本文梳理了自1825年美国高中化学课程设立以来,一些具有历史意义的改革,如进步主义教育运动、科学教育现代化运动、教育人本化运动、STS教育运动及“2061计划”等一系列教育革新中,美国化学课程所处的历史环境及教育特点。认识与了解这些变革可以帮助我们明晰美国化学课程的发展脉络,为我国化学课程的改革提供借鉴。 This article reviews a series of historic reforms since the establishment of American high school chemistry courses in 1825, such as the progressive education campaign, the modern science education campaign, the humane education campaign, the STS education campaign and the “2061 Plan” Educational Reform, Historical Environment and Educational Features of American Chemistry Courses. Understanding and understanding these changes can help us to clarify the development context of American chemistry curriculum and provide reference for the reform of our chemistry curriculum.