain how economic systems decide what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who consumes them Describe patterns of work and economic activities in the United States Explain why people and countries voluntarily exchange goods and services Describe how slavery and indentured servitude influenced the early economy of the United States Describe the various motives for settling in colonial America Explain how economic systems decide what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who consumes them Describe patterns of work and economic activities in the United States Describe how slavery and indentured servitude influenced the early economy of the United States
American Revolution and Constitution	Worksheets                                 Notecard Checklist                             Newspaper Article Checklist     Newspaper Project Checklist               Unit Test             Standards Rubric	Identify the historical documents on which our country was founded Identify the three branches of government and their responsibilities Explain checks and balances Explain ways that general public opinion, individuals, and groups influence and shape public policy Identify consistencies and inconsistencies between expressed United States political traditions and ideas and actual practices Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of the United States Use maps and other geographic representation and instruments to gather information about people, places, and environments Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Use maps and other geographic representation and instruments to gather information about people, places, and environments Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of the United States Use appropriate conventions and form in writing Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization Compose well organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences Identify the historical documents on which our country was founded Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of the United States Use appropriate conventions and form in writing Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization Compose well organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences Identify the historical documents on which our country was founded Identify the three branches of government and their responsibilities Explain checks and balances Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of the United States Identify the historical documents on which our country was founded Identify the three branches of government and their responsibilities Explain checks and balances Explain ways that general public opinion, individuals, and groups influence and shape public policy Identify consistencies and inconsistencies between expressed United States political traditions and ideas and actual practices Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of the United States Use maps and other geographic representation and instruments to gather information about people, places, and environments
Westward Movement	Worksheets	Explain how economic systems decide what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who consumes them Describe patterns of work and economic activities in the United States Explain why people and countries voluntarily exchange goods and services Explain the triangle trade route and its influences on the U.S. economy Describe the ways in which participation in the westward movement affected families and communities Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States Describe how natural events in the physical environment affect human activities Explain the geographic factors that influence patterns of settlement and the distribution of population in the United States Explain how human activity affects the environment
Civil War and Reconstruction	Worksheets                                   Notecard Checklist           Report Rubric           Unit Test                   Standards Rubric	Explain ways that general public opinion, individuals, and groups influence and shape public policy Identify consistencies and inconsistencies between expressed United States political traditions and ideas and actual practices Explain how economic systems decide what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who consumes them Describe patterns of work and economic activities in the United States Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States Describe how slavery and indentured servitude influenced the early economy of the United States Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Use appropriate conventions and form in writing Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization Compose well organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences Explain ways that general public opinion, individuals, and groups influence and shape public policy Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States Describe how slavery and indentured servitude influenced the early economy of the United States Identify the historical documents on which our country was founded. Explain ways that general public opinion, individuals, and groups influence and shape public policy Identify consistencies and inconsistencies between expressed United States political traditions and ideas and actual practices Explain how economic systems decide what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who consumes them Describe patterns of work and economic activities in the United States Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States Describe how slavery and indentured servitude influenced the early economy of the United States
Industrial Revolution	Worksheets	Explain how economic systems decide what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who consumes them Describe patterns of work and economic activities in the United States Explain how individuals contributed to economic change through ideas, inventions, and entrepreneurship Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States
20th Century	Worksheets	Explain why people and countries voluntarily exchange goods and services Describe and place in chronological order major events in the 20th century Use time lines to see when events took place and how much time passed between events Describe significant economic events that influenced history Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of Illinois and the United State
World War II	Worksheets                 Notecard Checklist             Information Web Rubric Multimedia Project Rubric       Standards Rubric	Explain ways that general public opinion, individuals, and groups influence and shape public policy Explain how economic systems decide what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who consumes them Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization   Use appropriate instruments, electronic equipment, computers and networks to access information, process ideas and communicate results Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization   Explain ways that general public opinion, individuals, and groups influence and shape public policy Explain how economic systems decide what goods and services are produced, how they are produced, and who consumes them Write questions about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History Research answers about special groups of individuals from eras of U.S. History drawing information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other sources. Describe the influence of key individuals in the historical eras of Illinois and the United States