MS US History
Course Description:
Course Description Offering an interactive and comprehensive overview of American history, this course engages and inspires students to learn about the rich and diverse history of America’s native peoples, early European colonization and settlement in America, and the creation of a new nation through the American Revolution. Middle school students enrolled in this course will closely examine major changes brought about by the nation’s reconstruction, industrialization, urbanization, and progressive reforms and consider the implications each of these events had on the expansion of the United States’ global influence through modern times. Over the course of two semesters, interesting course content encourages students to think carefully about the challenges and opportunities facing the United States in the 21st century.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): |
MS US History |
| Course Title (NCES SCED) : |
U.S. History—Comprehensive |
| Course Provider : |
Berrien Springs Public Schools |
| Content Provided By : |
Imagine Learning LLC (formerly Edgenuity) |
| Online Instructor Provided By : |
Berrien Springs Public Schools |
| Standards Addressed : |
Common Core State Standards |
| Academic Terms : |
Semester |
| NCES SCED Code : 04101 |
| Subject Area : |
Social Sciences and History |
| Course Identifier : |
U.S. History—Comprehensive |
| Course Level : |
Elem/Middle School (Prior to Secondary) |
| Available Credit : |
0.5 |
| Sequence : |
1 of 1 |
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Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 269-473-0500
Additional Cost: $0.0
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Course Objectives Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals: Understand the geographical regions of the United States and the influence of these regions on early settlements and the nation’s development Describe the role of immigration and migration in the development of the nation, and identify common push and pull factors affecting these trends in United States history Explore different cultures within American History and how these cultures were changed by various influences such as settlement, acts of government, and conflict Examine the importance of cultural and reform movements on American government and society Describe the political development of the United States, including the influence of democratic ideals, the changing role of government, and the development of the modern two-party system, by analyzing the documents and decisions that have shaped American government Investigate and understand the reasons behind American involvement in wars and conflicts throughout United States history Trace the economic development of the United States, including its shift from an agrarian to an industrial economy, its emergence as a leading economic force in the world, and its role in the global economy today
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Review Conducted By: Berrien Springs Public Schools
Date of Review:
06/20/2016
Scope and Sequence When you log into the Virtual Classroom, you can view the entire course map, which provides a scope and sequence of all topics you will study. Clicking a lesson’s link in the course map leads to a page listing instructional activities, assignments, and learning objectives specific to that lesson. The units of study are summarized below. Assignments Essays Lesson Quizzes Cumulative Exams Additional Unit 1: Unit 2: Unit 3: Unit 4: Unit 5: Unit 6: Unit 7: Unit 8: Understanding the History of the United States (Beginnings to 1620) Colonization and Settlement (1585–1763) Revolution and the New Nation (1754–1820s) Expansion and Reform (1801–1861) Civil War and Reconstruction (1850–1877) The Development of the Industrial United States (1870–1900) The Emergence of Modern America (1890–1930) The Great Depression and World War II (1920–1945) Unit 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s) Unit 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to the Present
| Term Type |
Enrollment Opens |
Enrollment Ends |
Random Draw Date |
Enrollment Drop Date |
Course Starts |
Course Ends |
# of Seats |
Course Fee |
Potential Additional Costs |
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Semester |
08/01/2024 |
08/23/2024 |
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09/02/2024 |
08/26/2024 |
01/17/2025 |
30 |
$325 |
$0 |
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Semester |
01/02/2025 |
01/17/2025 |
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01/28/2025 |
01/21/2025 |
06/04/2025 |
30 |
$325 |
$0 |
| Drop Policy |
Completion Policy |
Term Type |
Enrollment Opens |
Enrollment Ends |
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Upon completion of the course, Berrien Springs Public Schools will award credit for the course for anyone with a grade D- or higher. This will be communicated back to the student's home district. Any student who does not complete the course will receive an F which will also be communicated back to the home district. |
Semester |
08/01/2024 |
08/23/2024 |
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Upon completion of the course, Berrien Springs Public Schools will award credit for the course for anyone with a grade D- or higher. This will be communicated back to the student's home district. Any student who does not complete the course will receive an F which will also be communicated back to the home district. |
Semester |
01/02/2025 |
01/17/2025 |
Student Expectations
This course requires the same level of commitment from you as a traditional classroom course would. Throughout the course, you are expected to spend approximately 5–7 hours per week online on the following activities:
Interactive lessons that include a mixture of instructional videos and tasks Assignments in which you apply and extend learning in each lesson
Assessments including quizzes, tests, and cumulative exams
Communication
Your teacher will communicate with you regularly through discussions, e-mail, chat, and system announcements. Through this communication with your teacher, you will monitor your progress through the course and improve your learning by reviewing material that was challenging for you.
You will also communicate with classmates, either via online tools or face-to-face, as you do the following:
Collaborate on projects
Ask and answer questions in your peer group Develop speaking and listening skills
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