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American History: A Story of Courage, Conflict and Freedom

by Home School American History.comhttps://www.homeschoolamericanhistory.com/

Social_studiesGrades 9–12

About This Curriculum

A comprehensive high school American history course that explores the development of the United States from colonial times to the present, utilizing multimedia resources including online content, videos, and interactive activities.

What makes it unique: Unique multimedia approach combining physical coursebook with extensive online resources including Google Drive access to PowerPoints, videos, interactive quizzes, and creative evaluation options like 'Re-Tweeting the Emancipation Proclamation'

American History: A Story of Courage, Conflict and Freedom: Multimedia Christian High School Course

This high school American history curriculum combines a softcover coursebook with extensive online content including videos, interactive activities, and downloadable resources. Designed for Christian students, it covers U.S. history from 1607 through the Obama presidency using multimedia approaches and requires significant independent research.

Best for

Christian homeschooling families with high school students who prefer multimedia learning approaches and can work independently with parental oversight

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 3 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides extensive support materials including evaluation rubrics, answer keys, and instructional guidance for parents. A separate guide is available for co-op class leaders.

Includes 'rubrics for evaluating other student work,' 'answer keys,' and 'there is a separate guide available for the leader of the class' in co-op settings

Retrieval PracticeStrength

The curriculum includes online quizzes with immediate feedback and regular testing components. Students can track completion through checkboxes and receive feedback on their learning progress.

Course has 'online quizzes [that] give students immediate feedback telling them how well they've learned the information' and students 'take two tests and a final exam'

Chronological KnowledgeStrength

The curriculum follows a clear chronological structure from 1607 through the Obama presidency. It is organized into six units that systematically build historical understanding across time periods.

The course covers 'the time period from 1607 through President Barack Obama's presidency' and is 'presented in a course introduction, six units, and a culminating activity'

Primary SourcesNeutral

The curriculum incorporates some primary source work through document-based questions and research assignments. However, the extent of primary source integration is not extensively detailed in the review.

Students can choose 'document-based question' as one of three essay options, and the course requires 'independent research for various assignments'

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides narrated PowerPoint lectures for direct instruction, though much content delivery relies on online textbook readings and videos. Students have access to explicit instructional content when needed.

Course includes 'PowerPoint® narrated lectures' that are 'available for students if they wish to listen to them' and 'instructional content is online'

Geographic KnowledgeNeutral

Geographic knowledge is addressed through online map animations and downloadable map resources. The curriculum includes geographic components as part of its multimedia approach.

Content includes 'online map animations' and downloadable files include 'maps' among the Google Drive resources

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum does not appear to have explicit vocabulary instruction components. The review does not mention specific vocabulary-building features or academic terminology development.

No specific mention of vocabulary instruction, academic terminology, or language development components in the review

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com

Key Facts
GradesGrades 9–12
SubjectSocial_studies
PedagogyTraditional
Faith-BasedChristian
FormatDigital + Physical
PricingPhysical workbook version approximately $125.00 (as listed on Amped Up Learning); Online version available; Physical workbook also available through various retailers including Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and ThriftBooks; Additional family member workbooks can be purchased separately
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Data sources: cathyduffy, homeschoolcom