Content covers the development of the United States from colonization to current times, with emphasis placed on events after reconstruction. This course covers the same material as American History Honors, but with a more in-depth study designed to prepare students for the rigorous demands of Advanced Placement American History. Student should possess strong vocabulary and reading skills. This course provides the student with the opportunity to cover subject matter traditionally found in college level American history courses. This course provides students with an understanding of the chronological development of humanity.
Content includes the development of civilization from earliest times to the modern era.
The course is designed to provide students with an effective understanding of the past in terms of change or process as it relates to the development of humanity. This is done by looking at the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, technical, and cultural events that have shaped and molded humanity. This course covers the same material as Honors World History, but with a more in-depth study. Students should possess strong vocabulary and reading skills. This course is designed to give students an understanding of societies and the values and norms that shape social institutions, influence group behavior, and promote social change.