AP US History

This course will focus on United States history from the period of colonization to the present. Students will examine the cultural, economic, philosophical, political and social development of the United States. Students will also be required to complete written and oral presentations. The course objectives are geared to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test in United States History given by the College Board in the spring. (See Dual Enrollment section for details)

Credits

1 Social Studies & Humanities

NCAA

Dual Enrollment Available

Grades

10-12

School Competencies
  • Historical Perspectives (Awareness - Foundational)
  • Writing (Communication - Foundational)
  • Critical Thinking (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Interpretation (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Logical Processing (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Synthesis (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
  • Reflection (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
  • Critical Literary Analysis (Communication - Advanced)
Course Competencies
  • Identify & explain historical developments and processes. (developments & processes)
  • Analyze sourcing, situation, and arguments in primary & secondary sources. (sourcing; claims & evidence in sources)
  • Analyze the contexts of historical events, developments, or processes. (contextualization)
  • Using historical reasoning processes (comparison; causation; continuity & change), analyze patterns & connections between & among historical developments & processes. (making connections)
  • Develop and defend an argument in writing, citing relevant historical evidence. (argumentation)