Social Studies Course Descriptions
AMERICAN HISTORY
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WORLD HISTORY
No. 1422 & 1423 | Course Credit: 2 | Grade Level: 10
This course is a survey of the ancient and not so ancient world. The student will be introduced to the civilizations which shaped the ancient world as well as the transfer of power from the Middle East to Europe.
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
No. 1410 | Course Credit: 1 | Grade Level: 11
In this human/cultural geography course students will study how humans interact with and alter the earth over time. An emphasis on current events and geopolitics or the ways in which nations interact with each other over natural resources, economies, political systems, population and migration patterns and militaries are examined.
AMERICAN CIVICS
No. 1420 | Course Credit: 1 | Grade Level: 11
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of the American political system. Topics include constitutional framework and origins, The Bill of Rights, Federalism, the three branches of government, civil rights and liberties, political participation and elections, and civic duties and responsibilities. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. Basic concepts of state and local government and their relationships with the federal government are also examined.
ECONOMICS
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