Prepared curriculum. 
Historic and economic events from American Revolution to Industrialism including but not limited to the American Revolution, Constitutional Convention, westward expansion, Civil War and Reconstruction, and growth of industrial and urban America looking at origins, founders, and key political, economic, and social figures as they relate to the events outlined above such as technological developments, urbanization, territorial expansion, industrialization, political parties, and universal suffrage
 Creation of the Constitution and the principles within the document including historical and philosophical influences, influence of state constitutions, Articles of Confederation, compromises and ratification debates at the Constitutional Convention, Bill of Rights, limited government, popular sovereignty, federalism, rule of law, checks and balances, and separation of powers
Development and structure of the national government including the Preamble, the three branches, examples of powers granted to each branch, powers granted to the states and individuals, the Bill of Rights, and current issues in regard to federalism and rights
Influence of immigration including push/pull factors, industrialization, urbanization, diversification of the population, and debates over immigration
Contributions of various cultural and ethnic groups to the changing social and political structure of the United States
Roles and responsibilities as citizens of the United States including participation in the political system
Examination of primary and secondary sources including written and oral histories, images, and artifacts with special attention being given to founding documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and amendments, and landmark Supreme Court cases
 Inclusion of historical fiction, images, books, graphic novels, in addition to informational texts
Disciplinary skills and processes including change and continuity over time, multiple perspectives, using and understanding sources, and cause and effect