While acknowledging that the United States has had its share of flaws throughout history, sensitive topics will not be discussed to avoid controversy. Instead, we will explore the achievements of those who founded America and how they shaped the nation we know today.

*Videos make history accessible for students who may struggle with traditional teaching methods and cater to visual and auditory learners.  Videos also bring historical events to life, which makes them more memorable and easier for students to understand.

See SCHEDULE in the course description for the list of topics.
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FYI - Typical Course Content for U.S. History
Colonization (1607-1750)
The American Revolution (1700-1783)
The New Nation (1775-1800)
Growth of a Young Nation (1800-1820) & The Jacksonian Era (1824-1840)**
Sectionalism & Reform (1790s-1850s)
Expansion and Division of the Nation (1820s-1860s)
The Civil War (1860-1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)

As a parent and state-certified teacher, I am very passionate about educating students in ways that they learn best.  

Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts, Education

Certified Standard Secondary Education (6 -12th)
Highly Qualified English, ESL Endorsed

Certified Standard Career and Technical Education and Training - Education Professions

Certified Standard Elementary Education (1 - 8th)

Approved Areas: English as a Second Language K - 12, Middle Grades 5 - 9
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 Adjunct Faculty
· Introduction to Education, EDU 221
· Cultural Diversity, EDU 230
· Children's Literature, EDU 291
· The Art of Storytelling, EDU 292

 Educators Academy Presenter:  Teaching Elementary Writing

Adjunct Faculty for Continuing Education
TESL/ESL Instructional and Assessment Methods
Foundations of Instruction, Advanced SEI Methods
Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners
Classroom Management, Maintaining an Effective Learning Environment 

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Students can further explore the subject matter by clicking on the kid-friendly video links or websites at the bottom of the "Unlock the Past Fast - Take Away Notes"   to deepen their knowledge.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND:  GETTING STARTED - Right Away!
I highly recommend that learners create an interactive notebook (of sorts) with the "Take Away Notes" that accompany each lesson so that they can organize the materials for future use. This allows students to build their own study guide and provides a way for them to refer back to the information later on. By creating an interactive notebook, students can also add their own notes, illustrations, and diagrams, which can further enhance their understanding of the material.  Overall, It's a great way to encourage active learning and ensure that students retain the information over time.

To create an interactive notebook, students will need a spiral notebook, a variety of "sharpie-type" highlighters, and rubber cement or glue stick. (I like rubber cement because it doesn’t wrinkle the paper and you can re-position the page if you “mess up”.)

Directions are included in the WELCOME EMAIL.

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Primary Sources:
Declaration of Independence
The United States Constitution
The Bill of Rights