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Section G · College-Preparatory Elective

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in American Life

UC A-G approved Entrepreneurship and Innovation in American Life course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.

1/2 Year Online · Remote / Hybrid / In-Person History / Social Science Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 5 credits

Section GUC A‑G Requirement

College-Preparatory Elective1 year required

Must be chosen from additional courses in categories A–F (beyond the minimum requirements) OR from other UC-approved college-preparatory electives, including computer science, business, statistics, and interdisciplinary STEM courses.

Why This Matters for College Admission

G electives are where students develop depth and signal academic passion. AI, cybersecurity, data science, and entrepreneurship courses are highly competitive differentiators for tech-oriented admissions profiles.

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

Unit 1Weeks 1–4

Foundations & Context

  • Core vocabulary and concepts
  • Skill baseline assessment
Unit 2Weeks 5–9

Core Content

  • Primary content delivery
  • Applied practice activities
Unit 3Weeks 10–14

Application & Synthesis

  • Real-world application
  • Final project or exam prep

Lectures & Reviews

Curated YouTube videos for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in American Life

Hand-picked from credible educators — AP teachers, university lectures, and Khan Academy. Click a thumbnail to play in place; cookies are blocked until you click.

Khan AcademyKhan Academy

20th Century Capitalism and Regulation in the United States

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University LectureHarvard University

On the Cutting Edge of History - Innovation at Harvard

Open on YouTube
Crash CourseCrashCourse

Who Even Is An Entrepreneur?: Crash Course Business - Entrepreneurship #1

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Crash CourseCrashCourse

Reconstruction and 1876: Crash Course US History #22

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Crash CourseCrashCourse

The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23

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University LectureMIT OpenCourseWare

What is Innovation

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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.

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