Middle School Early American History Course
Excel Middle School's Early American History course offers a comprehensive exploration of America's formative years, spanning from the 15th century to the early 1900s. The course brings history to life, covering pivotal events and periods such as the arrival of the Pilgrims, the establishment of the 13 Original Colonies, the American Revolution, the crafting of the U.S. Constitution, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era. Students are not just passive learners; they actively engage with the material through a blend of text-based lessons and enriching audio/visual resources, making history both accessible and captivating.
This course goes beyond mere dates and events. Students will develop critical historical skills, such as map interpretation and using geographic tools to understand historical contexts. They will explore why human settlements thrive near water bodies, delve into the reasons behind European exploration in the new world, and understand the intricacies of life in the Original Colonies. The course also addresses broader concepts like manifest destiny and the factors leading to the American Civil War, followed by an in-depth look at the Reconstruction period. Through this journey, students gain a deeper appreciation of American history and its lasting impact on the present and future.
Middle School Early American History
Course Syllabus
This social studies course covers the history of America, from the early 15th century, up until the early 1900s. Familiar topics of the Pilgrims, the Original Colonies, the American Revolution, the Constitution of the United States, the Civil War, and Reconstruction are covered in a thorough, thoughtful way. Each lesson from the text is reinforced and re-explained with engaging audio/visual resources. This course also discusses map skills and basic economic concepts.
Textbook: Early American History - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021
Course Objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Interpret maps and use other geographic tools as primary sources for analyzing history.
- Describe why humans often settle near rivers and other bodies of water.
- Explain why European countries explored the new world in the 15th
- Describe life in the 13 Original Colonies.
- Explain why there was an American Revolution.
- Describe the contents of the U.S. Constitution and the important people who wrote it.
- Define the concept of manifest destiny and why the westward migration occurred.
- Explain why the American Civil War was fought.
- Explain what Reconstruction was.
Course contents:
Semester A
- Chapter 1: Geography and Settlement
- Chapter 2: The New World
- Chapter 3: Life in the Colonies
- Chapter 4: The American Revolution
- Chapter 5: Drafting the Constitution
- Chapter 6: Westward Migration and Manifest Destiny
Semester B
- Chapter 7: American Government Today
- Chapter 8: Pre-Civil War Tensions
- Chapter 9: The Civil War
- Chapter 10: Reconstruction
- Chapter 11: Rebuilding Post-Civil War
- Chapter 12: Social Hostilities Going Into the 1900s
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................35%
Writing Assignments.........35%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$225
per course
Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. This cost-effective rate makes quality education accessible for every student.
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