SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES REQUIRED COURSES: These must be passed before you will be allowed to graduate. FRESHMAN YEAR: Geography (.5 credit, G) Introduction to Government (.5 credit, G) SOPHOMORE YEAR: Survey of American History (1.0 credit, G) JUNIOR YEAR: World History (.5 credit, G or H) Economics (.5 credit, G or H) (Personal Finance may be counted as Economics credit, with counselor approval.) SENIOR YEAR:.5 credit Social Studies elective -- EITHER Sociology (.5 credit, G) OR Senior Civics (.5 credit, G) The two-credit course, AP European History, may be taken during the junior or senior year. A second two-credit course, AP English Language & Composition/AP US History, is offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors. NOTE: H and AP courses are restricted to students with at least a 3.25 overall GPA. PSYCHOLOGY: A one-credit Honors Psychology course is offered. It may NOT be counted as a part of the Social Studies requirement, but will count as an elective for graduation. SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE SEQUENCE 9 th grade 10 th grade 11 th grade 12 th grade Geography American History World History Sociology OR OR Introduction to Government AP Am Hist Lang/Comp Economics Senior Civics OR OR Debate & American Democracy AP European History AP European History (Elective) Economics Psychology (Elective)
Course Title: World Geography Credit:.5 Level: G Grade: 9 Prerequisites: None Course Description: World Geography is a one-term course that is required for all ninth grade students and required for graduation from high school. The course is a general introduction to geography through the use of the five themes of geography. The focus is on the many different peoples of the world and the physical and cultural forces that influence their lives. The course will emphasize the regions of the eastern hemisphere. 9-12.G.1.1A. (Evaluation) Evaluate and select resources, data services, and geographic tools that generate and interpret information. 9-12.G.1.2A. (Synthesis) Construct geographic representations when given information about places and events. 9-12.G.2.1. (Analysis) Identify and explain the impact of the natural environment on human settlement patterns. 9-12.G.2.1A. (Analysis) Students are able to analyze and articulate the fundamental role that place characteristics and environments have played in history. 9-12.G.2.2A. (Evaluation) Evaluate how humans interact with their environment. 9-12.G.2.3A (Synthesis) Investigate how human migration impacts local and global politics, environment, economies, societies, and regions. 9-12.G.2.4A (Analysis) Compare and contrast the differing characteristics in developing and developed countries. Interpreting physical, economic, climate, and population maps and finding cause and effect relationships between the four. Research demographic information on countries, organize, graph it in order to compare and hypothesize about cause and effect relationships and social consequences related to the data. Compare physical and climate maps with population maps to determine effects of climate on human settlement. Analyze the effect of water resources on human settlement throughout history and draw comparisons between different civilizations, i.e. Ancient Egypt and the Nile and Ancient Rome on the Tiber River. Justify human needs/wants versus effects on the natural environment and argue for or against economic development. Research and compare the impact of Bedouin and Kurd groups in the Southwest Asia as they migrate from territory to territory and correlate it to current events. Compare and contrast the economic aspects of a developed country in the region and a developing country in the region.
Course Title: Intro to Government Credit:.5 Level: G Grade: 9 Prerequisites: None Course Description: American Government is a one-term course that focuses on our national government. The student will discover: the philosophical basis of, the impetus for, and the creation of our United States Constitution. Students will explore the operation of our national government today in relation to the principles found in the Constitution. One goal of this required course is to establish participating citizens in our democratic society. 9-12 U.S. 1.2 Time periods Discover the demand for natural rights from the time of the drafting of the Magna Carta to colonization independence and Constitution 9-12 U.S. 2.1. Interactions between U.S. Analyze and compare tribal governments government and Native Americans with those of the federal and state governments 9-12 U.S. 1.1.A. Relate causes and consequences of historical events 9-12 C.1.1. Explain the characteristics of the various forms of government Assess changes in the U.S. Constitution over time that resulted from decisions in landmark Supreme Court decisions Examine the various democratic forms of government versus other forms 9-12 C.1.2. Influence of major historical documents and ideals on the formation of the U.S. government 9-12 C.1.3. Identify the principles of the American Constitution Interpret the impact of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence to the citizens of the United States Explain the principles of the Constitution 9-12 C.1.4. Explain the principles of American democracy Discuss citizens rights and impact on the general welfare 9-12 C.2.1. Describe the means of influencing and/or participating in a republic 9-12 C.2.2. Interpret the meaning of basic constitutional rights guaranteed by citizens Prepare students for the prospect of voting and serving on juries Summarize the Bill of Rights and guarantees it brings to citizens 9-12 C.2.1.A. Enumerate the basic constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens 9-12 C.2.3.A. Identify various issues involving individual rights and responsibilities in relation to the general welfare Connect individual rights laid forth in the Bill of Rights to day-to-day activities/occurrences enjoyed in the United States Examine the Bill of Rights and connect these rights to 21 st century issues such as privacy, protected speech, racial profiling, gun laws, separation of church and state, intelligent design, etc
Course Title: Debate & American Democracy Credit: 1.0 Level: G Grade: 9 Prerequisites: 3.00 GPA or above (2.0 and higher may petition for admittance) Course Description: This course is both the entry-level debate course and the American government requirement for freshmen. It introduces students to the fundamentals and principles of academic debate through intense study of American government. The students will discover: the philosophical basis of, the impetus for, and the creation of our United States Constitution. The students will study advanced research and argumentation theories and practices as they relate to the national debate topic. The students will explore the operation and function of our national government today in relation to the principles found in the Constitution. Through intense study of the function and practice of debate in a democratic society, this course is designed to promote active citizenship and participation in the democratic process. Participation in two cocurricular debates is required to receive a grade above a D. ** This course would be taken in the place of both Speech 9 and Survey of American Government. 9-12 U.S. 1.2 Time periods Discover the demand for natural rights from the time of the drafting of the Magna Carta to colonization independence and Constitution 9-12 U.S. 2.1. Interactions between U.S. Analyze and compare tribal governments with government and Native Americans those of the federal and state governments 9-12 U.S. 1.1.A. Relate causes and Assess changes in the U.S. Constitution over consequences of historical events time that resulted from decisions in landmark Supreme Court decisions 9-12 C.1.1. Explain the characteristics of Examine the various democratic forms of the various forms of government government versus other forms 9-12 C.1.2. Influence of major historical documents and ideals on the formation of the U.S. government 9-12 C.1.3. Identify the principles of the American Constitution 9-12 C.1.4. Explain the principles of American democracy 9-12 C.2.1. Describe the means of influencing and/or participating in a republic 9-12 C.2.2. Interpret the meaning of basic constitutional rights guaranteed by citizens 9-12 C.1.1.A. Compare the U.S. political systems with those of major democratic and authoritarian nations structures and powers 9-12 C.2.1.A. Enumerate the basic constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens 9-12 C.2.3.A. Identify various issues involving individual rights and responsibilities in relation to the general welfare Interpret the impact of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence to the citizens of the United States Explain the principles of the Constitution Discuss citizens rights and impact on the general welfare Prepare students for the prospect of voting and serving on juries Summarize the Bill of Rights and guarantees it brings to citizens Rate the various political systems of major democratic and authoritarian nations as they relate to protection of Natural Rights Connect individual rights laid forth in the Bill of Rights to day-to-day activities/occurrences enjoyed in the United States Examine the Bill of Rights and connect these rights to 21 st century issues such as privacy, protected speech, racial profiling, gun laws, separation of church and state, intelligent design, etc
Course Title: Survey of American History Credit: 1.0 Level: G Grade: 10 Prerequisites: World Geography & American Government Course Description: Survey of American History is structured so that students become knowledgeable about our nation s past. The course includes a study of those individuals and issues which shaped our society in the past, and who continue to shape it today. The course will span events from the Industrial Revolution through the present day. 9-12 U.S. 1.1. Explain cause and effect relationships of significant historical periods from Reconstruction to the present 9-12 U.S. 1.2. Relate previously learned information of these time periods to the context of succeeding time periods 9-12 U.S. 2.1. Relationship between U.S. government and Native American culture 9-12 U.S. 2.2. Describe the causes and effects of cultural, economic, religious, political, and social reform movements on the development of the United States 9-12 U.S. 2.3. Identify the influence of local groups on the settlement patterns of South Dakota and the Great Plains Region 9-12 U.S. 1.1.A. Relate the causes and consequences of historical events Compare how the military s role?? World War I and II was different from the Korean War and Vietnam War Relate how the United States prepared for World War II based on preparations done before World War I Research the interactions and effects of white settlement upon Native American culture as a result of U.S. government policy Characterize why Nisei were placed into internment camps in the United States while Germans roamed freely Find evidence that supports movement of Native Americans to reservations on the plains of South Dakota Justify why the United States entered the Korean War when we stayed out of World War I and World War II for significant periods of time 9-12 C.1.6. Elements of foreign policy Show the steps the American government took to develop foreign policies such as the Roosevelt Corollary
Course Title: AP English Language & Composition / AP American History Credit: 1.0 in Language Arts & 1.0 in Social Studies Level: AP Grade: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: World Geography, American Government & American History w/3.25 GPA Course Description: This interdisciplinary course will combine a study of US History from 1492 to the present with appropriate fiction, drama, poetry, and non-fiction to illustrate the major trends, ideas, and periods. The composition component will demand intensive writing of narration, description, exposition, and argumentation. The course will focus upon analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with history and literature. A portion of the block will be used for cooperative learning groups, conferences, and individual research projects. Included in the assignments and projects will be videos, debates, primary document research, simulations, and map assignments. Cooperative groups will be used for composition, analysis of writing style, and testing series assignments. 9-12 U.S. 1.1. Explain cause and effect relationships of significant historical periods from Reconstruction to the present 9-12 U.S. 1.2. Relate previously learned information of these time periods to the context of succeeding time periods 9-12 U.S. 2.1. Relationship between U.S. government and Native American culture 9-12 U.S. 2.2. Describe the causes and effects of cultural, economic, religious, political, and social reform movements on the development of the United States Analyze the social, political, and economic effects of the Civil War in the North, South, and West Compare and contrast the Presidential & Radical Reconstruction Plans and how they have influenced/impacted history Characterize the effects of the Industrialization Revolution in the late 19 th century on American life Assess the reasons for urbanization and the problems that resulted from it Discuss the reasons for America emerging as a world power at the turn of the 20 th century Debate whether or not the Treaty of Versailles planted the seeds for WW II Discuss the impact of the Cold War on American society, then and now Appraise how contemporary issues are shaped by the past Outline the history of White/Native American relationships from early settlement to present day and predict how history may have been with different government policies Summarize various legislation passed such as the Dawes Act, Indian Reorganization Act, Termination Act Probe the effects of the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening on America Appraise the effects of various political parties throughout American History Discuss how industrialization helped to change social and class structures Hypothesize how various religious groups throughout history have effected American society Explain how the battle of states rights vs. federal rights have influenced history Summarize the pro and antislavery arguments and conflicts leading up to the Civil War Review the reconfiguration of southern agriculture following the Civil War Appraise how the problems of industrialization and urbanization instigated the Progressive Movement of the early 20 th century Assess the reasons for the emergence of the modern civil rights movement of the 1950s Discuss a variety of reform issues including education, labor, temperance, women s rights, minority rights
9-12 U.S. 2.3. Identify the influence of local groups on the settlement patterns of South Dakota and the Great Plains Region 9-12 U.S. 1.1.A. Relate the causes and consequences of historical events Find evidence that supports movement of Native Americans to reservations on the plains of South Dakota Show the influence of the effects of the railroads in the settlement of the Great Plains Reconstruct the competition in the frontier between the miners, ranchers, homesteaders, and American Indians Analyze the political, economic, and social ramifications of World War I Examine the origins of American involvement in WW II, with an emphasis on the events leading up to Pearl Harbor Assess the pros and cons of the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan ending WW II Analyze the effect of massive aid given to Western Europe after WW II and the importance of a rebuilt Europe to the U.S. economy Trace the declining role of Great Britain and the expanding role of the United States in world affairs after World War II Justify why the United States entered the Korean War when we stayed out of World War I and World War II for significant periods of time Analyze primary source documents to identify bias and prejudice in historical interpretations Compose coherent essays addressing the prompt with a strong thesis and supporting arguments Construct and test hypotheses; collect and evaluate primary and secondary sources; and apply to oral, written, or technology based presentations in a National History Day project 9-12 C.1.6. Elements of foreign policy Describe the Spanish-American War and U.S. expansion in the south Pacific Explain Theodore Roosevelt s Big Stick diplomacy, William Taft s Dollar Diplomacy, and Woodrow Wilson s Moral Diplomacy List the purpose and the effects of the Open Door policy Understand the role of military alliances in deterring communist aggression and maintaining security during the Cold War Trace the origins and consequences of the Cold War and containment policy, including: Truman Doctrine, Berlin Blockade, Cuban Missile Crisis, atomic bomb testing, & Vietnam War The effects of foreign policy on domestic policies and vice versa Describe U.S. Middle East policy and its strategic, political, and economic interests Analyze the reasons for the nation s changing immigration policy over time Examine Post-Cold War issues such as globalization, terrorism, and environmental issues
Course Title: World History Credit:.5 Level: G Grade: 11 Prerequisites: World Geography, American Government & American History Course Description: The history of the world encompasses a broad spectrum of content. Therefore, the subject matter is of necessity highly selective. There will be a particular emphasis the development of mankind from the earliest times to the 14th century. 9-12.W.1.1. (Analysis) Explain the cause and effect relationships and legacy that distinguish significant historical periods from the Renaissance to the present. 9-12.W.2.1. (Comprehension) Define the key distinguishing features of significant cultural, economic, and political philosophies in relation to the other. 9-12.W.1.1.A. (Evaluation) Relate the causes and consequences of historical event to subsequent events and their legacy in current conditions 9-12.W.2.1A. (Analysis) Describe the emergence, rise, impact, and role of significant cultural, economic, and political events and philosophies. Analyze the cultural, economic, theological, and political differences between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Interpret Marx's Communist Manifesto and discuss the economic ramifications of the text. Interpret how the theological and historical division of Islam correlates to current conditions in the Muslim world today Diagram similarities and differences between the early revolutions of the England, the United States, France.
Course Title: Honors World History Credit:.5 Level: H Grade: 11 Prerequisites: World Geography, American Government & American History w/3.25 GPA Course Description: This course is designed for the student who is academically motivated. There will be an intensive focus on proper writing skills that demonstrate the factual knowledge necessary to analyze historical themes. Important themes analyzed include origins of religion and government, philosophy, imperialism, and economy from the development of mankind to the 14th Century. This course will require assignments, primary document readings, and projects that evaluate and investigate the various course topics. 9-12.W.1.1.A. (Evaluation) Relate the causes and consequences of historical event to subsequent events and their legacy in current conditions 9-12.W.2.1A. (Analysis) Describe the emergence, rise, impact, and role of significant cultural, economic, and political events and philosophies. Assess the impact of ten years of political instability in France on the subsequent rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Diagram similarities between Italian and German Unification and predict the impact the formation of these new countries had on the balance of power throughout Europe.
Course Title: Economics Credit:.5 Level: G Grade: 11 Prerequisites: World Geography, American Government, American History & World History Course Description: A study of the American economic system with particular emphasis placed on the flow of resources and their allocation. Topics will include: Factors of Production, Opportunity Cost, Scarcity, Money and Banking, Personal Finance, Role of Investment, Business Cycles, Federal Monetary & Fiscal Policies, International Trade and Monetary relations. The course includes the fundamentals of Capitalism with weekly reports on current discussions. 9-12 E. 1.1 Characteristics of traditional, command, market and mixed economics 9-12 E.1.2 Explain how scarcity and surplus affect the basic questions of what, how, how much, and for whom to produce 9-12.E.1.3 Explain the role of money and the structure of the U.S. banking system 9-12.E.1.4 Explain the impact of labor and governmental policies of the U.S. economy ***Hard to get covered in 9 weeks but this would be one way to cover it. Could be covered in Senior Civics. 9-12.E.1.5 Use graphs to illustrate changes in economic trends 9-12.E.1.6 Explain the basic elements of trade and its impact on the U.S. Economy ***Hard to get covered in 9 weeks but this would be one way to cover it. Could be covered in Senior Civics. 9-12.E.1.2A Analyze graphs to determine changes in supply and demand and their effects on price and quantity 9-12.E.1.3A Compare and contrast the economic systems of foreign countries with the market system of the U.S. 9-12.E.1.4A Describe methods used to measure domestic output, national income, and price level Distinguish, compare, contrast, and characterize different systems Diagram the circular flow model of a market economy and a mixed economy Examine the costs and benefits of entrepreneurial decisions Compare methods of business ownership Specify the functions of financial markets Analyze the structure of financial markets Analyze/probe the transition of former Soviet bloc nations (and China) to market economics Characterize the philosophies of modern economists Relate how scarcity and surplus affect the four basic economic questions Distinguish between wants and needs Differentiate positive and negative factors of economic growth Analyze information found on a production possibilities graph Differentiate between opportunity costs and trade-offs Draw conclusions on how scarcity and surplus influence decisions between wants and needs Evaluate the theory of guns vs. butter in current governmental policy Examine the influence of the Federal Reserve System on the U.S. economy Evaluate the effectiveness of various U.S. economic stabilization policies Draw conclusions about the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve s interest rate manipulations on stabilizing the U.S. economy Debate the qualities of supply-side economic theory for economic stabilization (Reagonomics) Debate the effectiveness of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in regard to economic stabilization Explain how supply and demand for labor affects wages Measure the impact of outsourcing on the market economy and labor Evaluate governmental policies (minimum wage) as to its effect on employment Analyze whether or not the U.S. needs to be worried about globalization and its effects on our economy Interpret information found on a production possibilities graph to determine utilization of resources and economic efficiency Interpret information found on a production possibilities graph to determine economic trends (i.e. growth) Illustrate the information from a supply schedule and a demand schedule on a supply and demand chart to identify equilibrium price Interpret a business cycle chart to identify recessions, times of prosperity, times of recovery, periods of contraction and expansion Interpret a chart listing prices over a period of time to identify periods of inflation and deflation Explain the impact of the U.S. trade deficit on the economy Describe components involved in each of the economic alliances: OPEC, NAFTA, EU Interpret the information from a supply and demand curve to identify equilibrium price Analyze the effects of a surplus or a shortage on a supply and demand curve Compare the characteristics between traditional, command, market and mixed economies Critique the advantages between market and mixed economies Critique the disadvantages between market and mixed economies Examine the differences between domestic output in industrialized nations and developing nations
Course Title: Honors Economics Credit:.5 Level: H Grade: 11 Prerequisites: World Geography, American Government, American History & World History w/3.25 GPA Course Description: The Honors version of Economics shall have a higher expectation of student achievement. The pace will increase. Emphasis will be placed on the United States influence in the world economy. A term paper will be expected. 9-12 E. 1.1 Characteristics of traditional, command, market and mixed economics 9-12 E.1.2 Explain how scarcity and surplus affect the basic questions of what, how, how much, and for whom to produce 9-12.E.1.3 Explain the role of money and the structure of the U.S. banking system 9-12.E.1.4 Explain the impact of labor and governmental policies of the U.S. economy ***Hard to get covered in 9 weeks but this would be one way to cover it. Could be covered in Senior Civics. 9-12.E.1.5 Use graphs to illustrate changes in economic trends 9-12.E.1.6 Explain the basic elements of trade and its impact on the U.S. Economy Distinguish, compare, contrast, and characterize different systems Diagram the circular flow model of a market economy and a mixed economy Examine the costs and benefits of entrepreneurial decisions Compare methods of business ownership Specify the functions of financial markets Analyze the structure of financial markets Analyze/probe the transition of former Soviet bloc nations (and China) to market economics Characterize the philosophies of modern economists Relate how scarcity and surplus affect the four basic economic questions Distinguish between wants and needs Differentiate positive and negative factors of economic growth Analyze information found on a production possibilities graph Differentiate between opportunity costs and trade-offs Draw conclusions on how scarcity and surplus influence decisions between wants and needs Evaluate the theory of guns vs. butter in current governmental policy Differentiate between positive and negative aspects of economic growth Examine the influence of the Federal Reserve System on the U.S. economy Evaluate the effectiveness of various U.S. economic stabilization policies Draw conclusions about the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve s interest rate manipulations on stabilizing the U.S. economy Debate the qualities of supply-side economic theory for economic stabilization (Reagonomics) Debate the effectiveness of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in regard to economic stabilization Explain how supply and demand for labor affects wages Measure the impact of outsourcing on the market economy and labor Evaluate governmental policies (minimum wage) as to its effect on employment Analyze whether or not the U.S. needs to be worried about globalization and its effects on our economy Interpret information found on a production possibilities graph to determine utilization of resources and economic efficiency Interpret information found on a production possibilities graph to determine economic trends (i.e. growth) Illustrate the information from a supply schedule and a demand schedule on a supply and demand chart to identify equilibrium price Interpret a business cycle chart to identify recessions, times of prosperity, times of recovery, periods of contraction and expansion Interpret a chart listing prices over a period of time to identify periods of inflation and deflation Explain the impact of the U.S. trade deficit on the economy Describe components involved in each of the economic alliances: OPEC, NAFTA, EU ***Hard to get covered in 9 weeks but this would be one way to cover it. Could be covered in Senior Civics. 9-12.E.1.2A Analyze graphs to determine changes in supply and demand and their effects on price and quantity 9-12.E.1.3A Compare and contrast the economic systems of foreign countries with the market system of the U.S. 9-12.E.1.4A Describe methods used to measure domestic output, national income, and price level Interpret the information from a supply and demand curve to identify equilibrium price Analyze the effects of a surplus or a shortage on a supply and demand curve Compare the characteristics between traditional, command, market and mixed economies Critique the advantages between market and mixed economies Critique the disadvantages between market and mixed economies Examine the differences between domestic output in industrialized nations and developing nations
Course Title: AP European History Credit: 2.0 Level: AP Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: World Geography, American Government & American History w/3.25 GPA Course Description: This is a two-credit course designed for the college-bound student who has demonstrated academic motivation, excellent reading ability, critical thinking skills, and who is capable of producing work of exemplary quality. The course will consider 16 historical epochs beginning with the European Renaissance, Reformation, and Wars of Religion, and ending with The New World Order and The Post Industrial Age. This course shall satisfy the requirements for World History and Social Studies elective. 9-12.W.1.1. (Analysis) Explain the cause and effect relationships and legacy that distinguish significant historical periods from the Renaissance to the present. 9-12.W.2.1. (Comprehension) Define the key distinguishing features of significant cultural, economic, and political philosophies in relation to the other. 9-12.W.1.1.A. (Evaluation) Relate the causes and consequences of historical events to subsequent events and their legacy in current conditions 9-12.W.2.1A. (Analysis) Describe the emergence, rise, impact, and role of significant cultural, economic, and political events and philosophies. Analyze the cultural, economic, theological, and political differences between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Evaluate Martin Luther and the Reformation and the Catholic response with the Counter-Reformation Examine how the Scientific Revolution changed thought & culture in Europe through new technology Interpret the effects of the Industrial Revolution Analyze intellectual and cultural developments and their relationship to social values and political events Debate whether or not the Treaty of Versailles planted the seeds for WW II Research the role of alliances as a cause for WW II; discuss other causes Examine the Cold War from a European standpoint and how it has effected the rest of the world then and now Interpret Marx's Communist Manifesto and discuss the economic ramifications of the text. Differentiate the developments in 19 th century social, economic, and political thought, including ideologies characterized as isms, such as socialism, liberalism, nationalism and their effects on the future. Discuss how changes in elite and popular culture, such as the development of new attitudes toward religion, the family, work, and ritual effects society Summarize the role of urbanization in transforming cultural values and social relationships Discuss the influence of sanitation and health care practices on society: food supply, diet, famine, disease, and their impact throughout history Review gender roles and their influence on work, social structure, family structure, and interest group formation Summarize the changing definitions of and attitudes toward social groups, classes, races, and ethnicities within and outside Europe Report the growth of competition and interdependence in national and world markets Assess the relations between Europe and other parts of the world regarding colonialism, imperialism, decolonization, and global interdependence Evaluate the impact of the French Revolution Appraise the character of and changes in agricultural production and how it has effected current conditions Compare and contrast the rise of nation-states in Europe in the 19 th century Compare the relationship between domestic and foreign policies and how they may effect the future Interpret various European wars and civil conflicts giving origins, developments, technology, and their consequences Assess efforts to restrain conflict: treaties, balance-of-power diplomacy, and international organizations Analyze primary source documents to identify bias in historical interpretations Compose coherent essays addressing the prompt with a strong thesis and supporting arguments Construct and test hypotheses: collect and evaluate primary and secondary sources; and apply to oral, written, or technology based presentations in a National History Day project Diagram similarities and differences between the early revolutions of the England, the United States, and France Analyze why England and France in the 17 th century took different political paths, constitutionalism & absolutism. Class debate using primary sources of Hobbes and Locke, comparing and contrasting their political philosophies Hypothesize how the evolution of political elites and the development of political parties, ideologies, and forms of mass politics impacts various countries in Europe Examine how the Age of Enlightenment influenced all aspects of society by enabling students to participate in an Enlightenment Salon Distinguish major trends in literature and the arts in modern European History
Course Title: Honors Psychology Credit: 1.0 Level: H Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: 3.25 GPA Course Description: This is an academic class which requires a high level of reading, written communication, and statistical evaluation skills. The area of study will include the biological basis of behavior, maturation and development, environmental effect, learning human motivation, emotion, conflict and frustration, and adjustment. The first section of the second term is dedicated to the study of the mental disorders such as anxiety, psychotic, chronic brain syndromes, and personality and investigating the types of therapies, hospitals, and techniques used in acquiring or maintaining mental health. The course also investigates and evaluates how society shapes and changes individual attitudes, opinions, beliefs, and the likes and dislikes of personal choice. (Synthesis) Understand the scientific method that psychologists use to study people (Synthesis) Understand how the senses are related (Analysis) Understand theories of sleep (Analysis) Understand the characteristics psychological disorders (Analysis) Understand the cognitive development of humans from infancy to adulthood (Analysis) Understand what motivates people to behave and act out (Synthesis) Understand the theories of the schools of psychology (Analysis) Understand how a message travels along the central nervous system Predict attitudes and do a survey of students in school Design a taste test to examine the tendencies of the senses Compare theories with one s own sleep habits Compare and contrast the symptoms of each Research the theory of Erik Erikson Research the life and achievements of a famous person and apply Maslow s Theory of Motivation Create a poster that compares and contrasts humanism, psychamalysm, behavioralism, structuralism, etc Diagram a neuron, the brain, the peripheral nervous system, and the central nervous system
Course Title: Sociology Credit:.5 Level: G Grade: 12 Prerequisites: World Geography, American Government & American History Course Description: The study of society through the exploration of human groups. Emphasis will be on comparative cultures and institutional order including the family, religion, education, politics, and the economic system. The study also includes an examination of contemporary social issues nationally and around the world--poverty, crime, race relations, population, human and natural resources. Examine the five societal institutions: Family, Education, Government, Religion, and Economy. Understand research methods and their application in the field of sociology. Determine the methods by which humans are socialized to learn culture. Examine social stratification in society based on income, race, gender and age. Be able to associate the theories of sociology with the sociologist who developed them. Create a graphic organizer that identifies a societal need and describes the corresponding social institution that meets that need and the means by which it is met. Formulate a research plan of a sociological topic and examine the feasibility of the experiment. Differentiate between "nature vs. nurture" beliefs and present an argument for one side or the other. Compare the median incomes, HS graduation rates, and college graduation rates of United States' ethnic groups and draw conclusions regarding their correlation. Create a "Wanted" poster that features a sociologist and their contributions to the field of sociology.
Course Title: Senior Civics Credit:.5 Level: G Grade: 12 Prerequisites: World Geography, American Government, American History, World History Course Description: This course is designed to be an extension of the initial American Government course taken in the freshman year. The course includes a study of contemporary political issues, civic participation and political parties with an emphasis on the role that parties play in the political process. This course is designed to promote active citizenship and participation in the democratic process. 9-12 C.1.6. Foreign policy creation Construct a flow chart to show the steps of how diplomacy leads to foreign policy 9-12 C.2.1. Participating in a republic Discover the method of registering to vote and the selective service 9-12 C.2.3. Process of naturalization Illustrate and discuss ways one can become a naturalized citizen 9-12 C.1.1.A. Compare major democratic and authoritarian nations 9-12 C.2.2.A. Purpose of politics and implications for U.S. citizens Rate the various political systems as a major democratic and authoritarian nations as they relate to protection of natural rights Characterize how the results of an election will impact U.S. citizens 9-12 C.2.3.A. Rights and responsibilities of individual rights and general welfare Examine the importance of voting and the responsibility of serving society 9-12 C.2.4.A. Running for political office, campaign funding, political opinion Research and compare how dollars spent/raised will impact the outcome of an election