What will this course cover?

The course title is US History: How the United States Transitioned from 13 Colonies to World Superpower. We will emphasize four main stories that illustrate how the United States became globally dominant—not just militarily, but economically, politically, and culturally as well.

• Colonization and Liberty explores how the United States claimed its independence.

• From Slavery to Civil Rights examines the legal transformation brought about by the Civil War and gradual cultural conversion to equal rights.   

• Economic Innovation emphasizes major economic transitions as the U.S. economy shifted from agriculture to industry to services.   

• US Expansion Abroad traces the expansion and deployment of American power in the world, from the War with the Sioux to Iraq.
   

What does this course include?

Students will get the best of both worlds: access to University-level resources and personalized coaching, with the convenience and flexibility of an online class.

• Online video lectures and assignments can be viewed at any time on-demand, guaranteeing that there will never be a scheduling conflict between this course and other commitments.

• Guest lectures from historians at Harvard, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Stanford, Columbia, Duke, and other top Universities.

• University-level textbook currently used for history courses at the University of California Davis, San Jose State University, and more, making it ideal for those planning on going to college, or preparing for the AP or SAT exams. The digital textbook serves as the online platform for the course and costs $39. Learn more at: www.globalyceum.com

• Online Office Hours to foster relationships with students, and develop college-bound writing skills.

• Practice exams: an optional add-on to help students prepare for advanced testing or taking tests in the college classroom. (Additional fee).
   

Who is teaching this course?

Krista Guardino is a homeschool alumna and has degree in history from the University of California, Berkeley, where she wrote her thesis on religious dissidence in the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. She has eight years of teaching experience and loves to engage students in lively discussions about historical events and how they shaped the present. Krista also works for a startup innovating the college textbook, so she’s on the cutting edge of college education in history, political science, and writing.

How will students be evaluated?

• Weekly quizzes help the student think critically about the readings and lectures. These low-stake quizzes use a mix of short-essay responses and multiple choice questions to test the student's understanding of themes and narratives and evaluate their writing abilities.

• Students will complete short essays and assignments that will prepare them for two major historical papers consisting of original argumentation and primary-source research.

• The student will also be given a participation grade based on discussion with the instructor and other students.

• Each student will be graded according to their registered grade level.

Who Should Take this Course?

There will be two course levels available:

• College-Bound: suitable for those preparing to go on to university to take advanced placement exams. Suggested for 10th-12th grade, but left to parent's discretion.

• Advanced: suitable for dedicated 8th-9th grade students. Will be listening to the same lectures as the advanced students, but will have simpler reading assignments, exams, homework problems, and papers.

When does the course begin?

Registration is open now!

Fall – Spring (August 30, 2016 - May 30, 2016).  

Flexible Start Date: This option allows student(s) to complete the class on their own time within one year of registration. (additional fee)

Space is limited so that I can work with each student.

How much does the course cost?

$495 for the two term course. Or you can pay by the semester ($250/semester) or by the month ($58/month)

Note: the class platform/textbook is an additional $39 for the year.

Optional add-ons: Flexible start dates: $45; Practice exams (including practice essays and feedback): $55

Refer a Friend: Students are more active in the course and discussion when they have friends involved in the course. Receive a $75 rebate on your registration for each friend you refer to the course)

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