Description: The study of United States History is the story of our ancestors and how they shaped a nation. We will explore this story through the eyes of the people who lived it using books and stories, biographies, and hands-on activities. The goal of this class is to bring American History to life for the students.

The following modules will be taught in a 2-year cycle:

2025-2026:

• Semester 1:  Early 1900s to Modern Times
• Semester 2:  Minnesota History

2026-2027:

• Semester 1:  Ancient Americans to the Great Gold Rush
• Semester 2:  Civil War to the Industrial Revolution

Tutor: Ashley Bergman has a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, where she studied Biology and Communications. She began homeschooling her 4 children in 2016. A year later, she began teaching homeschool classes. In the years following, she created a new homeschool community and began directing a co-op. Ashley enjoys working and learning alongside children, helping them develop the love and passion for learning. She finds deep joy helping students see the handiwork of God in their every day and within their daily studies.

Cost: $115, $125 or $135 per semester (depending on registration date) if you purchase the text on your own
Level: Grades 5-6
Prerequisite: none
Homework: Up to 1 hour per week
Supplies: The cost for project supplies is included in the price of the class.   Students should come supplied with a spiral notebook and a separate folder to hold handouts.
Required: Internet access at home

Text for this year (2025-26): (to be purchased by parents or rented from CHAT)  1st Semester:  America's Story 3, by Angela O'Dell (ISBN #978-0890519837) This book can be purchased by parents for about $30 from rainbowresource.com or amazon.com, or rented from CHAT for $10 per semester.  If you would like to rent a book from CHAT, please contact the tutor after registration. ;
2nd Semester: (to be purchased by parents) Northern Lights, 2nd edition by Dave Kenney (ISBN: 978-0873518857) Books can be purchased by parents through MN Historical Society for $50, or as an interactive eBook for $15. Reach out to Amy Feole: amy.feole@mnhs.org to purchase. https://www.mnhs.org/northernlights/features#student

Text for 2026-27: (to be purchased by parents or rented from CHAT)  1st Semester:  America's Story 1, by Angela O'Dell (ISBN #978-0890519790) 2nd Semester: America's Story 2, by Angela O'Dell (ISBN #978-0890519813)

Books can be purchased by parents for about $30 from rainbowresource.com or amazon.com, or rented from CHAT for $10 per semester.  If you would like to rent a book from CHAT, please contact the tutor after registration. ;