US History 1 Full Course - Parent Moderated

Course Description

Following a review of the nation’s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students build upon the study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy, including the social and cultural effects. They trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movement toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed on the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual and the state. Students consider the major social problems of our time and trace their causes in historical events. They learn that the United States has served as a model for other nations and that the rights and freedoms we enjoy are not accidents, but the results of a defined set of political principles that are not always basic to citizens of other countries. Students understand that our rights under the U.S. Constitution are a precious inheritance that depends on an educated citizenry for their preservation and protection.

Parent Moderated

This course is self-paced and may be purchased and completed at any time.  There is no teacher support with this course.  A parent or other appointed individual will be added to the course as the teacher.  Students will have access to full course while parents will have access to review, grade, and leave feedback accordingly.  No test proctoring and no certificate is given upon completion of this course. 

Required Materials:

• Laptop or desktop computer with high speed internet connection
  
• A Google account (to complete assignments using Google Drive)
  
• Books:
  • A Historical Fiction Novel
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  • A Nonfiction book
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• Access to watch the History Docuseries "America The Story of Us".  Currently* available on:
  • Amazon Prime
  • Sling TV
  • Roku TV
  • History Vault
  • DVD
    • Used (around $10 with shipping)
    • New (around $16)inks to an external site.

*Please double check that this series is available before purchasing a new subscription.  Sometimes series are added and removed from different platforms.

Course Outline

Unit 1: National Foundations

Unit 2: Westward Expansion and the Civil War

Midterm Exam (covering units 1 and 2)

Unit 3: Reconstruction and the Progressive Era

Unit 4: Imperialism to the Great Depression

Final Exam (covering units 3 and 4)

Each unit of study includes a combination of:

• Activities
• Lecture Notes
• Video Notes
• Writings
• Article Reading and Analysis

Class Pacing:

Student Choice: Students have 1 year from point of purchase to complete the course.  Students may complete the course at their own pace. 

Recommended Pacing: The course is designed as a 12-week course.  The recommended pacing to complete in 12 weeks is 5 hours a week, or 1 hour a day.  This is about 2 assignments, 1 presentation, or 1 assessment a day.