Course meets once per week, 30 times per year.
Ages: Grades 9 - 12
Required Materials May Be 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 History
4. 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
4. Westward Movement
5. The Civil War
6. Industrialization
7. World War I
8. The New Deal
9. World War II in the Pacific
10. The Cold War in the United States
11. The Civil Rights Movement
12. Nixon and Watergate
13. 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.
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.
Option to Enroll in Recorded Classes: Only $5 per Class!
Enroll your child in this option and he will receive the recorded class each week, to view and learn from at his leisure. This is the most economical way to learn history!
The Teacher: Adam De Gree
Click here to learn about Adam De Gree
Because there is a limited number of students in each class, and we will hold your place, all registration is final and no refunds are given unless there are extenuating circumstances. However, we will give you a credit for future courses if an unforeseen event arises.
Course Cost:
Enroll Through February $300
Enroll Through March $325
Enroll Through April $350
Enroll After April $375
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.
Ages: Grades 9 - 12
Required Materials May Be 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 History
4. 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
4. Westward Movement
5. The Civil War
6. Industrialization
7. World War I
8. The New Deal
9. World War II in the Pacific
10. The Cold War in the United States
11. The Civil Rights Movement
12. Nixon and Watergate
13. 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.
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.
Option to Enroll in Recorded Classes: Only $5 per Class!
Enroll your child in this option and he will receive the recorded class each week, to view and learn from at his leisure. This is the most economical way to learn history!
The Teacher: Adam De Gree
Click here to learn about Adam De Gree
Because there is a limited number of students in each class, and we will hold your place, all registration is final and no refunds are given unless there are extenuating circumstances. However, we will give you a credit for future courses if an unforeseen event arises.
Course Cost:
Enroll Through February $300
Enroll Through March $325
Enroll Through April $350
Enroll After April $375
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.
American History Course, High School |
Online American History High School Materials |
Extra:
Tests, Essays, and Assessment
Another Option:
