In this real-time online class, 5th-grade students will bring American history to life as they explore how the past connects to the present.

Through rich, interdisciplinary lessons, students will develop historical thinking skills by examining primary and secondary sources, participating in simulations, engaging in thoughtful discussions, and completing hands-on projects.

From the earliest pre-Columbian settlements to the founding of our nation, students will dive deep into the events and people that shaped the United States. Along the way, they’ll build research, note-taking, and presentation skills—while having fun and making meaningful connections.

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Session 1: 

September 1 & 2, 2026 - Learning Coach Orientations

September 8, 2026 - Session 1 Begins

December 18, 2026 - Session 1 Ends

Session 2: 

January 11, 2027 - Session 2 Begins

May 14, 2027 - Session 2 Ends

Registration: $225/session

Teacher Curriculum: Savvas Learning Company and teacher-curated social studies activities. See Spark Curriculum List. 

If a student withdraws from Science or Social Studies classes, the cost of the curriculum is non-refundable. If a Spark Science or Social Studies student withdraws within the grace period, they will receive a class refund minus a $40 Savvas curriculum fee ($225 − $40).