Course Catalog
Section A · History & Social ScienceUC Honors · +1.0 GPA
American Culture and Society
UC A-G approved American Culture and Society course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.
1 Year Online · Remote / Hybrid / In-Person U.S. History Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 10 credits
Section AUC A‑G Requirement
History & Social Science — 2 years required
Must include 1 year of World History, Cultures, or Historical Geography AND 1 year of U.S. History (or ½ year U.S. History + ½ year Civics/American Government).
UC Honors Designation
AP and IB History/Social Science courses earn 1 extra weighted GPA point at UC/CSU.
Why This Matters for College Admission
Satisfies the UC/CSU history & social science requirement — essential for freshman admission. Strong scores (3–5) on AP History exams can exempt you from equivalent college courses.
What You'll Learn
Analyze primary sources and historical narratives from the founding era through today
Evaluate the causes and consequences of major U.S. political and social movements
Understand the development of constitutional government and civil rights
Connect historical events to contemporary issues in economics and foreign policy
Develop argumentative essay skills using historical evidence
Prepare for AP U.S. History exam with document-based question (DBQ) practice
Course Structure
Semester 1, Unit 1Weeks 1–5
Foundations
- Core vocabulary and concepts
- Foundational skills
- Context-setting activities
Semester 1, Unit 2Weeks 6–12
Core Skills
- Skill-building exercises
- Primary assessments
- Collaborative projects
Semester 2, Unit 1Weeks 13–18
Advanced Concepts
- Deeper conceptual application
- Research and analysis
- Peer-review activities
Semester 2, Unit 2Weeks 19–24
Synthesis & Mastery
- Cross-unit integration
- Final capstone project
- Portfolio submission
Curated syllabus · 7 units · 68 videos
American Culture and Society: study order
Seven thematic units tracing how American identity is constructed, contested, and remade through race, gender, class, religion, media, and immigration. CrashCourse US History is the spine; specialist deep-dives surface from PBS, Stanford, and contemporary public-history channels.
Overview
Khan Academy
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Visually Documenting American Identity, Then and Now | Courtney McNeil | TEDxSavannahTEDx Talks
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Lawrence W. Reed: What Alexis de Tocqueville Teaches Us About American Exceptionalism — Can It Last?Foundation for Economic Education
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The Political Implications of Mixed Race, Transgender, and Other IdentitiesStanford
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J D Porter and Hannah Walser: Text Mining for Race and Ethnicity in American Fiction: 1789-1964CESTA Stanford
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka | National Constitution Center | Khan AcademyKhan Academy
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✊🏾 Eyes on the Prize – Part 6: Bridge to Freedom (1965)Construction Queen Consulting & Education
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Henry Louis Gates: Genealogy and African American HistoryUniversity of California Television (UCTV)
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Prerequisites & Requirements
Open to qualifying students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12; no prerequisites required
All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.