Sample Assignments
- Foreign Policy in the Americas
- Research project examining how US foreign policy with its neighbors in the western hemisphere has changed over time since the industrial age due to changes in US domestic culture and viewpoints on immigration.
Sample Rubrics
US Government History Class (Revolutionary War to Industrial Age):
| Criteria | Excellent | Proficient | Developing | Unsatisfactory |
| Historical Depth | Covers 100+ years with nuanced connections. | Addresses the timeframe but lacks continuity. | Narrow focus; ignores broader context. | No historical analysis. |
| Systems Analysis | Critiques U.S. power structures with evidence. | Identifies systems but misses intersections. | Overemphasizes individuals over institutions. | No systemic critique. |
| Understanding Civic Participation | Actionable solutions tied to history. | General suggestions without historical basis. | Weak/no application. | No civic engagement component. |
| Source Use | Integrates ≥5 primary and secondary sources. | Relies mostly on secondary sources. | Limited/inappropriate sources. | No credible sources. |