Primary Grade: 8
Grade Range: 6, 7, 8
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.5 Credits
Full year: 1 Credit
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Middle School U.S. History explores the history of the United States from before the arrival of Europeans in North America to the events of the 2016 presidential election. Students begin the course by examining North America before the arrival of European explorers and the establishment of colonies. Students learn about life in the colonies, British rule, and the events that led to the Revolutionary War. After learning about the American Revolution, students explore early U.S. government, westward expansion, the influence of the Industrial Revolution, and the Civil War. Then, they study life after the Civil War, Progressivism, Imperialism, and the onset of World War I. Next, students analyze the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II. Finally, students examine the Civil Rights movement, the Cold War, life in the 1960s and 1970s, and modern-day policies and events.
COURSE TOPICS
- Precolonial America
- Colonial America
- American Revolution
- Early United States
- Westward Expansion
- Industrial Revolution
- The Civil War
- Reconstruction
- Progressive and Labor Movements
- U.S. Imperialism
- WWI
- The Roaring Twenties
- The Great Depression
- WWII
- Civil Rights
- Cold War and Vietnam
- The 1960s and 1970s
- Modern Policies and Events
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.