U.S. History
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ASU Prep U.S. History course

U.S. History is so much more than a collection of dates and events—it’s a captivating saga of triumphs, struggles, and profound lessons that continue to shape our country to this day.

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What makes ASU Prep high school U.S. History course unique?

In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in past events through the power of stories from both primary and secondary sources. Along the way, you’ll gain a profound understanding of our nation’s past, while acquiring insight to both understand the present and create a brighter future.

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U.S. History course features

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Highly engaging

Students immerse themselves in history, examining primary sources, analyzing arguments, and forming their own opinions on the past, present, and future.

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Comprehensive

All ASU Prep courses are aligned with standards and prepare students for high stakes testing and college entrance exams.

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Relevant

Lessons include real-life experiences and examples relevant to today’s students.

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Interactive

This course asks students to actively participate in the learning and provides instant feedback to spark curiosity and clarify concepts.

Asian female student smiling while holding onto her laptop A slide within the course that reads, "Scott's great snake." A slide within the course that reads, "Meet Frank the Farmer" A slide within the course that shows a map of the Slavic people's of the austro-hungarian empire A slide within the course that reads, "Meet Ellie Mae the Elder"
A slide within the course that reads, "Scott's great snake."
A slide within the course that reads, "Meet Frank the Farmer"
A slide within the course that shows a map of the Slavic people's of the austro-hungarian empire
A slide within the course that reads, "Meet Ellie Mae the Elder"
Asian female student smiling while holding onto her laptop
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Deeper learning comes from discovery

In this U.S. History course you’ll encounter interactive maps and 3D simulations that will require you to be a detective—uncovering information and exploring historical problems using prior knowledge and context clues to both ask and answer questions. Meaningful feedback will guide you to understanding.

High school U.S. History course highlights

  • Immersive simulations transport students into pivotal moments such as the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, the D-day invasion, and the Cold War era.
  • Exercises that challenge students to think critically, analyze historical context, consider multiple perspectives, and make informed judgments.
  • Engaging visual aids such as interactive maps, political cartoons, timelines, graphs, and images to guide students towards a comprehensive understanding of U.S. history.
  • Content that delves into lesser-known aspects of history, prompting students to reflect on the lasting impact of historical events and their relevance to contemporary issues.
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The gameplay, especially the historical simulations of events that have shaped our nation, makes history come alive for my students.”

- U.S. History Teacher