The American Ledger USH Remediation

A 25-day intensive remediation program for 11th Grade US History students, focusing on the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the Reagan Era, and contemporary history. Each day features a 'Ledger' reader with embedded annotations and a review worksheet, aligned with Texas TEKS standards.

CEChelsea Elliott

Foundations of Democracy

Covers the foundations of the U.S. Constitution, including its importance, the Preamble, and core principles like popular sovereignty and federalism.

Case Closed Finale

The final day of the 25-day remediation program, featuring a comprehensive review of all constitutional concepts and a final reflection on civil liberties.

The Gavel and the Balance (Unit 3)

Explores the structure of the federal government with a focus on the Judicial branch, judicial review, and the system of checks and balances. Now Days 13-18.

The Power Centers

Focuses on the Legislative and Executive branches, covering Article I and Article II of the Constitution, the legislative process, and the role of the bureaucracy.

Unit 1 Cold War Chill

Covers the origins of the Cold War, containment policy, the Korean War, and the cultural landscape of the 1950s. Includes TEKS 8A, 8C, and 17B.

Rights and Liberties (Unit 4)

Examines individual rights, religious freedom, landmark Supreme Court cases, and the impact of the 14th Amendment on state government. Now Days 19-24.

Unit 2 The Freedom Fight

Examines the struggle for equality, from Brown v. Board to the legislative victories of the 1960s. Includes TEKS 9A, 9D, and 9F.

Unit 3 Jungle and Homefront

Explores the causes and effects of the Vietnam War, the anti-war movement, and the cultural shifts of the 1960s. Includes TEKS 8D, 8F, and 20A.

Unit 4 The Pendulum Swings

Covers the transition from the Nixon era through the Reagan revolution, focusing on economic shifts and the end of the Cold War. Includes TEKS 10A, 10B, and 10E.