Power, Resistance & Justice
An inclusive journey through U.S. History that centers marginalized voices and explores the ongoing struggles for true equality and justice in America.
Why This Course Matters
Traditional U.S. History often tells the story from a single perspective. Our course challenges dominant narratives by centering the voices and experiences of Indigenous peoples, enslaved and freed Black Americans, immigrants, women, workers, and all those who fought for justice throughout American history.
π Critical Analysis
βπΎ Justice Focus
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our 10-unit curriculum spans from Indigenous civilizations to contemporary movements, emphasizing themes of power, resistance, identity, and transformation. Students engage with primary sources, multimedia materials, and critical inquiry while developing historical literacy and research skills.
βοΈ Slavery & Resistance
βπΎ Civil Rights Era
π Contemporary Movements
Meet Your Instructor
Learn from an experienced educator who brings a global perspective to American history. Selekane combines rigorous academic training with a passion for inclusive education that centers marginalized voices and promotes critical thinking.
Selekane Mosuoe
History Teacher
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Differentiated Learning
While all students explore the same inclusive curriculum, expectations are differentiated by grade level. High school students complete additional assignments and in-depth research projects required for Social Studies credit, while middle school students focus on foundational skills and engagement.
π¬ Research Projects
π Credit Pathway
π Critical Thinking
Journey Through America's Complex Story
Ten comprehensive units that challenge traditional narratives and center the experiences of all Americans
Indigenous America and Pre-Colonial Societies
Explore the rich civilizations that flourished for thousands of years before European contact. Examine Indigenous governance, innovations, and cultural achievements that shaped the continent.
Pre-1607Colonization, Slavery, and Resistance
Study European colonization, the development of chattel slavery, and the various forms of resistance by enslaved Africans and Indigenous peoples.
1607β1754Revolution and the Young Republic
Analyze the contradictions between ideals of freedom and the realities of slavery and Indigenous displacement during the revolutionary era.
1754β1800Expansion and Inequality
Examine westward expansion's devastating impact on Indigenous nations and the growth of slavery alongside early reform movements.
1800β1848Slavery and the Civil War
Study the central role of enslaved people in their own liberation through resistance and military service during the Civil War.
1848β1865Reconstruction and Its Unfulfilled Promise
Explore the revolutionary potential and ultimate failure of Reconstruction, examining Black political participation and the rise of Jim Crow.
1865β1877Industrialization, Immigration, and Resistance
Study rapid industrialization, massive immigration, and the labor movements that emerged, including ongoing Indigenous resistance.
1877β1920America at War and the Fight for Equality
Examine how world wars and the Great Depression reshaped government, society, and ongoing struggles for civil rights.
1914β1945Civil Rights and Continuing Movements
Study modern movements for civil rights, Indigenous sovereignty, women's liberation, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental justice.
1945βPresentWhere Do We Go From Here?
Synthesize historical knowledge to understand contemporary challenges and how historical patterns continue to shape American society.
Synthesis & FutureAcademic Expectations
Differentiated learning paths ensure all students are appropriately challenged while working toward their academic goals
Middle School (6th-8th Grade)
Focus on building foundational historical thinking skills and engagement with inclusive narratives
- Interactive lessons and multimedia activities
- Primary source analysis with scaffolding
- Creative projects and presentations
- Short reflective writing assignments
- Participation in class discussions
- Basic research skills development
High School (9th-12th Grade)
Advanced coursework with additional requirements for Social Studies credit eligibility
- Independent research projects
- Extended analytical essays
- Document-based question (DBQ) assignments
- Capstone portfolio or final project
- College-level source evaluation
- CREDIT REQUIREMENT: All additional assignments must be completed
Class Schedule
Choose from two convenient sessions that meet twice weekly. Both sessions cover the same comprehensive curriculum with interactive discussions and collaborative learning.
Ềtα»₯tα»₯ Session
("Morning" in Igbo)
2PM/3PM UK β’ 3PM WAT
Nzukα» Session
("Gathering" in Igbo)
8PM/9PM UK β’ 9PM WAT
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