American History: 4 Free Lessons

Give your kids the love of history through this incredible story-driven American history homeschool curriculum, all from a Christian worldview.

Get a preview of American History using our online learning platform in the steps below or download all the lessons to your computer.

Course Content

Expand All

Lesson 1: Orientation 10 Steps

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/10 Steps

1.1—Introduction & Note-taking (Video) – Sample

1.1—Read Table of Contents

1.2—Why School? Why the Humanities? (Video) – Sample

1.2—Read J.R.R Tolkien Quote

1.3—Why History? (Video) – Sample

1.3—Read Psalm 78

1.4—Good Quotes & Our Roadmap (Video) – Sample

1.4—Read Quotes & Write Essay

1.5—Readings, Assignments, Exams, Portfolios, & Projects (Video) – Sample

1.6 – Portfolio (Video) – Sample

Lesson 2: The Banner of the Sun (Meso-America) 12 Steps

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/12 Steps

2.1—The Principle (Video) – Sample

2.1—Read Genesis 4 & 5

2.2—The Olmec & Maya (Video) – Sample

2.2—Read the Popul Vuh

2.3—The Aztec (Video) – Sample

2.3—Read Conquest of New Spain

2.4—The Inca (Video) – Sample

2.4—Read Incan Myths

2.5—The Spanish Conquest (Video) – Sample

2.5—Lesson 2 Exam

2.5—Lesson 2 Portfolio

2.6—Project 1: Colonial Map of the Americas – Sample

Lesson 3: Brave New World (The Early Explorers) 11 Steps

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/11 Steps

3.1—The Principle (Video) – Sample

3.1—Read Columbus’ Dedication

3.2—The Myths & Legends (Video) – Sample

3.2—Read the Legend of Madoc of Wales

3.3—The Evidences (Video) – Sample

3.3—Read the Accounts of Vineland

3.4—Christopher Columbus, Part 1 (Video) – Sample

3.4—Read The Book of Prophecies

3.5—Christopher Columbus, Part 2 (Video) – Sample

3.5—Lesson 3 Exam

3.5—Lesson 3 Portfolio

Lesson 4: The Colossus of Empire (The Colonies) 11 Steps

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/11 Steps

4.1—The Principle (Video) – Sample

4.1—Progressive Map of European Colonies

4.2—Navigational Instruments (Video) – Sample

4.2—Sketch Marine Chronometer

4.3—The Portuguese Colonies (Video) – Sample

4.3—Read Vespucci’s Voyage Account

4.4—The Spanish Colonies (Video) – Sample

4.4—Read de Soto Letter

4.5—The French Colonies & the Missions (Video) – Sample

4.5—Lesson 4 Portfolio

4.5—Lesson 4 Exam

Download All Sample Lessons

Purchase American History

Buy American History once and own it forever.

Monthly Subscription

Monthly Subscription – $15/Month

Shop

By Subject

By Grade

Subscriptions

By Credit Amount

Free Downloads

Group Licenses

Shop All

Subscribe & Save!

American History: 4 Free Lessons

Course Content

Download All Sample Lessons

Purchase American History

Monthly Subscription

Quick Links

© Compass Classroom 2010 - 2019 | Icons by Font Awesome | CC BY 4.0

Enter Your Email to Get Started