United States History I

 Course Information

• One Semester Class
• One Credit Course
• Open to grades 11
• Prerequisites:  none
• Instructor: Mr. Phil Koch

Course Description

U.S. History I is a semester length survey course covering the history of our nation from Pre-1492 to the present time. This class will be taught thematically, meaning that topics will be covered instead of chronologically. The class will help the student understand what it means to be an American by studying our past, traditions and national experiences.

Topics of Study...

• U.S. Government: Structure, Historical Events & Role in Society                             
• Cultural Makeup: Ethnic Makeup, Immigration & Issues of today                               
• Social Change:  Reforms in Education, Society & Civil Rights                                
• Growth of the Economy:  Colonial, Industrial Age, Technological, Global Economics