⭐️This FLEX course is worth 1/2 a High School Credit — take part 2/2 for a full year, 1 credit course. ⭐️

AP, Honors Option: 
This class is taught at a standard level, however, I am able to offer additional work for AP and Honors placement. If you would like your student to take this class at an AP or honors level - please contact me.

Welcome students! This History of the United States of America course for high school students, helps students understand the history of the United States from pre-history to present day. 

This semester-long course is 100% online, taken asynchronously with no specific “live” sessions, or meeting time requirements. It will prepare students for university, and help them become independent learners! Asynchronous courses are great for students who prefer a flexible schedule!

⭐️ Weekly ⭐️
Each Monday a presentation will be posted to review concepts of the week’s topics, as well as a related assignment 
➕ All information that will be included on the test is in the Weekly Presentation, which consists of 10-25 videos (1-5 minutes long) that cover a variety of topics. 
➕ Each week there are also supplementary posts on the topics that we covered. These are not mandatory, but are included to expand your knowledge based on your individual interests.
➕ Students will take a picture of their assignment to upload to the classroom after completing 
➕ Students will be asked to respond to the discussion questions that will be posted in the classroom 
➕ Presentations cover: People in History, Important Dates, Influential Supreme Court Cases, and so much more. 

Information is presented in a fun and interactive manner to bring the history to life. Don’t worry about the dates - think about the who, what, and why!

Why does it matter?
The United States is a blend of cultures from all over the world, with historical political roots in Britain - by studying History, and where we came from, we are better able to chart a brighter future for all to enjoy. The American Revolution led to a political experiment, forming a new form of government - a Constitutional Republic - and a government by the people, for the people 

⭐️ Learning Goals and Topics ⭐️

➕Understand the structure and procedures of local, state, and federal governments 
➕ Read complex texts, original sources, and understand them 
➕ Learn and utilise research skills to interpret and apply information 
➕ People in History - We will examine everyone from Harriet Tubman to Sitting Bull, Thomas Jefferson to Woodrow Wilson, and so many more!
➕ Influential Supreme Court Cases that shaped our nation 


⭐️ Prior to First Class ⭐️
Please come prepared to the first class, having read the Declaration of Independence, U.S.


⭐️ Assignments and Grades ⭐️

➕ Four (4) Non-Cumulative Exams:
Fill in, identifiers, definitions, matching etc.
These exams will require you to not only memorize the information from the lectures, readings, etc., but also apply the ideas and concepts to other situations to ensure you truly have a handle of the information.
 
➕ Paper: 
There will be one paper, at the discretion of the parents. Students will choose their own topic, each requiring written approval from the instructor. If parents opt to do the paper, then learners will study how to compose an expository essay using MLA formatting 

➕ Fifteen (15) Weekly Quizzes: 
Multiple choice 

➕ Inquiries:
1-3 written assignments each week, expanding on the topics covered and answering thought provoking questions
 
Other miscellaneous assignments including, but not limited to: pop-quizzes, reading comprehension worksheets, and a letter-writing assignment.  
 

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Part two for 1 full high-school credit 

The 2nd unit of the course explores 1914, World War I through Present Day 

By the end of the two-part course, students will understand the diverse tapestry of American History, and have an appreciation for the people, places, and ideas that have contributed to our nation.