High School American History
This is a unique history and critical thinking class for home schoolers that teaches classical history through analysis of history, research, and the Socratic discussion. Students first learn the tools of the historian then apply them to the subject content. Students will read primary sources and history texts and engage in the Socratic discussion. As the meaning of history is open to debate, our course shows students how to use logic and the search for truth to find the best interpretation of historical events. An optional testing and writing element with assessment is available.
Ages: Grades 9-12
Required Materials Purchased Through The Classical Historian Purchased Below:
1. A Patriot’s History of the United States of America, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen
2. A Patriot’s History Reader, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen
3. Take a Stand! American Revolution to 1914
4. Take a Stand! Modern American History
5. American History Go Fish Game
History Content:
Students will learn the independent and critical thinking skills specific to the study of history. They will apply these skills to the open-ended, analytical questions in the following topics:
1. Columbus - Hero or Villain?
2. The American Revolution
3. The U.S. as a Young Nation
3. Westward Movement
4. The Civil War
5. Industrialization
6. World War I
7. The New Deal
8. World War II in the Pacific
9. The Cold War in the United States
10. The Civil Rights Movement
11. Nixon and Watergate
12. Technology as a Cause for Change
Socratic Discussion:
Students will engage the teacher and fellow classmates in the Socratic Discussion, as it pertains to the study of history. Students will learn how search for the truth in honest dialogue. Students will develop strong speaking and listening skills. At the end of each semester, students will take an oral semester exam that will be attended by parents.
Review Tests and Writing:
Students enrolling in the optional writing and test section will take review tests and write essays throughout the year. Students in this option will receive an assessment (grade) from the teacher.
First Class Reading Assignment? There is no required reading for the first class. All homework for the year will be given during the class. If a student misses class, he can download the class and watch the recorded version online, anytime of the week.
When does the Course Meet?
Tuesday Mornings, PT. Click Here for Schedule.
Course Meets from September through May.
The Teacher: Adam De Gree
Click here to learn about Adam De Gree
All registration is final, but if you need to cancel you will receive a credit for a future online course or materials.
Course Cost:
Enroll Through February $300
Enroll Through March $325
Enroll Through April $350
Enroll Through May $375
Enroll Through June $400
Enroll After June $420
Optional: Testing, Essay Writing, and Assessment
If you want your student to take chapter and unit tests and write essays and have them graded, we offer this as an option. If you sign up for this portion of the course, you need to purchase this additional material which has these assessments. Our teacher will be responsible for grading and communicating with your student to take these tests and to write and turn in the essays throughout the year. Additional Resource Needed at This Link. Please purchase on your own. Thank you.
This is a unique history and critical thinking class for home schoolers that teaches classical history through analysis of history, research, and the Socratic discussion. Students first learn the tools of the historian then apply them to the subject content. Students will read primary sources and history texts and engage in the Socratic discussion. As the meaning of history is open to debate, our course shows students how to use logic and the search for truth to find the best interpretation of historical events. An optional testing and writing element with assessment is available.
Ages: Grades 9-12
Required Materials Purchased Through The Classical Historian Purchased Below:
1. A Patriot’s History of the United States of America, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen
2. A Patriot’s History Reader, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen
3. Take a Stand! American Revolution to 1914
4. Take a Stand! Modern American History
5. American History Go Fish Game
History Content:
Students will learn the independent and critical thinking skills specific to the study of history. They will apply these skills to the open-ended, analytical questions in the following topics:
1. Columbus - Hero or Villain?
2. The American Revolution
3. The U.S. as a Young Nation
3. Westward Movement
4. The Civil War
5. Industrialization
6. World War I
7. The New Deal
8. World War II in the Pacific
9. The Cold War in the United States
10. The Civil Rights Movement
11. Nixon and Watergate
12. Technology as a Cause for Change
Socratic Discussion:
Students will engage the teacher and fellow classmates in the Socratic Discussion, as it pertains to the study of history. Students will learn how search for the truth in honest dialogue. Students will develop strong speaking and listening skills. At the end of each semester, students will take an oral semester exam that will be attended by parents.
Review Tests and Writing:
Students enrolling in the optional writing and test section will take review tests and write essays throughout the year. Students in this option will receive an assessment (grade) from the teacher.
First Class Reading Assignment? There is no required reading for the first class. All homework for the year will be given during the class. If a student misses class, he can download the class and watch the recorded version online, anytime of the week.
When does the Course Meet?
Tuesday Mornings, PT. Click Here for Schedule.
Course Meets from September through May.
The Teacher: Adam De Gree
Click here to learn about Adam De Gree
All registration is final, but if you need to cancel you will receive a credit for a future online course or materials.
Course Cost:
Enroll Through February $300
Enroll Through March $325
Enroll Through April $350
Enroll Through May $375
Enroll Through June $400
Enroll After June $420
Optional: Testing, Essay Writing, and Assessment
If you want your student to take chapter and unit tests and write essays and have them graded, we offer this as an option. If you sign up for this portion of the course, you need to purchase this additional material which has these assessments. Our teacher will be responsible for grading and communicating with your student to take these tests and to write and turn in the essays throughout the year. Additional Resource Needed at This Link. Please purchase on your own. Thank you.
