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.

Each week, the students will receive three to five lessons in the Classroom.  This will help to prepare for the live class and increase your learner’s understanding.  The packet will include readings and assignments.  A quiz will sometimes be included in the assignments.  

The live class will explore the theme for the week using interactive slides, storytelling, and lots of discussions.  I also like to include a game some weeks during this class to keep the students engaged.  

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