Social Studies - Grade 4
Social Studies - Grade 4 (2 of 2) explores the history, geography, and economics associated with the original thirteen colonies of the United States. This includes indentured servitude, culture mixing, and governments. Trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas is analyzed so students understand what was traded and the effects of these trades on the colonies. Finally, the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies are examined so students understand the specific location, economy, government, religion, and culture for each area.
Social Studies - Grade 5
Social Studies - Grade 5 (1 of 2) begins with a study of the causes and effects of the American Revolution. Students investigate how British taxation following the French and Indian War created the discontent that led colonists to declare independence. The course then explores the causes of the drafting of the US Constitution. The articles of the Constitution, the powers of each branch of government, and the citizens’ rights protected in the Bill of Rights are examined. Social studies skills are applied, and primary sources, maps, graphs, and timelines are used to analyze this period of United States history.
Social Studies - Grade 5
Social Studies - Grade 5 (2 of 2) begins with a study of the results of the American Revolution and westward expansion. Students investigate how gaining more land changed the size of the United States. The course then explores the cause and effects of westward expansion and the transcontinental railroad. Why people wanted to move west, how territorial expansion affected American Indians, and changes in national economy are examined. Social studies skills are applied, and primary sources, maps, graphs, and timelines are used to analyze this period of United States history.
Social Studies - Kindergarten
Social Studies - Kindergarten (2 of 2) explores the roles and responsibilities of students as citizens within the context of civics, geography, economics, and history. Students will also learn about their own culture and how it impacts the understanding of oneself and others as well as be introduced to aspects of our national culture.
Social Studies - Kindergarten
Social Studies - Kindergarten (1 of 2) explores the roles and responsibilities of students as citizens within the context of civics, geography, economics, and history. Students will also learn about their own culture and how it impacts understanding of oneself and others as well as be introduced to aspects of our National culture.
Civics and Citizenship
US Government (1 of 1) examines the history and philosophy of the United States government and the guiding principles of democracy. Topics include: analysis of the United States Constitution, functions and duties of the three branches of government, the role of the Supreme Court, civic engagement in political process, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, government systems of the world, political parties, interest groups, and the media in shaping the government.
US History
US History (2 of 2) traces pivotal events in American history and presidential administrations as the 21st century dawns. Topic include: The Gilded Age, Progressive Era, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, Great Depression, New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, and proxy conflicts like the Vietnam War and Korean War, technology innovations, global communications, and the rise of terrorism.
US History
US History (1 of 2) explores European exploration and the impact Europeans had on the lives of those native to North America. Topics include: the development of the English colonies in North America, causes and effects of the American Revolution, the ratification of the Constitution, causes of the War of 1812, analysis of sectionalism as a common thread, westward expansion, Civil War, and Reconstruction, Indian Wars, immigration, and the Second Industrial Revolution.
World Geography
World Geography (2 of 2) continues the exploration of the five themes of geography with a focus on the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Cultural beliefs and social and political systems are examined within the context of countries, regions, and global interactions.
World Geography
World Geography (1 of 2) explores the five themes of geography, analyzes the earth’s processes, and how the processes impact both physical and human geography. Both physical and political maps are studied to examine trends and impacts with a focus on the Americas, Central Asia, and Europe.
World History
World History (2 of 2) traces the developments of the last 250 years by examining the origins of modern Western imperialism and analyzing the cultural, economic, and political impacts on Africa and Asia. Topics include: the influence of the Industrial Revolution, the impact of imperialism and nationalism on World War I, how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of fascism in Europe and the start of World War II, 20th-century warfare, the Armenian Genocide, and the Holocaust.
World HIstory
World History (1 of 2) explores key events and historical developments from hunter-gatherer societies to the Industrial Revolution. Beginning with the analysis of prehistoric people from the Paleolithic era to the Agricultural Revolution, the course follows the rise and fall of early empires including the Roman Empire. Topics include: The Crusades, feudalism, the plague, Asian empires and trade routes, effects of the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation, and important revolutions that shaped history.