This two part course is meant to cover state curriculum for High School American History Credit.  Please contact your school district to make sure you are in compliance with requirements.

Course Objectives:

   Earn State Credit for High School American History One and Two.  Please contact your individual school districts to make sure this course is appropriate and to see if there is an End of Year Instruction Exam.

    Knowledge of a basic narrative of American history; political, economic, social, and cultural, including knowledge of unity and   
    diversity in American society.
    Knowledge of common institutions in American society and how they have affected different groups.
    Understanding of America’s evolving relationship with the rest of the world.
    Knowledge of the major events, ideas, trends, and problems in American history to 1877.
    An ability to explain how the past has shaped the present.
    An ability to think critically by analyzing and evaluating historical events and ideas in American history.
    Ability to question and rethink his/her preconceived notions regarding American history.
    An ability to conduct/evaluate historical research.

For more information, he is a link to our syllabus:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptnutpkofuai3ar/American%20Studies%20Syllabus.docx?dl=0

I am a retired Criminal Justice Professor and High School History and Speech and Debate teacher.  I am also a semi-retired attorney in New York State.  I taught Advanced Placement US Government, Advanced Placement Comparative Government, American History One and Two, Native American History, Non-Western History and traditional High School Government for over ten years. I have also trained and received certification with College Board to teach AP American History.   During my time as a High School teacher at a nontraditional Charter School, I  had several students win State Championships in individual Speech and Debate events including Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Domestic and International Extemporaneous Speaking, Dramatic Interpretation and more.  I recognize that politics are deeply personal and encourage non biased discussions that encourage students to speak with their own family members.   

Homework Offered
Each week students will be given a handout for homework and a video to watch.  They can fill out the handout while they watch.  We will also have multiple projects throughout the course.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Reports, grades and assessments are available upon request at midterm and closure of the course.
Grades Offered

This course is a mixture of teacher's resources and Flipcourse History.  Teacher will purchase license for use of materials.