U.S. History
Full-year course. This is a survey course of U.S. history from the colonial period through the end of the twentieth century. The organizing feature as we proceed through the centuries of our past will be the query: “How has United States history promoted or belied America’s ideals of political equality, natural rights, and sovereignty of the people?” By practicing the same historical thinking skills and tools that professional historians employ and by engaging with rich primary sources, students will deepen their appreciation for the work and subtleties of history. We will also examine objects from material culture to inform our study of history and hone skills used in the museum field.
The class is not lecture-based, but is run as a modified “flipped classroom.” Students will be expected to read, watch films, and engage in discussion posts outside of class, so that the bulk of class time will be available to address content and big questions, analyze primary sources, and engage in collaborative, small-group learning activities.
High school students with a rigorous background in college-level reading and writing may wish to consider Advanced Placement U.S. History.
U.S. History Information
- Example Syllabus
- Class meets once per week for 50-55 minutes.
- Class cap: 20 students.
- Designed for grades 10-12.
- High school students may be awarded 1 Social Sciences credit upon completion of this course.
- Taught by Sandra Amoroso