AP American History
This is a course that follows the AP (College Board) guidelines for the US History Exam. Students will be trained for any type of advanced level college testing.
Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
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What's included
90 live meetings
75 in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. Homework will be assigned 3-4 times per week.Assessment
Assessments will be assigned to students to do outside of class time. It is up to the student if they want to do the assessments as open or closed book. Assessments will be material similar to the AP US History.Grading
Grades will be given for all assignments so student can track progress and readiness to take the AP Exam.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
Gina Jude Curriculum is renowned for its comprehensive and specialized instruction in AP US History. With a focus on the key events, figures, and themes that have shaped American history, students are able to delve deep into the complexities of our nation's past. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking skills, encouraging students to analyze primary sources and draw connections between historical events. By incorporating a variety of learning tools such as interactive lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities, Gina Jude Curriculum ensures that students are actively engaged in their studies. Through this rigorous academic program, students not only develop a thorough understanding of US history but also hone their writing and research abilities - essential skills for success in college-level courses like AP US History. Unit 1: Period 1 1491-1607 Unit 2: Period 2 1607-1754 Unit 3: Period 3 1754-1800 Unit 4: Period 4 1800-1848 Unit 5: Period 5 1844-1877 Unit 6: Period 6 1865-1898 Unit 7: Period 7 1890-1945 Unit 8: Period 8 1945-1980 Unit 9: Period 9 1980-Present
Learning Goals
Theme 1: This theme focuses on how and why definitions of American and national identity and values have developed, as well as related topics such as citizenship, constitutionalism, foreign policy, assimilation, and American exceptionalism.Theme 2: Politics and Power (POL) This theme focuses on how different social and political groups have influenced society and government in the United States, as well as how political beliefs and institutions have changed over time.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum90 Lessons
over 30 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 1: Period 1 1491-1607 Unit 2: Period 2 1607-1754 Unit 3: Period 3 1754-1800
Early Colonial Society 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Unit 1: Period 1 1491-1607 Unit 2: Period 2 1607-1754 Unit 3: Period 3 1754-1800
Early Colonial Economic Practices 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Unit 1: Period 1 1491-1607 Unit 2: Period 2 1607-1754 Unit 3: Period 3 1754-1800
Early Colonial American Indian Society and Conflicts 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Unit 1: Period 1 1491-1607 Unit 2: Period 2 1607-1754 Unit 3: Period 3 1754-1800
The Enlightenment 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This course can be adjusted to accommodate any special learning needs of the student.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
--Magna Carta
--National Geographic Maps
--Library of Congress Resources
--World History: Patterns of Interactions by McDougal Littell
--Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
--The 1619 Project--https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum
--Teaching Tolerance--https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/teaching-tolerance/
--Howard Zinn--"A People's History of the United States"
--PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, funded by U.S. government) Image, “Triangular” Trade
--Ronald Takaki, A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America
--Technology in America--Eli Whitney
--Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points Address to Congress, January 8, 1918
--Henry Cabot Lodge, Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles, August 12, 1919
--World War I Propaganda Posters
--Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech December 8, 1941 (“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”)
--"Iron Curtain Speech", by Winston Churchill, March 5, 1946
World Religion Sources
-- PBS Learning Media: World Religions
-- History.com
--Myrtle Langely, DK Eyewitness Religion
--Carla Mooney, Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition
--Major Texts of Several Religions--The Qur'an, The Veda, The Torah, and The Bible.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Gina Jude Curriculum is a certified teacher-tutoring and online teaching service. We offer online courses for homeschool students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, history, and more. We also provide tutoring services for students who are struggling in a particular subject.
Our mission is to provide quality education to all students, regardless of their learning style or ability. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed when given the proper tools and support.
The teacher for this class is certified in 7th-12th grade biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science. She has taught AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American History, and World History in both brick & mortar schools and on the Outschool platform.Reviews
Live Group Course
$50
weekly or $1,500 for 90 classes3x per week, 30 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-4 learners per class
