Middle School United States History, Part II - Flex Class
In this 16-week online course, we will examine U.S. history from the mid-1800s through modern times.
Learning Adventures Academy
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,065)
Popular
What's included
0 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Each week, the students will receive three to five lessons in Google Classroom to increase the learner's understanding. Assignments include answering questions, fill-in-the-blank, open-response, and creative lessons. A quiz or game will sometimes be included in the assignments. Students will also complete three projects throughout the semester. 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, creating a game, conducting a family interview, creating a fashion review, creating a pamphlet, and many more.Assessment
Students will receive a report every eight weeks that includes grades from assignments, projects, and participation. A final grade can be given if requested.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Welcome to US History! Students will learn the history of the United States as it becomes a modern nation. Students learn to use research, writing, and critical thinking skills in this class. Throughout the course, students will learn about the value of public service and the traits of good leaders. Students will learn about history and explore themes of geography, economics, civic responsibility, and government. **This class does NOT have a live meeting.** Each week a video will be posted in the classroom explaining the week's topics. Each week, the students will receive three to five lessons in Google Classroom to increase the learner's understanding. Assignments include answering questions, fill-in-the-blank, open-response, and creative lessons. A quiz or game will sometimes be included in the assignments. Students will also complete three projects throughout the semester. 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, creating a game, conducting a family interview, creating a fashion review, creating a pamphlet, and many more. This class is designed to align with a typical 1/2 credit for middle school students. Parents should refer to regulations surrounding this for their state. Week One: An Era of Reform Week Two: African Americans in the Mid-1800s Week Three: A Dividing Nation Week Four: The Civil War Week Five: Reconstruction Week Six: The West Week Seven: The Rise of Industry and The Great Wave of Immigration Week Eight: The Progressive Era Week Nine: The United States Becomes a World Power Week Ten: The Roaring Twenties Week Eleven: The Great Depression Week Twelve: World War II Week Thirteen: The 1950s: Life After War Week Fourteen: The Cold War Week Fifteen: The Vietnam War Week Sixteen: The Civil Rights Movement
Learning Goals
Learners can analyze different historical periods, ideas, and themes and make connections among them.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will sometimes contain topics of a sensitive or controversial nature. This course will use multiple viewpoints when discussing historical topics.
Kahoot! and Nearpod will sometimes be used as learning tools for this class. Students will receive a link to these resources and will not be required to have an account to access these resources.
Sources
https://americanindian.si.edu
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/themes/native-americans/
Resources from the Library of Congress. These resources can be found at:
https://www.loc.gov/collections/slave-narratives-from-the-federal-writers-project-1936-to-1938/about-this-collection/
http://www.pbs.org/stantonanthony/index.html
http://sheg.stanford.edu/nat-turner
"Free Black Communities and the Underground Railroad: The Geography of Resistance" by Cheryl Janifer LaRoche.
https://www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/dredscott.htm
http://sheg.stanford.edu/john-brown
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–1877. http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/timeline/civilwar/
http://www.nezperce.org/
http://sheg.stanford.edu/battle-little-bighorn
http://www.aiisf.org/index.php
"The March Against Fear: The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power" by Ann Bausum.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
1065reviews
Popular
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 in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular!
Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly or $180 for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
16 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 6 learners
Choose your start date
Ages: 11-14
