High School AP U.S. History Course
Journey through the annals of American history with Excel High School's AP U.S. History course. This program is more than a mere recounting of dates and events; it's a comprehensive exploration into the evolution of American economics, politics, and culture. Designed for students with a passion for history and those aiming for further studies in history, political science, economics, sociology, and law, this course offers an in-depth historical analysis grounded in primary sources, research, and writing. Students will not only learn about significant events but also connect these with the broader trends and themes of U.S. history.
Mirroring the depth of an introductory college-level course, our AP U.S. History program prepares students thoroughly for the AP exam and their academic future. The course is structured to develop students' abilities to think critically, reason chronologically, interpret historical sources, and construct well-supported historical arguments. Through a variety of writing assignments, including journal entries, essays, and visual presentations, students engage actively with historical content. Discussion activities further enhance their skills in analyzing and defending various historical perspectives. With robust scaffolding, rigorous instruction, and relevant material, the course ensures that students not only acquire knowledge but also master the skills necessary to excel in the field of history. Enroll in Excel High School's AP U.S. History course and embark on a journey that brings the past to life, preparing you for a future rich in historical understanding and appreciation.
*Advanced Placement® and AP® are registered trademarks and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.
AP U.S. History
Course Syllabus
In AP U.S. History, students investigate the development of American economics, politics, and culture through historical analysis grounded in primary sources, research, and writing. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP U.S. History prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in history, political science, economics, sociology, and law.
Through the examination of historical themes and the application of historical thinking skills, students learn to connect specific people, places, events, and ideas to the larger trends of U.S. history. Critical-reading activities, feedback-rich instruction, and application-oriented assignments hone students' ability to reason chronologically, to interpret historical sources, and to construct well-supported historical arguments. Students write throughout the course, responding to primary and secondary sources through journal entries, essays, and visual presentations of historical content. In discussion activities, students respond to the positions of others while staking and defending claims of their own. Robust scaffolding, rigorous instruction, relevant material, and regular opportunities for active learning ensure that students can achieve mastery of the skills necessary to excel on the AP exam.
This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP designation.
*Advanced Placement® and AP® are registered trademarks and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product. Length: Two semesters
Course contents:
Semester 1
- Unit 1: Transformation in North America (1491 - 1754)
- Unit 2: Birth of a New Nation (1754 - 1800)
- Unit 3: Growing Pains of the New Republic (1800 - 1848)
- Unit 4: Expansion, War & Reconstruction (1844 – 1877)
- Unit 5: Semester Wrap-Up
Semester 2
- Unit 6: Industrialization & Culture Change (1865 – 1900)
- Unit 7: Domestic & Global Challenges (1890 – 1945)
- Unit 8: America in the Age of Liberalism (1945 – 1980)
- Unit 9: Global Capitalism & Redefining the Nation (1980 - Present)
- Unit 10: Semester Wrap-Up
AP U.S. History - Full Course Syllabus
How Much Does It Cost?
$599
per course
AP Certified high school courses are priced at $599 each. This cost-effective price makes Excel High School's AP courses an incredible value!
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Single course options at Excel High School range in price depending on their difficulty. Single course prices are below:
- Standard High School Courses: $225
- Honors High School Courses: $325
- (AP) High School Courses: $599
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