The People Places And Principles Of America

The Designing Volume 2

Plot

(Key topics: Gristmills, Daniel Boone, Dr. Benjamin Rush, westward migration, apple orchards, The Boston Tea Party, community recreation, newspapers, drafting the Declaration of Independence, Valley Forge, Nathanael Green, fighting ships, streets and coaches, slavery, Noah Webster, Northwest Ordinance, drafting and overview of the U.S. Constitution, holidays, families, furniture, John Jacob Astor, spinning machines, Benjamin Franklin, the flames of liberty, fight for freedom, building the White House, James Madison, plows and horses, Oliver Evans, Eli Whitney, The Village Blacksmith, plantations, entertainment, ladies gowns, Lewis and Clark, steam boats, circuit riding preachers, schools, housekeeping, molasses, newspapers, the first twelve Amendments,sea battles, the Santa Fe Trail, the National Anthem, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams; national symbols, pledge and creed; mountain men, windmills, Cornelius Vanderbilt, steam engines, maps, charts and timelines) This is a comprehensive study of American history from pre- Columbus through the election of George W. Bush as president of the United States. Content is based on the 15 major components of culture: families, agriculture, media, military, government, religion, education, discoveries, industry, communication, leaders, light/energy, art, sports, and transportation. Each lesson begins with a vignette or narrative carefully designed to engage the students emotionally and academically. Theme art, time lines, maps and charts illustrate each lesson to pull the students mind into the text and clarify content. This course has been called real history because it ties the fifteen major cultural components to real people, places and principles which distinguish America. The vocabulary level is applicable for students from eighth through twelfth grade. The content is designed to raise students aspirations for noble and honorable life styles of the American Dream. Essential academic elements are aligned with standards normally expected for grades eight through high school.