Middle School American History
The Great American Story
Welcome to the Great American Story.
This course covers the American story from early settlement up to the modern era. The sequence of this course will follow along with the High School level course, making it ideal for siblings and in-home conversation. Students will be assigned weekly readings, narration, notebooking and keeping. Class time will focus on discussion and understanding of historical events, context and concepts. Additional assignments could include projects, essays, current events and field trips.
Students should plan for approximately 1 hour of work at home each week.
Student's are expected to come to class prepared from their week's assigned reading. They should be ready to participate in a deeper discussion, experiments and/or lab work.
Instructor: Emma Partridge
September - May, Fridays, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
This is a Middle School level course. Class size is limited.
Booklist:
Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story by Wilfred M. McClay
Required Supplies & Resources:
Students will need access to digital resources such as: computer, printer, internet, gmail account
Book of Centuries (Riverbend Press is the recommended version)
3-ring binder with dividers
A full list of supplies will be sent out to students in the summer.
Cost: $675
Blue Ridge Charter School funds are accepted. Payments are available upon request. A $50 admin discount is offered for payment in full using cash or check.
Washington, D.C. Trip 2026
We are in the process of researching and planning a possible Washington, D.C. educational trip for the spring of 2026. For those interested, this would be an ideal ending to this course. More info coming soon!
