Lesson 7: Unit 1 Assessment

How can crimes against humanity be analyzed using a consistent framework across different contexts?

D2.His.14.9–12
Analyze multiple and complex causes and effects of events in the past.

D2.His.15.9–12
Evaluate the relative influence of various causes of events and developments in the past.

D2.Civ.10.9–12
Analyze the impact and the appropriate roles of personal interests and perspectives on the application of civic virtues, democratic principles, constitutional rights, and human rights.

Students respond to scenario-based questions, analyze cause-and-effect relationships, and apply concepts to unfamiliar situations. These skills align closely with evidence-based reading, analytical reasoning, and synthesis tasks found on standardized assessments.

Students complete a unit assessment designed to measure both conceptual understanding and analytical thinking. The assessment emphasizes application of the Unit 1 framework rather than memorization of facts or dates. Questions require students to distinguish between related concepts, identify warning signs, analyze escalation, and evaluate responses.

The purpose of the assessment is to confirm that students can use the Unit 1 framework independently before moving into historical case studies.

Depth of Knowledge Level: DOK 2 and DOK 3, with an emphasis on explanation, application, and reasoning.

Extended time as needed per accommodations
Clear, concise question wording to reduce language barriers
Opportunity to annotate or highlight scenarios
Option to separate multiple-choice and written sections if necessary

Unit quiz consisting of a mix of multiple-choice and short-response questions
Questions assessing definitions, patterns, escalation, global response, and ethical reasoning

Unit 1 Quiz