CAP 033 - Washington State History

Credits: 2.5
LEC hours per week: 2.500
This course is designed for students seeking an adult high school diploma through the High School 21 program, students studying for the GED exam, and students seeking educational enrichment. In this course, students will investigate Washington State history and government through a variety of multimedia, reading, writing, art, and music. Students will get a foundational overview of Washington State, its history and government, beginning with the geographical location and features, exploration and settlement, statehood and the structure of government and culminating in a project to be submitted to the HS 21 portfolio to demonstrate competency. Students who successfully complete this course earn HS 21+ credit for the Washington State History requirement. Students can earn additional credit if they demonstrate the requisite competencies in reading and writing. All students under 19 years of age must have a signed release from the last school they attended. Students 16-17 years of age must first be admitted to the College following the Alternative Education Program (AEP) Eligibility or Underage Admissions Policy, which is available in the High School Programs office. Formerly: ABE 033.
Course Outcomes:

Evaluate, interact, and respond to the events in Washington State history through exploration of texts, audio, and visual media of historical eras.
Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens addressed in the Washington State Constitution.
Explore current issues affecting Washington State, including elections, ballot measures, initiatives, and referenda.
evaluate arguments presented in diverse media formats. (CCRS R5-9)
Comprehend a variety of texts, summarizing key supporting details, and citing specific textual evidence. (CCRS R1, 2, and 10)
Create logical arguments and cite evidence using logical and valid reasoning. (CCRS W1 and 9)
Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style is appropriate to the task while using an academic writing process. (CCRS W2, 3, 4, and 5)
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects, assessing the credibility of sources, integrating information, and citing relevant sources. (CCRS W7, 8, and 9)
Perform basic mathematical computations, including data represented in charts, graphs, and maps.
Use technology skills for academic purposes, including word processing and learning management systems, and to increase background knowledge, access information, and enhance scholarship.
Students will show proficiency at level D in Reading based on the Career and College Readiness standards anchors 1,2,5,6,7,9, and 10 (use reading rubric to determine competency).
Students will show proficiency at Level D in Writing based on the Career and College Readiness standards anchors 1,2,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 (use writing rubric to determine competency).
Students will show proficiency at level B in Math based on the Career and College Readiness standards anchors 1,2,3,4,5,6 (Use math rubric to determine competency)

Course Topics:

Foundational overview of Washington State.
Geographic location:
- Exploration and settlement of Washington state
- Statehood
Washington state government:
- Washington State Constitution
- Electoral issues, including elections, ballot measures, initiatives, and referenda
- State and local government organizations and procedures
- Current issues addressed at each level of government
Citizen rights and responsibilities
- Voting
- Civic duties and engagement