History and Geography 500 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. It focuses on two major areas, American History & Geography. The 5th grade homeschool curriculum covers American History from early exploration through the Reconstruction, with special emphasis given to inventions and technology of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and geography of the Americas, with special emphasis on Mexico, Canada, and U.S. regional geography. These areas of focus target four major content strands: History, Geography, Government and Citizenship, and Social Studies Skills.

Travel through time with your students as they explore the changing face of America beginning with early exploration, through colonization and the Civil War, and into the current millennium. As part of this online curriculum, students will also learn about the nation’s closest continental and island neighbors.

Curriculum Focus

• Identify Significant Explorers, Such As Christopher Columbus, Francisco Coronado, Sir Francis Drake, Ferdinand Magellan, And Samuel De Champlain, Noting Their Accomplishments.
• Understand How Conflict Between The American Colonies And Great Britain Led To American Independence.
• Understand Political And Social Changes That Occurred In The United States During The 19th Century, Including Changes Resulting From The Industrial Revolution, And Explain How These Changes Led To Conflict Among Sections Of The United States.
• Describe The Causes And Effects Of The Civil War And Its Aftermath.
• Apply Geographic Tools, Including Maps, Legends, And Symbols.
• Locate And Describe U.S. Regions Made Up Of Various Groups Of States, Such As New England And The Great Plains.
• Mexico and Central America
• Transportation and Communication
• Our Neighbors to the North