- Exploration and discovery
- Establishment of settlements in the New World
- Colonial life in America
- Pioneer life in America
- Revolutionary War in America
- Westward movement in America
- Industrial and cultural growth
- Democracy's principles and documents
- Life in the U. S. and its possessions
- Geography of the U. S.
- Natural resources of the U. S.
- Canada and Mexico
- Relationship between the U. S. and Canada
- Comparative cultures of Canada
- Countries and cultures of the Western Hemisphere: Central America, West Indies, South America
- Map and globe skills
Annotated links for the typical course of study for to help you cover each topic and check mastery of that skill. This is a work in progress that I assume will take a while to complete. I will be adding links and pages periodically.
Course of Study by Grade Level
Upper Grades
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