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American History I
Description
Learning about history allows people to see how far we have come and what awaits us on our path to the future. In this course, students will explore the history of the United States and analyze the cause and effect in historical events. They will investigate history by using the tools of a historian to examine the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that influenced the development of the United States. Students will imagine what it was like to live in the past by reading the stories from the people who experienced it. This course begins with the engaging stories of what brought the earliest American colonists to the New World and ends with the struggles to repair the United States following the Civil War. Engaging in this study allows students to recognize the themes of history that span across centuries and leads to a greater appreciation of the development of the United States and the resulting impact on world history.
Pre-Requisites: Recommended for 8th grade
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments/32-36 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Segment I
Module 01: Settlement
- Welcome to United StatesHistory
- Introduction to Settlement
- America’s Geography
- Coming to America
- Colonial Regions
- Colonial Regions Advanced
- Colonial Document
- Economics and Slavery
- The Historian’s Clues
- Set Sail
- Discussion-Based Assessment
- Module OneExam
Module 02: Independence
- Introduction to Independence
- Impact of Colonization
- French and Indian War
- Colonial Unity
- Colonial Unity Advanced
- The Great Awakening
- Give Me Liberty
- Revolutionary Celebrities
- Supporters of the War
- War
- Set Sail
- Discussion-Based Assessment
- Module Two Exam
Module 03: Nationalism
- Introduction to Nationalism
- Interpreting History
- Recipe for America
- State Constitutions
- Who has the Power?
- We Can Make a Difference!
- We Can Make a Difference! Advanced
- For the Common Good
- Balancing Our Rights
- Know Your Rights!
- Set Sail
- Discussion-Based Assessment
- Module Three Exam
Module 04: Growth
- Introduction to Growth
- Making a President
- Making a President Advanced
- A Worthy Successor
- American Voices
- Jefferson Brings Change!
- Heroes of the Wild
- We Will Not Fall!
- Set Sail
- Discussion-Based Assessment
- Segment One Exam Part One
- Segment One Exam Part Two
- Advanced Segment One Exam Par tOne
- Advanced Segment One Exam Part Two
Segment II
Module 05: Movement
- Introduction to Movement
- It’s Manifest Destiny!
- It’s Manifest Destiny! Advanced
- Treaties with the Native Population
- A Native Dilemma
- Keep the Peace
- New Land!
- Pioneer Women
- Train’s Leavin’!
- Great Rivers
- Friend or Foe, Mexico?
- Set Sail
- Discussion-Based Assessment
- Module Five Exam
Module 06: Advances
- Introduction to Advances
- Innovations
- Innovations Advanced
- Factory Workers
- Growing Cities!
- Development and Business Expansion
- A southern view
- Populism
- Jacksonian Democracy
- War on the Bank!
- Set Sail
- Discussion-BasedAssessment
- Module Six Exam
Module 07: Ideas
- Introduction to Ideas
- Are You Awake?
- Inside Slavery
- Join the Resistance!
- Her Rights
- The MightyPen
- The Mighty Pen Advanced
- Important Political Authors
- Bring on the Reform!
- Education Reform
- Set Sail
- Discussion-Based Assessment
- Module Seven Exam
Module 08: Conflict
- Introduction to Conflict
- A Nation Divided
- Conflicting Authority
- Taking Sides
- Shots Fired!
- Shots Fired! Advanced
- The Cost of Conflict
- Emancipation?
- Reconstruction
- Practice and Review Exam
- Set Sail
- Discussion-Based Assessment
- Segment Two Exam Part One
- Segment Two Exam Part Two
- Advanced Segment Two Exam Part One
- Advanced Segment Two Exam Part Two
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American History II
Description
The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political, and economic revolutions. In this course, students will investigate the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today. Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business, and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present. This course also gives students the opportunity to conduct research and apply their learning to current, real-world problems.
Pre-Requisites: This course is recommended for students in 10th or 11th grade. Successful completion of English 1 is strongly recommended.
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments/32-36 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 0: Getting Started & Pre-Civil War Review
- Colonialization
- Declaration of Independence
- The Road to the American Revolution
- The American Revolution
- History of the Constitution
- Freedom of Religion
- Freedom of Religion Present Day
Module 01: Reconstruction
- Geography
- Forging Nationalism
- Setting the Stage
- Jacksonian Era
- Civil War
- Rebuilding the Government
- A New South
- Face of Freedom
- Westward Expansion
Module 02: Industrial Revolution
- Industrialization Changes America
- Innovation Nation
- Populism
- Coming to America
- Rise of the Political Machines
- Labor Movements
- Social Change
- Analyzing Maps and Images
Module 03: Enter the World Stage
- Isolationism, Intervention, and Imperialism
- U.S. Territorial Expansion
- The Great War
- Preparing for War
- A New Kind of War
- War at Home
- Peace, Demobilization, and Next Steps
- Understanding Complexity
Module 04: Between the Wars
- Isolationism
- The Roaring Twenties
- Cultural Changes of the 1920s
- Challenges to Civil Rights
- The Great Depression
- The New Deal
- Analyzing Documents
Module 05: World War II
- World War Again
- The United States at War
- Two Wars
- Holocaust
- War at Home
- War Ends
- Post WWII Policies
- Analyzing Images
Module 06: Post WWII & Cold War
- The Fifties and Sixties
- The Early Cold War
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- The Cold War at Home
- The Korean War
- The Cold War
- Vietnam War
- Disillusionment
- Analyzing Maps
Module 07: Civil Rights Movement
- The Great Society
- The American Motto and Medal of Honor
- Peace or Power?
- Minority Rights
- Civil Rights Decisions
- Misconceptions about Timed Testing
Module 08: The Modern Era
- The 1970’s
- The 1980’s
- A New Millennium
- Terrorism and Human Rights
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Comprehensive American Study
Description
The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political, and economic revolutions. In this course, students will investigate the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today. Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business, and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present. This course also gives students the opportunity to conduct research and apply their learning to current, real-world problems.
Pre-Requisites: This course is recommended for students in 10th or 11th grade. Successful completion of English 1 is strongly recommended.
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments/32-36 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 0: Getting Started & Pre-Civil War Review
- Colonialization
- Declaration of Independence
- The Road to the American Revolution
- The American Revolution
- History of the Constitution
- Freedom of Religion
- Freedom of Religion Present Day
Module 01: Reconstruction
- Geography
- Forging Nationalism
- Setting the Stage
- Jacksonian Era
- Civil War
- Rebuilding the Government
- A New South
- Face of Freedom
- Westward Expansion
Module 02: Industrial Revolution
- Industrialization Changes America
- Innovation Nation
- Populism
- Coming to America
- Rise of the Political Machines
- Labor Movements
- Social Change
- Analyzing Maps and Images
Module 03: Enter the World Stage
- Isolationism, Intervention, and Imperialism
- U.S. Territorial Expansion
- The Great War
- Preparing for War
- A New Kind of War
- War at Home
- Peace, Demobilization, and Next Steps
- Understanding Complexity
Module 04: Between the Wars
- Isolationism
- The Roaring Twenties
- Cultural Changes of the 1920s
- Challenges to Civil Rights
- The Great Depression
- The New Deal
- Analyzing Documents
Module 05: World War II
- World War Again
- The United States at War
- Two Wars
- Holocaust
- War at Home
- War Ends
- Post WWII Policies
- Analyzing Images
Module 06: Post WWII & Cold War
- The Fifties and Sixties
- The Early Cold War
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- The Cold War at Home
- The Korean War
- The Cold War
- Vietnam War
- Disillusionment
- Analyzing Maps
Module 07: Civil Rights Movement
- The Great Society
- The American Motto and Medal of Honor
- Peace or Power?
- Minority Rights
- Civil Rights Decisions
- Misconceptions about Timed Testing
Module 08: The Modern Era
- The 1970’s
- The 1980’s
- A New Millennium
- Terrorism and Human Rights
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Economics with Financial Literacy
Description
Economic decisions affect us every day of our lives. Understanding economics means thinking about how scarcity, or limited resources, requires us to make choices and evaluate one option against others. In this course, students will recognize examples of economics in your daily life. Students will see how the economic choices of larger groups, like businesses and governments, affect students and others. As students progress through the course, students will recognize that the costs and benefits of choices connect individuals and groups around the world. The purpose of this course is to help students become a smart consumer who understands the flow of an economy between individuals, businesses, governments, and the rest of the world.
Pre-Requisites: 11th or 12th grade status and English I & II recommended
Credits: 0.5
Estimated Completion Time: 1 Segment/16-18 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
In Module 1, students will answer the following essential questions:
- What is economics and how does it affect me?
- How does scarcity force us to make choices?
- How might we measure the “cost” of our choices?
- How does supply and demand inform the choices of consumers and business owners?
- Why is studying supply and demand useful?
- What factors affect supply and demand?
- How are prices determined?
- What is “money”?
- What gives money its value?
- How does printing more currency impact the economy?
In Module 2, students will answer the following essential questions:
- How can I tell wants from needs?
- How do my choices today affect my life tomorrow?
- Why do we pay taxes?
- Why save money?
- How do I invest money?
- Why use credit?
- How can a budget help me meet my goals?
In Module 3, students will answer the following essential questions:
- How has entrepreneurship helped shape American society?
- What do you need to start a successful business?
- How can the method of business organization impact success?
- How can the product market for a good or service influence business decisions?
- How can a business owner determine the selling price and production level that will maximize profits?
- How might a business grow to increase profitability?
In Module 4, students will answer the following essential questions:
- How does the government take an active role in controlling the economy?
- How can the government influence the economy through fiscal policy?
- How can the Federal Reserve affect the economy through monetary policy?
In Module 5, students will answer the following essential questions:
- How do economists of the past influence us today?
- How do countries measure the health of their economy?
- How can we best organize an economy to meet economic goals?
- Why do countries trade?
- Why do countries create barriers to trade or free trade areas?
- How does inflation affect our lives and society?
- How does the economy of the United States compare to other countries?
In Module 6, students will answer the following essential questions:
- How can we use a circular flow diagram to show economic relationships?
- How do externalities affect our communities?
- How do externalities affect our country and the world?
- How can we use a decision-making model to determine a plan of action for a specific issue?
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Economics with Financial Literacy for Credit Recovery
Description
Economic decisions affect us every day of our lives. Understanding economics means thinking about how scarcity, or limited resources, requires us to make choices and evaluate one option against others. In this course, students will recognize examples of economics in your daily life. Students will see how the economic choices of larger groups, like businesses and governments, affect students and others. As students progress through the course, students will recognize that the costs and benefits of choices connect individuals and groups around the world. The purpose of this course is to help students become a smart consumer who understands the flow of an economy between individuals, businesses, governments, and the rest of the world.
Pre-Requisites: 11th or 12th-grade status and English I & II recommended
Credits: 0.5
Estimated Completion Time: 1 Segment/16-18 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 01
- What is Economics?
- Why Can’t I Have It All?
- Demand
- Supply
Module 02
- Want vs Need
- College Economics
- Taxes
- Stock
- Auto Financing
- Budgeting
Module 03
- Entrepreneurship
- Factors of Production
- Financial Authority
- Selling
- Getting the Most for Your Monty
- Building a Better Business
Module 04
- The Role of Government in Economics
- How the Fed Affects the Individual
- The Fed’s Toolbox
- Uncle Sam’s Toolbox
Module 05
- How Economists’ Ideas Affect Us
- Organization of an Economy
- What are My Country’s Goals?
- Trading
- Free Trade
- Inflation
Module 06
- Circular Flow
- Economic Relationships
- Externalities
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Global Studies
Description
With more than seven billion people living in the world today, there are countless newsworthy stories waiting to be told. In this course students become real-world news reporters, researching and writing for the Global News Network. Students explore human rights, the environment, global security, international economic systems, and much more. Students learn how to perform accurate research and fact-finding missions, while learning how to present their discoveries with clarity and context. Students will also be able to identify tangible global problems and outline well-developed solutions. This course uses current and compelling stories to engage students in the world around them.
Pre-Requisites: None
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 2 Segments / 32-36 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Module One
- Pacing
- Plagiarism/Academic Integrity
- Web 2.0 Tools
Module Two
- Using Geography to Think Globally
- Getting There
- Global Climates
- Climate Classifications
- Global Perspective Survey
Module Three
- Populations
- Using Demographics
- Footprints
- World Hunger
Module Four
- First Impressions
- Stereotypes
- Understanding Culture
- Cultural Universals
Module Five
- Power and Politics
- Planning a Government
- National Identities
- Language of Anthems
- Terrorism
Module Six
- Economics
- Global Economic Systems
- Communism
- GDP and GNP
- Globalization
- The European Union
Module Seven
- Human Rights
- Ending Apartheid
- Refugees
- Child Labor
- Disappearances, Prisoners of Conscience, and Torture
- Human Rights Enforcement
Module Eight
- Global Water
- Global Energy
- Global Warming
- Oil Production
- Waste
Module Nine
- Project Planning
- Project Presentation
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U.S. Government
Description
Responsible citizenship, including civil and political participation, is essential to maintain a representative government that truly represents the people of the United States. In this course, students learn about the structure of government and how it shares power at the local, state and federal levels. This course also explores founding principles that inspired the Constitution and Bill of Rights, preserving the freedoms that students experience daily. Students will examine the processes of each branch of government, the election process, and how citizens can impact public policy. The media, interest groups and influential citizens provide examples of how the government can be affected by informed and active participants. Students will examine the U.S. Court system, and become a part of the process by participating in the judicial decision-making process. They will also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world, through domestic policy, foreign policy and human rights policy.
Pre-Requisites: 11th or 12th-grade status and English I & II recommended
Credits: 0.5
Estimated Completion Time: 1 Segment/16-18 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 1: What Is Citizenship?
- Citizenship Introduction
- Natural Rights
- What Is Citizenship?
- Citizens in Action
Module 2: Foundations
- Foundations Introduction
- Revolutionary Ideas
- The Constitution
- The US Constitution and Your State
- The Anti-Federalists
- Federalism
- The Bill of Rights
Module 3: Policy and Elections
- The Legislative Branch
- Public Policy
- The Executive Branch
- Influencing Policy
- Media and Politics
- Elections and Voting
Module 4: The Courts and Civil Liberties
- Courts and Civil Liberties Introduction
- The Judicial Branch
- Judicial Review
- The Decision
- Civil Rights
- Foreign Policy
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U.S. Government for Credit Recovery
Description
Responsible citizenship, including civil and political participation is essential to maintain a representative government that truly represents the people of the United States. In this course, students learn about the structure of government and how it shares power at the local, state and federal levels. This course also explores founding principles that inspired the Constitution and Bill of Rights, preserving the freedoms that students experience daily. Students will examine the processes of each branch of government, the election process, and how citizens can impact public policy. The media, interest groups and, influential citizens provide examples of how the government can be affected by informed and active participants. Students will examine the U.S. Court system, and become a part of the process by participating in the judicial decision-making process. They will also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world, through domestic policy, foreign policy, and human rights policy.
Pre-Requisites: Unsuccessful attempt to earn credit in US Government
Credits: 0.5
Estimated Completion Time: 1 Segment/16-18 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 1
- Impact of Government on Daily Life
- Constitutional Principles of Government
- Representative Government
- Limited Government
- Consent of the Governed
- Rule of Law
- Individual Rights
- Naturalization
- Political and Civic Participation
- Effective Citizenship
- Service Learning
Module 2
- Declaration of Independence
- Principles of American Democracy
- Articles of Confederation
- The U.S. Constitution
- Federalists, Anti-federalists and theFederalist Papers
- Bill of Rights and the Amendment Process
- Analyzing Founding Documents
- Checks and Balances
- Separation of Powers
- Federalism
- Delegated, Concurrent and Reserved Powers
- State and Local Governments
Module 3
- Structure, Function and Processes of the Legislative Branch
- Public Policy
- Structure, Function and Processes of the Executive Branch
- Federal Bureaucracy and Independent Regulatory Agencies
- Role of Political Parties and Interest Groups
- Media Influence and Bias in Political Communication
- Influencing Government
- Elections and Voting Trends
Module 4
- Structure, Function and Processes of the Judicial Branch
- Judicial Review
- State and Federal Court Systems
- Judicial Decision-Making Process
- Landmark Supreme Court Cases
- Expansion of Civil Rights
- Comparing Governments
- Democratization
- Domestic and Foreign Policy
- Human Rights Policies
- International Organizations
- Analyzing Data
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U.S. History
Description
The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political and economic revolutions. In this course, students will investigate the people, events and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today. Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present. This course also gives students the opportunity to conduct research and apply their learning to current, real-world problems.
Pre-Requisites: This course is recommended for students in 10th or 11th grade. Successful completion of English 1 is strongly recommended.
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments/32-36 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 01: Reconstruction
- Geography
- Setting the Stage
- Civil War
- Rebuilding the Government
- A New South
- Face of Freedom
- Westward Expansion
Module 02: Industrial Revolution
- Industrialization Changes America
- Innovation Nation
- Populism
- Coming to America
- Rise of the Political Machine
- Labor Movements
- Social Change
- Analyzing Maps and Images
Module 03: Enter the World Stage
- Isolationism, Intervention, and Imperialism
- U.S. Territorial Expansion
- The Great War
- Preparing for War
- New Kind of War
- War at Home
- Peace, Demobilization, and Next Steps
- Understanding Complexity
Module 04: Between the Wars
- Isolationism
- The Roaring Twenties
- Cultural Changes of the 1920s
- Challenges to Civil Rights
- The Great Depression
- The New Deal
- Analyzing Documents
Module 05: World War II
- World War Again
- The United States War
- Two Wars
- War at Home
- War Ends
- Analyzing Images
Module 06: Post WWII & Cold War
- The Fifties and Sixties
- The Early Cold War
- The Cold War at Home
- The Korean War
- The Cold War
- Vietnam War
- Disillusionment
- Analyzing Maps
Module 07: Civil Rights Movement
- The Great Society
- Peace vs Power
- Minority Rights
- Civil Rights Decisions
- Misconceptions about Timed Testing
Module 08: The Modern Era
- The 1970’s
- The 1980’s
- A New Millennium
- Terrorism and Human Rights
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U.S. History for Credit Recovery
Description
This is a survey course of United States history focusing on the period from the Civil War through the present. The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political and economic revolutions. In this course, students will investigate the people, events and ideas that have shaped the United States. Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business, and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present.
Pre-Requisites: unsuccessful attempt at U.S. History
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 10 weeks per segment
Major Topics and Concepts
Segment 1
Module 1
- Understanding the chronological order of historical events
- Understanding the connections between historical events
- Purpose and application of various maps
- Six Essential Elements of Geography
- Interpreting primary and secondary sources
- Civil War
- Reconstruction
- Westward Expansion
Module 2
- Industrial Revolution
- Populism
- Push and Pull Factors of Immigration
- Social Reform
Module 3
- Imperialism
- World War One
Module 4
- The Roaring Twenties
- The Great Depression
- The New Deal
Segment 2
Module 5
- World War Two
Module 6
- Cold War
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
Module 7
- The Great Society
- Civil Rights Movement
Module 8
- 1970s
- 1980s
- 1990s
- The early 2000s
- Terrorism
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World History
Description
In Segment I, students will learn how the Roman Empire developed in two very distinct directions. Next, students will discover the great intellectual and cultural contributions of Islamic Empires. Journey through the Middle Ages of Europe and Japan to learn how knights and samurais lived. Students will also investigate the rise and fall of some of the great kingdoms of the Americas and Africa and then travel back to the Europe of the Renaissance and Reformation era. Segment II begins with a bang as students will learn about advancements in science and thought during the Age of Enlightenment and the social and political revolutions that followed as a result. As students meander through the 19th century, they will learn about the transformation from an agricultural to an industrial world and the many changes that resulted from that shift. Students will then learn about the interconnectedness of nationalism and colonialism and the two massive world wars were the end result. As students approach the finish line, they will learn about development in our modern world and the implications that historical events have on us today.
Pre-Requisites: None
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments/32-36 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Segment 1:
Module 1
- Roman Empire
- Byzantine Empire
- Monotheistic Religions
- Golden Age of Islam
Module 2
- Medieval Society and Arts
- The Crusades
- Medieval Japan
Module 3
- Rise of African Kingdoms and City-states
- Major Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes
Module 4
- Rise of the Italian City-states
- Reformation and Counter-Reformation
- Age of Exploration
- Columbian Exchange
Segment 2:
Module 5
- European Geography
- Constitutional and Absolute Monarchies
- Scientific Revolution
- 20th Century Science
- French Revolution
Module 6
- 19th Century Latin American and Caribbean Independence Movements
- Industrial Revolution
- Economic and Political Ideologies
- Italian and German Unification
- Modern Reform and Independence Movements
Module 7
- World War I
- World War II
Module 8
- Cold War and Proxy Wars
- Collapse of the Soviet Union
- Globalization
Unit 9: Media and Society
Unit 10: A History of Journalism
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World History for Credit Recovery
Description
Join modern time travelers Ali and Soo-jin as they journey through World History and help students discover how world events and eras are connected. In Segment 1, students will learn how the Roman Empire developed in two very distinct directions. Next, students will discover the great intellectual and cultural contributions of the Islamic Empires. They will journey through the Middle Ages of Europe and Japan to learn how knights and samurais lived. While investigating the rise and fall of some of the great kingdoms of the Americas and Africa and then travel back to the Europe of the Renaissance and Reformation era. Segment 2 begins with a bang as students learn about advancements in science and thought during the Age of Enlightenment, as well as the social and political revolutions that followed as a result. As students meander through the 19th century, they will learn about the transformation from an agricultural to an industrial world and the many changes that resulted from that shift. Students will then learn about the interconnectedness of nationalism and colonialism and the two massive world wars that were the end result. As students approach the finish line, they will learn about development in our modern world and the implications that historical events have on us today.
Pre-Requisites: Student has previously completed World History without achieving a passing grade.
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments, 32-36 weeks
Major Topics and Concepts
Segment 1
Module 1
- Roman Empire
- Byzantine Empire
- Monotheistic Religions
- Golden Age of Islam
Module 2
- Medieval Society and Arts
- The Crusades
- Medieval Japan
Module 3
- Rise of African Kingdoms and City-States
- Major Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes
Module 4
- Rise of the Italian City-states
- Renaissance
- Reformation and Counter-Reformation
- Age of Exploration
- Columbian Exchange
- Slavery
Segment 2
Module 5
- European Geography
- Constitutional and Absolute Monarchies
- Scientific Revolution
- 20th Century Science
- Enlightenment
- French Revolution
Module 6
- 19th Century Latin American and Caribbean Independence Movements
- Industrial Revolution
- Economic and Political Ideologies
- Imperialism
- Italian and German Unification
- Modern Reform and Independence Movements
Module 7
- World War I
- World War II
- Genocide
Module 8
- Cold War and Proxy Wars
- Collapse of the Soviet Union
- Globalization
- Terrorism
