US History SAI (Period 3)

Course Description

This course is a study of the history of the United States from the time of the Native American through post-World War II and Domestic Issues.  Some of the highlights that will be explored this year are: the explorers, conquerors, and settlers; the growth of the thirteen colonies; the road to independence; the American’s fight for freedom, the shaping of the government; the new frontiers and what makes the nation strong; the Native Americans and how they were treated; nationalism and territorial growth; slavery and the civil war; the reconstruction and the struggle for equality for all people; new industry and more immigrants; reform and women’s rights; America becomes a world power; World War I; the great depression; World War II; postwar years; civil rights; space exploration; and modern problems and issues.

This class has been developed so the students can have knowledge and express themselves on the subject in this ever evolving world. The SPHS Expected Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (ESLOS) will be followed so students will be able to think and produce in a variety of ways, communicate effectively, be resourceful, and be responsible and accountable in their community and beyond. Because of the expectations and guided work exploration of this class, the students will be headed towards the mission statement of South Pasadena High School which is to empower/enable students to think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, solve problems, set and reach goals, and work cooperatively and independently as responsible citizens of the community.

The Common Core Curriculum Standards are guiding the subject matter in the class work, homework, tests, and projects so that 21st century skills can be obtained for life beyond high school.