Contemporary American History is the sophomore history course designed for students to continue their scholarship of American history at the high school level. Students will learn American history from 1960 to modern day. Students will engage in activities and learning opportunities that develop their reading, skimming, scanning, communication, research, analytical, note-taking and responsibility skill set. Students will be building off of their 9th grade experience of American history and build on their knowledge of the Cold War going into the Kennedy presidency and ending with the Biden administration.