US History 11B – FX

Flex Course Overview: US History 11B FX is a course designed with the flexibility to help students complete their coursework at their own pace and schedule. Students may bypass portions of unit content and assignments by showing mastery of materials and objectives if they choose the option to challenge a unit by taking the challenge test. Based on how well they do on a challenge test, some coursework may be exempted. This course is divided into eight units with coursework (including computer and teacher-graded assignments) and a unit exam. Based on how well they do on a challenge test, some coursework may be exempted. There is no high-stakes final exam; just shorter incremental exams in each unit, two of which must be scheduled with a proctor.

Course Description: Welcome to U.S. History 11B. This course covers the Cold War to the Present.  Students will learn about the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, major changes during the 1960s and 1970s, the Vietnam War, the Watergate Scandal, and some of the major events of contemporary America, such as 9/11 and the Persian Gulf Wars.  They will create presentations, analyze political cartoons, and write stories. This course is a Quality Matters certified online course. View full syllabus

Suggested Prerequisites: US History 11A