Exploring America’s Past: From Columbus to Reconstruction

Get ready to step into the story of America’s past and see how it connects to the world you live in today. Each day, you’ll dive into a different turning point in U.S. history—from Columbus’s voyages and life in the colonies to the Revolution, the Constitution, Westward Expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. You won’t just read about history—you’ll experience it. You’ll map voyages, create a colonial newspaper, role-play as a Constitutional delegate, and even debate whether the U.S. should expand westward at any cost. Instructor: Patrick Lukulay, MCPS teacher.