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​History and Geography 500 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. It focuses on two major areas, American History and Geography. The course covers American History from early exploration through the Reconstruction, with special emphasis given to inventions and technology of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and geography of the Americas, with special emphasis on Mexico, Canada, and U.S. regional geography. These areas of focus target four 

major content strands: History, Geography, Government and Citizenship, and Social Studies Skills. Download a copy of the History & Geography 500 Course Overview. You will find the goals for the course and the grading components and the grading scale for all NFC Academy courses.

HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY 500 ONLINE

Unit 1 - EXPLORING THE NEW WORLD

1. Course Overview
2. Exploration Tools
3. Maps
4. Quiz 1
5. Viking and Portuguese Explorers
6. Spanish Explorers
7. English Explorers
8. French Explorers
9. Dutch Explorers
10. Quiz 2
11. Early Settlements
12. Project: Prayer of Thanksgiving - You have learned about the first Thanksgiving in New England. In this project, you will write about things for which you are thankful. Shut your eyes to help you think. Think about the good things God has given you. Think about the things for which you are thankful. Here is a prayer written by a girl your age. After you have read this prayer, click on the Report button to type your prayer of thanks.
13. New England Colonies
14. Middle Colonies
15. Southern Colonies
16. Quiz 3
17. Review Game
18. Test
19. Alternate Test
20. Reference

Unit 2 - COLONIAL AMERICAN LIFE

1. Life in New England Colonies
2. New England Clothing and Schools
3. New England Crafts
4. New England Worship and Activities
5. Quiz 1
6. Life in the Middle Colonies
7. Benjamin Franklin: A Successful Man
8. Benjamin Franklin: A Good Citizen
9. Project: Bible Proverbs - Proverbs are short, wise sayings. Some of the very wisest proverbs are in the Bible. The following are five proverbs taken from the Bible. Look them up and read the complete verse. In your own words, tell what each proverb means to you. (Memorize the proverbs and the references.) Use complete sentences.
10. Quiz 2
11. Life in the Southern Colonies
12. Southern Activities and Worship
13. Quiz 3
14. Review Game
15. Test
16. Alternate Test
17. Reference

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Unit 3 - THIRTEEN COLONIES BECOME A NEW NATION

1. A Search for Freedom
2. Problems With England
3. Quiz 1
4. War of Independence
5. Independence Declared
6. A Turning Point Reached
7. Essay: Revolutionary War - You have read about the Revolutionary War. In this essay, you will demonstrate what you have learned. Choose as many of these words as possible and write a story of 175 words about the Revolutionary War. Try to include the names of both groups involved. Also include some of the issues they were fighting over.
8. Quiz 2
9. Victory Declared
10. A New Nation
11. Quiz 3
12. Democracy
13. Quiz 4
14. Review Game
15. Test
16. Alternate Test
17. Reference

Unit 4 - NEW LANDS AND TROUBLED TIMES

1. The Louisiana Purchase
2. The War of 1812
3. Expansion from Sea to Sea
4. Quiz 1
5. Life on the Frontier
6. Life on the New Frontier
7. Project: Living in the Frontier - You have learned about the hardships faced by frontier settlers. In this project, you will demonstrate your understanding of frontier life by writing a story. Write an exciting story, pretending you are living in a frontier. Be sure to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Remember to include facts you have learned about the frontier. This report should be 200 words in length. You may use the information from the previous lessons and websites as well as information you may find through your own research. This type of writing--including actual facts and locations in a fictional story--is called historical fiction.
8. Quiz 2
9. Problems Between the North and the South
10. A Great Nation Divided by War
11. The Aftermath of the Civil War
12. Quiz 3
13. Review Game
14. Test
15. Alternate Test
16. Reference

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Unit 5 - THE UNITED STATES BECOMES A WORLD LEADER

1. Inventions and New Ideas
2. Development of Power
3. Technological Advancements
4. Quiz 1
5. Industrialization
6. Power Struggles
7. Quiz 2
8. Immigration and Urbanization
9. Report: Biography - You have learned that hard-working immigrants helped to make this country strong. In this report, you will learn more about the life of important American immigrants. Choose one of the people listed below or select an important immigrant of your choice.
10. Quiz 3
11. Review Game
12. Test
13. Alternate Test
14. Reference

Unit 6 - UNITED BY TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION

1. Progress of Transportation in Early America
2. Land Transportation
3. Water Transportation
4. Quiz 1
5. Steamboat and Rail Transportation
6. Progress of Transportation After 1800
7. Air Transportation
8. Quiz 2
9. Progress of Communication in America
10. Printed and Postal Communication
11. Electronic Communication
12. Modern Communication and the Government
13. Report: Invention
14. Quiz 3
15. Review Game
16. Test
17. Alternate Test
18. Reference

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Unit 7 - THE UNITED STATES - ONE NATION WITH MANY REGIONS

1. The New England States
2. The Middle Atlantic States
3. The Southern States
4. Report: State - You have learned about the New England, Middle Atlantic, and Southern states. In this report, you will research additional information on one of these states. Look up one of the states in this section. Read about its people, its location, its main resources, and its manufacturing and mining. You may use the encyclopedia, travel books, the internet, or any resource you have available. Write a report in the form of a booklet with pictures of the state's people and products. Include a map of the state. Draw a cover for the booklet. You might consider making a travel brochure or pamphlet.
5. Quiz 1
6. The Midwestern States-Part 1
7. The Midwestern States-Part 2
8. The Western States
9. Quiz 2
10. Alaska
11. Hawaii and U.S. Island Possessions
12. Quiz 3
13. Review Game
14. Test
15. Alternate Test
16. Reference

Unit 8 - OUR SOUTHERN NEIGHBORS

1. Mexico: Contrasts in Geography
2. Mexico: Contrasts in Cultures
3. Mexico: Contrasts in Daily Life
4. Quiz 1
5. Central America: Contrasts in Geography
6. Central America: Contrasts in Culture
7. Central America: Contrasts in Daily Life
8. Quiz 2
9. Caribbean Islands
10. Quiz 3
11. Review Game
12. Test
13. Alternate Test
14. Reference

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Unit 9 CANADA - OUR NORTHERN NEIGHBOR

1. Giant of the North
2. Mosaic of People
3. Searchers of Gold, Glory, and Spices
4. Quiz 1
5. Glory of New France
6. A Century of Trial
7. Canadian Confederation
8. Quiz 2
9. Spirit of Friendship
10. Report: Hudson Bay Company - You have learned about Sir John A. Macdonald purchasing Rupert's Land from the Hudson's Bay Company®. In this report, you will learn more about this famous company. Using your encyclopedia, the Internet, and other sources to get accurate information, write a report of at least 200 words in length on the subject of the Hudson's Bay Company ® . Be sure you have an introductory paragraph, three paragraphs containing a main idea and specific details, and a closing paragraph. Use this graphic organizer to plan.
11. Government and Unity
12. Provinces of Canada
13. Quiz 3
14. Review Game
15. Test
16. Alternate Test
17. Reference

Unit 10 - REVIEW

1. European Countries and Explorers
2. New World Colonies-Part 1
3. New World Colonies-Part 2
4. Quiz 1
5. War for Independence
6. Expansion and More War
7. Quiz 2
8. Industrialization, Immigration, Urbanization
9. Communication and World Leadership
10. The United States
11. Quiz 3
12. Mexico
13. Central America, Caribbean Islands, Canada
14. Quiz 4
15. Review Game
16. Test
17. Alternate Test