This U.S. History course shows students the history of the United States through the lens of God’s providence and power. Students learn to interpret the past from a biblical worldview and then learn from the past to influence the present and future as Christian citizens. Students also learn social studies literacy skills and practice analytical thinking while learning from primary and secondary sources.
How BJU Teaches U.S. History
Analyzing Sources
Students are challenged to analyze primary and secondary sources through quotations, activities, and links to literature. Through an explanation of historians’ different viewpoints, students are challenged to think for themselves while interacting with historical documents.
Multi-Subject Practice
This course links to literature, Bible, and ethics and provides opportunities to practice math skills that relate to history through hands-on activities that reach across subject areas.
Defined Objectives
All components of this course have clearly defined objectives, and assessments systematically evaluate those objectives to check student understanding.
Effective Application
Through the student activities book and assessment packet, as well as through writing prompts, review games, and chapter review questions, students have multiple opportunities to apply their learning in practical and varied ways.
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