The purpose of this American History survey course is to capitalize upon the knowledge that students may already have of the history of the United States. It is designed to allow a more intensive in-depth study of the nation's development and of our present political and social institutions. Thus, four major themes have been divided into broad problems with the subject matter indicated by specific questions: 1) the structure, operation, and evolution of the American government; 2) the pluralistic nature of American society; 3) selected social and cultural institutions which have developed with changes in the American way of life; and, 4) the formulation and development of the United States foreign policies as the country changed from a colony to a world power. Related important current events are woven into the curriculum. Fundamental to this course is the need for student inquiry and investigation leading to the development of critical thinking. To teach conceptually, an interdisciplinary approach requires incorporation of the basic concepts and methods of all the social science disciplines. The suggested learning activities and media which follow the content outline contain possible approaches for teaching. SO 000 265 discusses the basic considerations of the curriculum series. (SBE)