History & Geography

Grade 8

Credit:

Term: 2 Semesters

Subject Type: Core

Prerequisite(s):

Explore key moments in U.S. history and how they shaped the nation and its role in the world. This full-year course guides students from colonization through the 20th century, exploring government, culture, and economics. Lessons foster understanding of civic responsibility as students engage in a historical analysis of the development of the U.S. through a Christian lens.

In this course, students will learn:

U.S. History
Civics & Government
Westward Expansion
Economic Principles

Through engaging online lessons, students examine geography, government systems, and cultural shifts while building map skills and understanding historical patterns that influence today’s world.

Unit 1: European Backgrounds
Unit 2: Colonization of America
Unit 3: War for Independence
Unit 4: Emergence of a Nation
Unit 5: Westward Movement
Unit 6: Civil War
Unit 7: Industrial Nation
Unit 8: 20th-Century World Power
Unit 9: U.S. in a Changing World
Unit 10: Review

Enroll in ICA

With year-round start dates, you can enroll in ICA anytime. Begin your enrollment online or talk with an advisor for personal assistance.

Enroll

Already enrolled? To assign courses go to your parent dashboard.