American History: Observations & Assessments from Early Settlement to Today, Student Book & Teacher Guide

American History is a rigorous, classical approach to history with an emphasis on analysis and independent thinking. High school students will develop their Christian worldview while studying the political and faith perspectives which have impacted American history and culture.

The course will take approximately 20-30 minutes per lesson, 5 days per week. Designed for grades 9-12 in a one-year history course. Can be combined with Stobaugh's literature curriculum for an integrated history/literature course.

Contents cover: the Natives of the New World, Pilgrims and Puritans, Colonial Life, Causes of the American Revolution, U.S. Constitution, Age of Reform, Antebellum Slavery, Revivalism, the American Civil War, Reconstruction, Immigration, the Wild West, the World Wars, the Vietnam War, African American History, and the War on Terrorism.

Your student will develop an understanding of American history trends, philosophies, and events through the use of:

Critical thinking questions based roughly on Bloom's TaxonomyExaminations of historical theories surrounding a period or topicClarified terms, concepts, and theories to be learnedHistory makers who clearly changed the course of historyOverviews and insights into world views

The teacher's guide includes:

A convenient Daily SchedulePerforated, three-hole punched assignmentsStudent worksheets, critical thinking questions, and examsAnswer keys with grading criteriaLearning objectivesShort essay questions to help the student comprehend and apply the information presented

This kit includes:

American History Student BookAmerican History Teacher Guide