ERIC ED468211: K-12 Achievement Standards Teacher's Guide to the Humanities.

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*Academic Standards; Elementary Secondary Education;
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*State Standards; Student Educational Objectives; Teaching
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ABSTRACT
This teacher's guide outlines Idaho's K-12 achievement
standards in the humanities. The guide first presents a glossary of relevant
humanities terms, such as aesthetics, genre, and culture/cultures. The
standards are divided into 16 parts: "858 Interdisciplinary Humanities
(1)
Kindergarten through Grade 3"; "866 Visual and Performing Arts
(2)
Kindergarten through Grade 3, Sections 867 through 872";
"875 World
(3)
History Humanities (Humanities in a Historical Context) Kindergarten through
"883 Foreign Language Kindergarten through Grade 3, Sections
Grade 3";
(4)
"892 Interdisciplinary Humanities Grades 4 through 5";
884 through 889";
(5)
"900 Visual and Performing Arts Grades 4 through 5, Sections 901 through
(6)
"909 World History-Humanities (Humanities in a Historical Context)
906";
(7)
"917 Foreign Language Grades 4 and 5, Sections 918
Grades 4 and 5";
(8)
"926 Interdisciplinary Humanities Grades 6 through 8";
through 923";
(10)
(9)
"934 Visual and Performing Arts Grades 6 through 8, Sections 935 through
"943 World History-Humanities (Humanities in a Historical Context)
940";
(11)
"951 Foreign Language Grades 6 through 8, Sections
Grades 6 through 8";
(12)
952 through 957";
(13) "960 Interdisciplinary Humanities Grades 9 through 12,
(14) "969 Visual and Performing Arts Grades 9
Sections 961 through 975";
through 12, Sections 970 through 975"; "978 World History-Humanities
(15)
(Humanities in a Historical Context) Grades 9 through 12, Sections 979
"987 Foreign Language Grades 9 through 12, Sections
through 984"; and (16)
988 through 993." (BT)
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Carson, Sheri, Twin Falls, Health
Aguilar, Pat, Coeur d'Alene, Science
Caywood, Susan, Idaho City, Health
Allen, Dianne, Desmet, Math
Chandler, Steven, Arco, Social Studies
Allred, Shannon, Pocatello, Language Arts
Chesley, Michael, Burley, Humanities
Anderson, Judy, McCall, Humanities
Chojnacky, Debbie, Boise, Humanities
Anderson, Lorna, Blackfoot, Social Studies
Christensen, Lynnae, Shelley, Math
Anderson, Marianne, Pocatello, Science
Christensen, Sandra, Aberdeen, Science
Anderson, Paul, Coeur d'Alene, Health
Clute, Loa, Idaho Falls, Health
Andrew, Penny, Boise, Social Studies
Collins, Rick, New Meadows, Social Studies
Ardinger, Rick, Boise, Humanities
Combes, Barbara, Preston, Math
Astorquia, Rosie, Coeur d'Alene, Math
Cook, Crystal, Emmett, Humanities
Austin, Ellen, Rupert, Science
Cope, Stan, Pocatello, Humanities
Baer !ocher, Corey, Kellogg, Humanities
Correia, Gail, Meridian, Health
Bair, Khristie, Boise, Health
Cowan, Donna, Emmett, Humanities
Barber, Brian, Meridian, Health
Cowger, Shari, Twin Falls, Humanities
Barber, Lonnie, Caldwell, Language Arts
Cronnelly, Tim, Cascade, Humanities
Barrie, Shirley, Idaho Falls, Social Studies
Crosier, Lynne, Shelley, Social Studies
Bastian, Janine, Boise, Math
Crum ley, Aartje, Blackfoot, Humanities
Batten, Mary Ann, Idaho City, Math
Currie, Lois, Pinehurst, Language Arts
Bauman, Hazel, Coeur d'Alene, Language Arts
Currie, Paul, Kellogg, Humanities
Berg, Linda, Meridian, Humanities
Cutler, Ann, Coeur d'Alene, Language Arts
Berg, Shauna, Idaho Falls, Language Arts
Daniel, Robert, Dubois, Social Studies
Bergstrand, Tama, Bonners Ferry, Humanities
Danielson, Cindy, Burley, Language Arts
Berkey, Kim, Pinehurst, Language Arts
Dawes, Kathy, Moscow, Science
Bielenberg, John, Meridian, Humanities
Deering, Barbara, Boise, Science
Bieze, Judy, Coeur d'Alene, Language Arts
Dickerson, Kathleen, Moscow, Math
Billetz, John, Post Falls, Science
Donicht, Terry, Twin Falls, all subjects
Blue, Nancy, Caldwell, Science
Drick, Bonnie, Eagle, Language Arts
Bodell Jo Ann, Idaho Falls, Science
Eck, Paul, Bovil, Health
Bologna, Mary, Hayden Lake, Language Arts
Edmonson, Cathy, Lewiston, Math
Boots, Eileen, Weiser, Science
Eisenbarth, Barbara, Boise, Health
Boyer, Jean, Boise, Social Studies
Erwin, Carolyn, Heyburn, Language Arts
Brady, Jerry, Idaho Falls, Language Arts
Esquibel, Gladys, Burley, Humanities
Braun, Lorraine, Idaho City, Humanities
Ex line, Shawna, Boise, Language Arts
Brill, Susan, Mountain Home, Math
Fallon, Jane, Moscow, Science
Brizzee, Paul, Idaho Falls, Humanities
Farley, Tom, Boise, Math
Brown, Chris St. Anthony, Social Studies
Farmin, Bonnie, Kellogg, all subjects
Brown, Helen, Buhl, Health
Fazio, Dawn, Moscow, Science
Brown, Kelli, Boise, Humanities
Ferell, Mary, Twin Falls, Health
Brown, Tom, Boise, Math
Femandez-Aranguiz, Viola, Nampa, Humanities
Browne, Teri, Moore, Science
Feusahrens, Bill, Filer, Social Studies
Brumbaugh, Velma, Bonners Ferry, Language Arts
Fineman, Sue, Idaho Falls, Social Studies
Bug-Townsend, Leah Idaho Falls, Science
Finlay, Jennifer, Kellogg, Math
Burch, Ted, Coeur d'Alene, Social Studies
Ford, Larry, Pocatello, Math
Burgess, Clinton, Boise, Humanities
Fox, Evin, Twin Falls, Math
Burke, Julie, Lewiston, Humanities
Fox, Linda, Moscow, Social Studies
Byrd, Lilia, Nampa, Humanities
Francis, Jim, Idaho Falls, Social Studies
Calkins, Sandra, Richfield, Science
Freiburger, Jane, Rupert, Language Arts
Campbell, Cindy, Weiser, Math
Friday, Alberta, Fort Hall, Language Arts
Campos, Jeanne, Nampa, Humanities
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Jensen, Rosalie, Pocatello, Language Arts
Galey, Laura, Lewiston, Language Arts
Johnson, Anne, Nampa, Language Arts
Gambliel, Maria Carmen, Boise, Humanities
Jones, Barbara, Burley, Social Studies
Gamer, Phyllis, Meridian, Social Studies
Jones, Bertha, Idaho Falls, Humanities
Gates, George, Pocatello, Social Studies
Jones, Dean, Boise, Math
Geis ler, Jennifer, St. Anthony, Science
Jones, Peggy, Boise, Social Studies
Gilchrist, Kaye, Boise, Humanities
Jordan, Ken, Moscow, Social Studies
Girvan, James, Pocatello, Health
Kelsey, Allen, Wendell, Social Studies
Glennon, Karen, Boise, Language Arts
Kennedy, Teresa, Moscow, Humanities
Goeckner, Carol Rae, Wendell, Math
Kerby, Connie, Weiser, Math
Gonzalez, Hank, Pocatello, Language Arts
Ketchum, Tracy, Osbum, Science
Goodwin, Carl, Meridian, Humanities
Kidd, Kimberly, Rupert, Science
Goss, Jonathan, Bliss, Humanities
Kinghom, Cindy, Pocatello, Language Arts
Gould, Elizabeth, Boise, Humanities
Knapp, Shannon, Preston, Social Studies
Grainger-Wilson, Helen, Potlatch, Humanities
Koehler, Grace, Wendell, Language Arts
Grunke, Judy, Weiser, Science
Koshuta, Vic, Garden Valley, Science
Guerra, Andy, Pocatello, Social Studies
Kreutzer, Natalie, Moscow, Humanities
Gunter, Jill, McCammon, Health
Krueger, Sonja, Boise, Science and Social Studies
Hagler, Geri, Coeur d'Alene, Science
Kuntz, Kathy, Hayden Lake, Health
Hahn, Lucy, Boise, Math
Kuntz, Michael, Boise, Science
Hall, Kay, Post Falls, Social Studies
Lagattuta, Nunzio, Emmett, Humanities
Hallett, Marcia, Wendell, Health
Lane, Miffy, Pocatello, Language Arts
Hammond, Michelle, Caldwell, Science
Larracoechea, Sharon, Boise, Humanities
Hanlon, Heather, Boise, Humanities
Larsen, Nancy, Coeur d'Alene, Language Arts
Hansen, Lance, Emmett, Math
Lattimer, Penny, Lakefork, Science
Hansen, Vaughn, Pocatello, Social Studies
Lauer, Gary, Boise, Health and Humanities
Hardenbrook, Jim, Caldwell, Social Studies
Laughlin, Desiree, Idaho Falls, Humanities
Harman, Karla, Moscow, Health
Law, Mary Kay, Culdesac, Science
Harrington, Susan, Boise, Science and Math
Lenz, Greta, Ashton, Social Studies
Harrington, Tom, Blackfoot, Humanities
Lewis, Eleanor, Preston, Language Arts
Harris, Matt, Coeur d'Alene, Humanities
Lien, Keith, Jerome, Humanities
Hartley, Joyce, Boise, Social Studies
London, Jerri, Fairfield, Language Arts
Hartnett, Patti, Weiser, Science
Luckey, Angela, Pocatello, Social Studies and Humanities
Harwood, M. Jan, Pocatello, Math
Lusk, Katie, Aberdeen, Social Studies
Hasselquist, Claudia, Boise, Health
Lyons, Mike, Boise, Math
Hatch, Karen, Burley, Humanities
Madden, Dano, Boise, Humanities
Hearn, Paula, Post Falls, Social Studies
Major, Kris, Boise, Social Studies
Heath, Jerry, Blackfoot, Humanities
Maloney, Catherine, Boise, Math
Heaton, Debra, Lewiston, Social Studies
Mann, Steven, Parma, Math
Hemming, lane, Rexburg, Language Arts
Manor, Kathleen, Post Falls, Social Studies
Herron, Bruce, Boise, Science
Mansell, Cathy, Boise, Humanities
Hibbert, Pocatello, Language Arts
Marcel lus, Ace, Twin Falls, Science
Hill, Lynette, Boise, Language Arts
Martin, Linda, Kellogg, Language Arts
Hininger, Jan, Nampa, Language Arts
Martin, Marsha, Bovill, Health
Hollifield, Carol, Hansen, Social Studies
Mason, Debbie, Twin Falls, Social Studies
Homan, Scott, Nampa, Science
Mather, Vicki, Smithfield, Math
Horn, Michael, Eagle, Science
Mauer, Carolyn, Boise, Social Studies
Hoy, Peggy, Twin Falls, Language Arts
Maxey, Gale, Boise, Language Arts and Humanities
Hughbanks, Fineas, Gooding, Science
Maxwell, Lori, Moscow, Math
Hughes, Ginny, Hayden Lake, Language Arts
Mayton, Gary, Lewiston, Math
Hunt, Kathy, Boise, Social Studies
McBumey, Constance, Blackfoot, Humanities
Iverson, Edna, Sandpoint, Science
McCaffee, Paige, Howe, Social Studies
Jackman, Teresa, Aberdeen, Social Studies
McCloskey, Richard, Boise, Science
Jakubowski, Joe, Caldwell, Health
McCurdy, Donna, Arco, Social Studies
Jameson, Susan, Coeur d'Alene, Math
McCurdy, Laruie, Boise, Social Studies and Humanities
Jansen, Marilyn, Wendell, Language Arts
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Proser, William, Coeur d'Alene, Language Arts
McDonough, Kevin, American Falls, Math
Ramirez, Kelley, Twin Falls, Humanities
Mc Dorman, Bill, Hai ley, Humanities
Ranells, Mary Ann, Twin Falls, all subjects
McMillan, Laurie, Burley, Math
Reeves, Tera, Bovill, Math
McMurtry, Jerry, Moscow, Humanities
Richards, Doug, Potlatch, Humanities
Mencke, Michelle, Wendell, Social Studies
Ringe, Pat, Pocatello, Language Arts
Mengal-Hoagland, Kari, Boise, Humanities
Rucker, Jack, Boise, Language Arts
Menta, Alene, Pocatello, Social Studies
Ruff, Shelley, Post Falls, Social Studies
Merrick, Karlette, Bruneau, Health
Sanders, Decker, Mountain Home, Health
Millard, La Rae, Pocatello, Health
Sanford, Don, Arco, Social Studies
Miller, Heidi, McCall, Humanities
Schreiner, Paula, Twin Falls, Language Arts
Miller, Howard, Dietrich, Humanities
Scott, Leah, Wendell, Language Arts
Miller, Melonie, St. Anthony, Social Studies
Scott, Lynn, Boise, Social Studies
Mills, Jim, Idaho Falls, Humanities
Scully, Susan, Pocatello, Language Arts
Mills, Kimberly, Preston, Math
Seaman, Susan, Moscow, Language Arts
Mink, Nicol, Weiser, Science
Seibold, Kathy, Caldwell, Social Studies
Montgomery, Tina, Twin Falls, Math
Serwat, David, Rathdrum, Social Studies
Moore, Cathy, McCall, Math
Sharp, Peggy, Idaho Falls, Language Arts
Morgan, Jane, Hayden Lake, Humanities
Silzly, Christine, Blackfoot, Social Studies
Moriarty, Katherine, Idaho Falls, Social Studies
Simms, Robert, Boise, Social Studies
Morris, George, Weiser, Math
Sins ley, Barb, Coeur d'Alene, Social Studies
Moss, Dew-Etta, Idaho Falls, Science
Smith, Cherry Mae, Burley, Language Arts
Moyer, Laurie, Orofino, Social Studies
Smith, Nancy, Nampa, Humanities
Moyer, Linda, Fruitvale, Social Studies
Snouffer, Gamalee, Idaho Falls, Social Studies
Mullen, Richard, Coeur d'Alene, Humanities
Sobotta, Jr., Bob, Lewiston, Health
Murphy, Michael, Boise, Social Studies
Soltman, Don, Rathdrum, Health
Myers, Rita, Lewiston, Health
Sorensen, Jeneane, lnkom, Health
Neely, Hilarie, Sun Valley, Humanities
Spangler, Julie, Moscow, Language Arts
Nelson, Jennie, Moscow, Language Arts
Spear, Caile, Boise, Health
Neuhardt, Harry, Pocatello, Humanities
Stand ley, Lois, Twin Falls, Math
Nida, Missy, Boise, Social Studies
Stephensen, Mark, Eagle, Social Studies
Nielson, Craig, Preston, Social Studies
Stevenson, Nancy, Hayden Lake, Science
Odell, Michael, Moscow, Science
Stivison, Emi, Boise, Math
Ohrtman, Dennis, Lewiston, Humanities
Stone, Sam, Caldwell, Humanities
Oldridge, Carol, Sag le, Health
Suk, Anne, Nampa, Math
Olsen, Deanna, Post Falls, Health
Summers, Jack, Pocatello, Health
Olsen, Janice, Sugar City, Social Studies
Supulver, Lisa, Pinehurst, Language Arts
Olsen, Tricia, Meridian, Math
Swanson, B.J., Moscow, Math
O'Rorke, Barbara, Twin Falls, Language Arts
Targee, Rosie, Boise, Social Studies
Owens, Grace, Pocatello, Humanities
Thomas, Mary, Boise, Health
Pack, Suzanne, Twin Falls, Math
Thomason, Jackie, Meridian, Math
Packer, Patricia, Pocatello, Language Arts
Thompson, Wendy, Moscow, Social Studies
Paige, Michelle, Salmon, Humanities
Thomsen, Jan, Shoshone, Science
Parker, Rick, Twin Falls, Science
Thorson, Steven, Jerome, Social Studies
Pav lock, Bob, Aberdeen, Health
Tiede, Glen, Lewiston, Math
Pedersen, John, Nampa, Science
Tominaga, Jo Ann, Blackfoot, Humanities
Perry, Brent, Rupert, Math
Toone, Sally, Gooding, Math
Perry, Patti, Coeur d'Alene, Language Arts
Torfin, Glenda, Preston, Science
Peters, Lynne, Coeur d'Alene, Language Arts
Totorica, Ted, Boise, Humanities
Phelan, Kathy, McCall, Humanities
Trebby, Maria, Boise, Humanities
Phillips, Jr., Rick, Pocatello, Science
Tyler, Susan, Aberdeen, Science
Piispanen, Ruth, Boise, Humanities
Vance, Jean, McCall, Humanities
Porter, Chris, Meridian, Health
Venditti, Phil, Lewiston, Math
Post, Belva, Notus, Humanities
Verdal, Larry, Moscow, Math
Precht, Barbara, Meridian, Language Arts
Votaw, Bonnie, Clarkston, Math
Prinzing, Dan, Boise, Humanities
Waddoups, Jerry, Preston, all subjects
Walker, Diane, Moscow, Humanities
Ware, Patricia, Boise, Science
Wame, Bonnie, South Fremont, Humanities
Wasia, Valerie, Blackfoot, Humanities
Waters, Toni, Middleton, Health
Weaver, Donna, Lewiston, Language Arts
Weitz, Gerald, Moscow, health
Wellsandt, Heather, Meridian, Language Arts
Wenner, Peggy, Boise, Humanities
Whipple, Susan, Boise, Humanities
White, Pat, Boise, Science
White, Scott, Pinehurst, Language Arts
Wieand, Gloria, Hai ley, Social Studies
Williams, Shelley, Eagle, Language Arts and Social
Studies
Winegar, Richard, Emmett, Humanities
Winston, Jane, Idaho Falls, Humanities
Winston, Mike, Shelley, Science
Winters, Gloria, St. Anthony, Social Studies
Womack, Elaine, Franklin, Math
Worden, Gail, Post Falls, Math
Wright, Linda, Cascade, Social Studies
Yeoumans, Kris, Potlatch, Health
Yost, Emilee, Pocatello, Language Arts
Young, Robert, Pocatello, Science
Zahm, Laurie, Pocatello, Health
Zarybnisky, Mary, Burley, Social Studies
Zook, Charles, Coeur d'Alene, Language Arts
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GLOSSARY OF HUMANITIES TERMS.
856.
4
INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMANITIES -KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 3
858.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS - KINDERGARTEN
866.
THROUGH GRADE 3, SECTIONS 867 THROUGH 872
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WORLD HISTORY - HUMANITIES (HUMANITIES IN A HISTORICAL CONTEXT) -
875.
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 3.
12
FOREIGN LANGUAGE - KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 3, SECTIONS 884
883.
THROUGH 889
13
INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMANITIES - GRADES 4 THROUGH 5
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892.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS - GRADES 4 THROUGH 5,
900.
SECTIONS 901 THROUGH 906.
15
WORLD HISTORY-HUMANITIES (HUMANITIES IN A HISTORICAL CONTEXT)
909.
22
GRADES 4 AND 5.
22
FOREIGN LANGUAGE - GRADES 4 AND 5, SECTIONS 918 THROUGH 923.
917.
25
INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMANITIES - GRADES 6 THROUGH 8.
926.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS - GRADES 6 THROUGH 8,
934.
25
SECTIONS 935 THROUGH 940.
WORLD HISTORY-HUMANITIES (HUMANITIES IN A HISTORICAL CONTEXT) -
943.
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GRADES 6 THROUGH 8.
34
FOREIGN LANGUAGE - GRADES 6 THROUGH 8, SECTIONS 952 THROUGH 957
951.
INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMANITIES - GRADES 9 THROUGH 12,
960.
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SECTIONS 961 THROUGH 966.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS - GRADES 9 THROUGH 12,
969.
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SECTIONS 970 THROUGH 975.
WORLD HISTORY-HUMANITIES (HUMANITIES IN A HISTORICAL CONTEXT) -
978.
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GRADES 9 THROUGH 12, SECTIONS 979 THROUGH 984.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE - GRADES 9 THROUGH 12, SECTIONS 988 THROUGH 993.
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987.
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GLOSSARY OF HUMANITIES TERMS. The following definitions apply only to Sections 856 through
856.
954 of these rules.
Aesthetics. A branch of philosophy that deals with issues of beauty. The questions
01.
and ideas of aesthetics define what society considers art: the creation and response to art, the role of
art in society, and the standards for judging and interpreting the significance of art.
Application. The practice of using one's knowledge, techniques, and skills to
02.
produce a product.
Appreciation. A sensitive awareness; in the context of the arts, a recognition of
03.
aesthetic values.
Arts Criticism. A framework for considering art through description, interpretation,
04.
evaluation, theorizing, and making informed judgments.
Artifact. A product of civilization, such as a tool or ornament, that shows human
05.
Materials created by people living in their
workmanship or modification.06. Authentic Sources.
culture (such as a country's newspapers, magazines, or menus).
Creative Expression. An imaginative response that exhibits both feeling and core
07.
knowledge of an art form.
Culture/Cultures. A group that influences ways of perceiving, valuing, behaving,
08.
and believing. (Vesta Daniel Ed.D.)
Disciplines. Specific fields of study within the arts and humanities (visual art, music,
09.
dance, literature, philosophy).
Diversity. The condition of being different, inclusive of wide ethnic representation,
10.
varied viewpoints, and range of abilities.
Ethics/Ethical. The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty
11.
and obligation; behaving according to those determinations.
Expository Writing.
Writing that is neither descriptive nor narrative and whose
12.
primary function is to explain and/or define.
Genre. A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a
13.
particular style, form, or content.
Historical/Living Culture. A culture, civilization that has existed in the past as
14.
opposed to one that is current and/or evolving.
Improvisational Interpretation. A performance, speaking or acting, that is delivered
15.
without the use of a script.
Integrate. To incorporate into a larger unit.
16.
Interdisciplinary Humanities. A study of two or more related disciplines within the
17.
state-adopted list of humanities subjects.
Mutual or reciprocal relationships of arts and humanities
Interrelationships.
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disciplines.
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Literary Work. An example of writing that possesses the qualities or characteristics
19.
of letters, human learning, or literature.
Nationalism. A sense of national consciousness, placing primary emphasis on the
20.
culture and interests of a particular nation.
Persona. An individual's social façade or front as perceived by others.
21.
Reasoned Dialogue. The process of presenting a calculated discussion of ideas
22.
through logical means (research, debate, analysis, judgment).
Replicate. To repeat or duplicate a product or process.
23.
Speculate. To examine an idea or process and determine a logical outcome.
24.
Structural Analysis. The act of studying how the parts of a work or product are put
25.
together.
Style. An accustomed manner or method of creating or performing as sanctioned by
26.
an accepted standard.
Translate. To turn into one's own or another language; to change an activity or idea
27.
from one form into another.
IDAHO HUMANITIES STANDARDS. All Idaho students have the right to develop a basic
857.
understanding of the humanities disciplines. In order to achieve success, a student of the humanities
must gain content knowledge, practice critical thinking skills, and experience personal expression.
Humanities. (Two (2) credits required). A course in interdisciplinary humanities,
01.
Other courses such as literature,
visual and performing arts, world history, or foreign language.
The
philosophy, architecture, comparative world religions may satisfy the humanities standards.
course syllabus must be approved by the State Department of Education to assure alignment with the
Humanities standards. These varied courses of study hold one concept in common: they all attempt
In addition, students literate in the
to explain in distinctive ways what it means to be human.
humanities: Become fully empowered to explore human worth and individual destiny. Gain tools that
aid them in analyzing the claims of others and making reasoned judgments. Possess the potential to
face their futures with essential strengths. More importantly, students who communicate in another
language, create a musical sound, provide a dramatic experience, value a work of art, or develop a
new idea can more profoundly enjoy life.
The following document offers a
Student Achievement In The Humanities.
02.
Three committees of content specialists,
framework for student achievement in the humanities.
business and minority representatives, and educational professionals helped develop the Humanities
Standards. These people represented all regions of Idaho; they volunteered their time and expertise,
Not every
and, through the process, learned much about the relatedness of the humanities.
However, the essential information remains. Various
important idea made its way onto paper.
courses within the humanities disciplines are organized into four groups: Interdisciplinary Humanities;
Visual and Performing Arts; World History; and Foreign Language.
Humanities Standards Not A Curriculum Guide. The Idaho Humanities Standards
03.
outline essential information and skills and are not intended to be read as a curriculum guide. The
state standards set the goals for what a student in Idaho should know and be able to do in the
Local school districts will provide classroom opportunities for students to
humanities disciplines.
produce measurable products that meet those standards.
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