Uruguay Primaria 6to Grado (2do Ciclo - Tramo 4) - Historia

This course covers Uruguayan history with a focus on developing critical thinking, research skills, and understanding of historical processes. The curriculum emphasizes active learning methodologies and formative assessment.

Course Content

History as a Science and the Study of the 20th Century: This unit introduces history as a scientific discipline and explores the 20th century. Topics include:

• Criteria for objectivity in history (analysis, facts, concepts, interpretations).
• Distinction between history and memory.
• Tools for analyzing the past (documents, maps, timelines).

World History (1914-1948): This unit covers major global events in the first half of the 20th century:

• World Wars and their consequences.
• The Russian Revolution, the USSR, and socialism.
• Totalitarianism and genocides (e.g., Holodomor).
• The Holocaust.
• International organizations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).

Uruguay in the First Half of the 20th Century (1903-1958): This unit focuses on Uruguay's development during this period:

• The Batllista period (political, social, and economic transformations).
• The role of the state.
• Agriculture and industry.
• The ISI model.
• Secularization of the state.
• The 1933 coup d'état.
• The Constitution of 1919 vs. the Constitution of 1934.
• Universal suffrage.
• Education, thought, and the arts.
• The second Batllismo.
• Daily life (rural and urban, celebrations, sports, national identity).

World History (1949-1991): This unit covers the latter half of the 20th century:

• The Cold War (NATO, Warsaw Pact, Berlin Wall).
• The USA (society, economy, racial issues, political and cultural changes).
• Crisis and dissolution of the USSR.
• 20th-century China (changes and continuities).
• Latin America (transformations and continuities).

Uruguay: Crisis and Democratic Recovery (1959-1985): This unit examines a turbulent period in Uruguayan history:

• Economic and social evolution.
• The 1967 Constitution.
• The Cold War's influence on Uruguay.
• The Tupamaro guerrilla movement.
• The coup d'état and the civic-military dictatorship (1973-1985).
• Human, civil, and political rights violations.
• The 1980 plebiscite and the return to democracy.

Uruguay: Developments, Transformations, and Challenges (1986-2010): This unit covers recent Uruguayan history:

• Economic and political developments.
• Regional and international integration (ALADI-Mercosur).
• The changing world of work.
• Impact of science and technology.
• Urban and rural arts and cultures.
• Migrations.
• The planet and its resources (energy sources, environment).

Key Concepts

Throughout the course, students will explore key concepts such as government, state, totalitarianism, terrorism, state terrorism, populism, industrialization, capitalism, migrations, human rights, crimes against humanity, individual guarantees, statism, nationalizations, mass society, revolution, reform, rule of law, republic, democracy, liberalism, socialisms, political pluralism, civil society, tolerance, deliberation, cooperation, consumer society, information society, and heritage assets.

Learning Methodologies

The course utilizes active learning methodologies, including inquiry-based projects, case studies, simulations, debates, and the use of digital resources.

Assessment

Formative assessment is emphasized, with a focus on continuous feedback, self-assessment, and peer assessment. Clear evaluation criteria, aligned with learning objectives, are shared with students.