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Social Studies Course Offerings

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS

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Because of the diverse values, opportunities and life experiences which our students bring to the classroom, the mission of the Social Studies Department is to address this diversity by exploring group identities at three levels: family, country, and global society. Study of these levels of social life will address the three questions on which the program is based: “Who am I?”, “To what group do I belong?” and “How should my peers and I behave?”

Geography is the study of the various countries and cultural regions of the world. The course will focus on the review of essential Geography skills and the five themes of Geography: Place, Movement, Location, Region and Interaction. Additional emphasis will be focused on the study of current events as they are influenced by and shape the world as it is today. Whenever possible, the content of the course will be integrated with 9^th English to complement and enhance student learning.

This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the problems of the past and help prepare for the future. This course will be a survey of history from the ancient world to modern times. Topics emphasized will be the Renaissance, Reformation, Exploration, Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, World Wars and the Modern Era.

In the global economy of today, knowledge of basic economic concepts is essential. Covered topics include: economic growth, financial institutions, monetary policy – domestic and international, scarcity and choice, supply, demand and price, price elasticity and standard of living.

Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behavior. Five different areas of sociology will be emphasized in the class: social institutions, organizations, groups, positions, and social roles. This course will enable a student to better understand self through learning about and understanding one’s social environment.

Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior in its entirety. Through willingness to participate in classroom activities, the student will be able to better understand his own behavior as well as the behavior of others. Some topics to be covered are mental health, intelligence, memory and learning, emotions, sensation and perception.

This is a general survey of United States History from the Age of Exploration and Discovery to the present. The course of study will be from a chronological perspective with emphasis on political, social and economic aspects.

This study of U.S. History is designed to be a college freshman style course where students may earn both high school and college credits. This course will cover the major topics of U.S. History from the colonial period to the present. Reading and writing assignments for this course are extensive. An effort will be made to include the political, military, social, and economic history of the U.S. High standards and expectations of students are basic to this course. Students will be properly prepared for the AP examination

Requirements: U.S. History

*U.S. History must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in American Government

The objective of this course is to prepare students to function as useful citizens in their adult lives by acquiring an understanding the fundamental precepts of a democratic system of government: an examination of the three branches of government at national, state, and local levels; a focus on the pragmatic aspects of politics and the influence of public opinion and special interest groups; a recognition and understanding of the structure and function of political parties; and acquiring a basic knowledge about the mechanics of voting.

*U.S. History must be completed prior to enrolling in Advanced Placement U. S. Government.

Course material would be similar to the regular American Government course except that the reading level of the text will be college level. High standards and expectations of students are basic to this course. Students enrolled in this course are required to complete two terms of AP American Government to fulfill the graduation requirements. Students will be properly prepared for the AP examination. Extensive written assignments will be required.

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