American History for Middle School
Teacher: Janiene Bishop
Tuesdays 12:45 - 2:15 OR 2:30 - 4:00 - $365 per semester (2 semester course)
This course takes students on an engaging and dynamic journey through the exciting history of America from the colonies to our current day. Middle school students will gain a clear understanding of all major events, people, geography, and belief systems that shape our nation. This course includes an interactive, discussion-based class each week, weekly homework assignments, an oral presentation, quizzes, and creative projects.
Unit 1 - Colonization
Jamestown, Pilgrims, 13 Colonies, Mayflower Compact, Articles of Confederation
Unit 2 - Revolutionary War
Taxation, Boston Massacre, Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary Wa
Unit 3 - Constitution
3 Branches of Government, Democratic Republic
Unit 4 - Westward Expansion
1801 - 1870, Louisiana Purchase, Manifest Destination, Lewis and Clark, Oregon Trail
Unit 5 - Civil War
1861 - 1865, Cotton gin and the increase of slavery, Abraham Lincoln, underground railroad, key battles in the war, Emancipation Proclamation, uniting the North and South and healing the wounds of separation
Unit 6 - Industrial Revolution
Modern machinery, factories, America becoming a world power, huge boom of inventors: Edison, Tesla, Wright Brothers, AM/FM Radio, Telephone
Unit 7 - World War 1 & 2
World War 1, Trench Warfare & Tanks, Treaty of Versailles, Women’s Suffrage, Prohibition (1920-1933), Great Depression (1929-late 1930’s), World War 2, Pearl Harbor, Holocaust, Israel becomes a nation again
Unit 8 - Modern Age (1950s through 1970s) 50s, 60s, 70s
Unit 9 - Modern Age - 1980s through present
Class Materials:
MCDOUGAL LITTEL American History, Grades 6-8 Beginnings Through Reconstruction: Mcdougal Littell American History (McDougal Littell Middle School American History) Student Edition
ISBN-10: 0-618-82896-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-82896-8
A History of US: All the People: Since 1945. Fouth Edition. Paperback
By Joy Hakim
All other materials will be provided by instructor. Many items will need to be downloaded and printed for this course. Please have an ample supply of paper and ink.
Teacher: Janiene Bishop
Tuesdays 12:45 - 2:15 OR 2:30 - 4:00 - $365 per semester (2 semester course)
This course takes students on an engaging and dynamic journey through the exciting history of America from the colonies to our current day. Middle school students will gain a clear understanding of all major events, people, geography, and belief systems that shape our nation. This course includes an interactive, discussion-based class each week, weekly homework assignments, an oral presentation, quizzes, and creative projects.
Unit 1 - Colonization
Jamestown, Pilgrims, 13 Colonies, Mayflower Compact, Articles of Confederation
Unit 2 - Revolutionary War
Taxation, Boston Massacre, Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary Wa
Unit 3 - Constitution
3 Branches of Government, Democratic Republic
Unit 4 - Westward Expansion
1801 - 1870, Louisiana Purchase, Manifest Destination, Lewis and Clark, Oregon Trail
Unit 5 - Civil War
1861 - 1865, Cotton gin and the increase of slavery, Abraham Lincoln, underground railroad, key battles in the war, Emancipation Proclamation, uniting the North and South and healing the wounds of separation
Unit 6 - Industrial Revolution
Modern machinery, factories, America becoming a world power, huge boom of inventors: Edison, Tesla, Wright Brothers, AM/FM Radio, Telephone
Unit 7 - World War 1 & 2
World War 1, Trench Warfare & Tanks, Treaty of Versailles, Women’s Suffrage, Prohibition (1920-1933), Great Depression (1929-late 1930’s), World War 2, Pearl Harbor, Holocaust, Israel becomes a nation again
Unit 8 - Modern Age (1950s through 1970s) 50s, 60s, 70s
Unit 9 - Modern Age - 1980s through present
Class Materials:
MCDOUGAL LITTEL American History, Grades 6-8 Beginnings Through Reconstruction: Mcdougal Littell American History (McDougal Littell Middle School American History) Student Edition
ISBN-10: 0-618-82896-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-82896-8
A History of US: All the People: Since 1945. Fouth Edition. Paperback
By Joy Hakim
All other materials will be provided by instructor. Many items will need to be downloaded and printed for this course. Please have an ample supply of paper and ink.