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:

2023-2024:

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

2024-2025:

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

Tutor: Sonja Hettinga graduated with a B.A. degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul. There she studied Political Science and Communication. She spent the early part of her career working in a legislative office and committee at the MN State Senate before pursuing a corporate career.  Sonja now spends her time homeschooling her two elementary aged children and loves seeing how God’s word ties into all studies.

Cost: $112, $122 or $132 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 (2023-24): (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: TBD

Text for next year (2024-25): (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 register contact the tutor after registration. ;