PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is one semester in length.
Primary Grade: 9
Grade Range: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In Pennsylvania History, students explore the geography, history, culture, and government of Pennsylvania. They examine Pennsylvania's role in the founding of the United States, the Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution, and they study the state’s significance in modern times.
COURSE TOPICS
- Founding Pennsylvania
- The American Revolution
- Early 19th Century Expansion
- Labor Movement
- Pennsylvania Arts
- 1970s to the Present
- Pennsylvania Tourism
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.