U.S. History 1: Exploration – 1877, Units 6-8

Looking for materials from Miacademy and MiaPrep? Our workbooks are a great companion to our online curriculum! This is the second of two workbooks that accompany the U.S. History 1: Exploration -1877 course in the Miacademy, Always Icecream, and Clever Dragons, and MiaPrep curriculum. It is a compilation of all student PDF assignments for Units 6-8 of the course and is suggested for grade 7-8 students. For all PDF assignments in this course, we suggest purchasing both books. All-in-One Resource: No need to download or print separate PDFs–everything is compiled in one convenient workbook. Organized and Easy to Follow: The workbook follows the course structure, making it simple to stay on track. Ready-to-Use Format: No more printing or searching for files–students can begin right away. Durable and Portable: A physical copy allows for easy use and storage, perfect for on-the-go learning. Full-Color Pages: Engaging, full-color illustrations and content that enhance the learning experience. Reduces Screen Time: Encourages hands-on learning without relying on a screen. Hands-On Learning: Encourages active engagement with material through projects and exercises that go beyond passive reading. Critical Thinking Development: Includes activities designed to promote problem-solving and analytical skills. Life Application: Real-world scenarios and projects help students apply concepts to everyday life, reinforcing practical understanding. Structured Practice: Provides consistent opportunities for students to reinforce concepts with guided practice and reflection. Enhanced Retention: Engaging exercises promote deeper comprehension and retention of material through varied question types. Course Description: Units of study in this course include the discovery and settlement of the continent by Native Americans, European exploration and colonization, America’s colonial period, causes and major events of the Revolutionary War, early years and reforms of the U.S., westward expansion, and causes and effects of the U.S. Civil War. This course is appropriate for students in grades 7-8. Prior to beginning this course, it is recommended that students complete U.S. Geography and other introductory social studies courses. Students should also be able to identify many states and physical features of the U.S., explain basic economic principles such as supply and demand, and understand the concept of multiple perspectives. Upon completion of this course, students will: Be able to describe cause-and-effect relationships and multiple perspectives. Explain the use of primary and secondary sources when studying history. Analyze data from diverse materials, synthesize information from multiple sources, and draw an evidence-based conclusion. Students who complete this course should be able to transition to other social studies courses, such as U.S. History 2 or U.S. Government. A typical lesson should take 4 days to complete. We suggest assigning this course 5 days per week over 36 weeks. Note: This book covers Units 6-8; Units 1-5 are available in a separate volume. Looking for more information? To learn more about our online curriculum, head on over to https://parents.miacademy.co/