This class is taught in English.

Learners can analyze different historical period, ideas, and themes and make connections among them.

Learners will be able to describe the impact of economic forces after the Civil War.

Learners will be able to describe the role of the United States during World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II.

Learners will analyze the impact of social and political movements in recent United States History.

Learners will evaluate the role of the United States as a world power.

I have over twenty years 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! 

Homework Offered
Each week learners will receive three to five assignments that will be completed in Google Classroom.  The assignments include readings and activities.  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, creating a game, conducting a family interview, creating a fashion review, creating a pamphlet, and many more.  
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Resources from the Library of Congress Native American Collection and the National Museum of the American Indian will be used during our unit on the First Civilizations as well as throughout the course.  This include maps, images, recordings, first-hand accounts and documents.  These resources can be found at:  
https://americanindian.si.edu  
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/themes/native-americans/

Resources from the Library of Congress will be used during the slavery unit which includes photos and first-hand accounts.  These resources can be found at: 
https://www.loc.gov/collections/slave-narratives-from-the-federal-writers-project-1936-to-1938/about-this-collection/