Middle School United States History, Part I
In this 16-week self-paced course, we will examine American (U.S.) history through the mid-1850s.
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What's included
16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
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2-4 hours per week. Each week learners will receive two to three assignments. The assignments include readings and an activity. Activities include fill-in-the-blank, writing open-response questions, drawing, and many others. Students will also complete three projects during the class. Each project will be centered around one of the topics we are learning about and students will have a variety of choices to choose from that matches their interests. Examples of projects include: making a short film, developing a virtual presentation, writing an essay, create a game, family interview, fashion review, create a pamphlet, and many more.Letter Grade
Feedback will be given on assignments that are turned in. Grade reports and/or certificates given at the parent's request.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Welcome to United States History! This course is designed specifically for middle school students. This engaging class takes students on a captivating journey through American history, from the start of human history in the Americas to the mid-1850s. Throughout the course, students will gain a deeper understanding of how the United States was shaped by various people, events, and ideas. The live class will focus on exploring the theme for the week using interactive slides, storytelling, primary sources, and lots of discussions. This class will include multiple viewpoints while discussing and learning about historical events and people. This class is designed to align with a typical 1/2 credit for middle school students.
Learning Goals
Learners will develop the ability to evaluate different perspectives and understand the context and significance of historical events.Learners will be able to identify and describe significant events, people, and movements in United States history.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
A:shiwi and Haudenosaunee: Cultural Diversity Amongst Tribal Nations
Lesson 2:
European Colonization in North America
Lesson 3:
The English Colonies
Lesson 4:
Life in the Colonies
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will sometimes contain topics of a sensitive or controversial nature. The course will use multiple viewpoints when discussing historical topics.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a Juris Doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular! Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $160 for all content16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 11-14
