* NOTE* 
Part two will be on the same days/times that part one is offered.


History Herald: U.S. American History for Young Historians 7-10 Part 1

In this multi-day course, little historians will travel back in time to learn about the events and people that shaped United States history. Each class will be a historical adventure tailored to the little minds of the students. We will work through fun, interactive presentations and activities that will inspire and engage the little future historians. The content given will be pure historical fact, however, it will be delivered in age appropriate ways. Each week, students will be sent a handout to help fill in the information as we learn. 

The class schedule:
Week One - Indigenous Native Americans of North America: We will learn about the people that inhabited the land first. We will learn where different groups lived, their homes, ways of life, and how the land was an integral part to their lives.

Week Two- European Exploration to North America: We will explore the a few of the explorers who came to North America, why the came, and the effects they had on the indigenous populations when they arrived. We will explore the Columbian Exchange as well. 

Week Three- The Colonies of North America: We will explore the location of the original 13 English colonies, why they were created, and they economies. 

Week Four- The Revolutionary War in United States: We will explore why the 13 colonies rebelled against the English King, George III, to create the basis for the United States of America. We will look at the tax acts and key battles of the war. 

Week Five- The Founding of the United States- The Government and Constitution: We will explore how the government was set up with 3 branches, the different parts of the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. 

Week Six- Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny: We will explore the idea that came to be known as Manifest Destiny, how that spurred further western expansion, and the effects it had on the Native tribes with their loss of land, life, and culture with the encroachment of western culture and settlement.

Week Seven- The War of 1812: We will learn about the war between England and the young United States, the outcome, and the effects it had on the growth of the U.S.

Week Eight- The Industrial Revolution: We will explore the farming and technological advancements that were made during the Industrial Revolution that changed how people worked and lived. 

Week Nine- The Republic of Texas and the Mexican-American War: We will explore how Texas became part of the United States and the conflict with Mexico that led to the adding of additional territory to the U.S.

Week 10- Reforms and Progress: We will discover the reform movements that tried to solve the problems that were showing in American society such as protection for workers, child labor, education, hospitals, and more.

Week 11- The Civil War: We will discuss the institution of slavery and the main conflict that occurred that split the country in half while working to abolish the institution. We will look at President Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation,  and the 13th amendment and the implications of ending slavery within the United States. 

Week 12- Reconstruction: We will investigate the rebuilding of the south after the Civil War. We will also discuss what the south was like in regards to Jim Crow laws. The class will explore the different steps that moved the country towards abolition and what happened after to keep African Americans in unequal and discriminatory situations. 



Each week, students will receive an overview of the event and the historical people involved. They will be provided with a historical "snapshot" handout that they will use to record the important information while working through the various activities presented in class. Students will leave class with a solid understanding of the event and people as well as the effects that it/they had on future events in the United States. 

This is a beginner class, so no prior information is needed. Students will be provided with the a handout prior to each class, but they will need to bring writing and coloring utensils to class. 

Part Two of this class will complete the history of the United States by continuing through the rest of the story of the U.S. It will happen in the spring semester on the same dates and times part one was offered. 

So, come join us as we travel back to the past and learn about United States History!



***********Part Two of both world and US history will be offered starting in January (spring semester) on the same date/time that Part One is offered in the fall. This will give you a full year of history between the two parts! *********


To check out part two: https://outschool.com/classes/us-history-herald-little-historians-us-american-social-studies-part-2-3rd-4th-ywoy40yL?usid=2DREQFl0&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link