SOCIAL STUDIES

 

 

Course Number

 

 

Course Description

 

 

Pre-Requisites

 

 

Grade

 

 

Units

Diploma Option

C-College Prep

TC – Tech/Career

45.0830004

45.0830005

Pre AP Social Studies A & B follows the Honors World Geography Curriculum.  The course also incorporates the World History Curriculum, foundations to 1000 A.D.  In addition, the course introduces 9th grade students to AP Social Studies skills, including writing and critical thinking.  The purpose of the course is to prepare Social Studies students for AP World History in the 10th grade and follow the college Board’s concept for an Advance Placement Pathway

Teacher Rec.

9

1.0

C

45.0710011

World Geography 92 Y provides an overview of physical and cultural geography.  An awareness of similarities and differences in human needs and behaviors is developed.  Geographic education focuses on the themes of location on Earth’s surface, place characteristics, relationships within places (Human Environments), movement, and regions that lead to an understanding of social, economic, historic, geographical, and physical features of the planet on which we live.

NONE

9

1.0

C/TC

45.0710015

World Geography 92 Y (T) provides an overview of physical and cultural geography.  Additionally, an awareness of similarities and differences in human needs and behaviors is developed.  Areas of study are North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.  Skills acquired in World Geography are integral parts of World History and U. S. History.  This course is team taught with special education support to make indicated adjustments in methodology and/or management.

IEP Rec.

9

1.0

C/TC

45.0770092

45.0770093

AP Human Geography A & B introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alternation of the Earth’s surface.  Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences.  Examines methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.  Follows the Advanced Placement Geography Curriculum.

Teacher Rec.

11-12

1.0

C/TC

45.0810003    EOCT

U.S. History Y (HONORS) is a survey the development of the U.S. from discovery to the present.  The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of America’s social, political, and economic evolvement during the formative years to present.  Inquiry and analysis of historical situations are emphasized.  Extensive reading and writing are required.

NONE

11

1.0

C/TC

45.0810011    EOCT

U. S. History 112 Y is a survey of the development of the United States from discovery through the present.  The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of America’s social, political, and economic evolvement from colonization to its current position as a world leader.   The student will also be encouraged to think independently.

NONE

11

1.0

C/TC

45.0810015   EOCT

U. S. History 112 Y (T)   is a survey of the development of the United States from discovery through the present.  The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of America’s social, political, and economic evolvement from colonization to its current position as a world leader.   This course is team taught with special education support to make indicated adjustments in methodology and/or management.

IEP Rec.

11

1.0

C/TC

45.0820092

45.0820093  EOCT

AP U.S. History A & B covers United States history from the time of earliest settlements to the present.  The course targets political and social aspects of history, but also includes diplomatic, economic and intellectual history. The course will involve extensive readings, independent study and frequent written analysis to prepare students for the AP examination.

1 Unit
in Social Studies
Teacher Rec.

11

1.0

C


 

 

Economics /American Government (HONORS) Y   is a vigorous study of the local, state, and federal governmental functions combined with the fundamental concepts and elements of economic systems. Through application of knowledge and analysis of situations, possible solutions to some basic problems in government and economics will be explored.  Citizenship rights and responsibilities as well as issue such as economic growth, productivity, and role of labor are emphasized.  Extensive reading and writing are required. 

U. S. History

12

.5 Economics

.5
Am Gov’t

C/TC

 

Economics/American Government 123 Y American Government is the study of the local, state, and federal governmental functions.  Through application of knowledge and analysis of situations, possible solutions to some basic problems will be explored.  Citizenship rights and responsibilities are emphasized.  Economics addresses the fundamental concepts and essential elements of the market economic system in a problem/issues orientation.  Issues such as economic growth, productivity, the impact of government of the economy, foreign trade, and rights and responsibilities of individual consumers are explored.

U. S. History

12

1.0

C/TC

45.0520092

45.0520093

AP U. S. Government A & B covers United States history from the time of the earliest settlements to the present.  The course targets political and social aspects of history, but also includes diplomatic, economic and intellectual history.  The course will involve extensive readings, independent study and frequent written analysis to prepare students for the AP examination.

Teacher Rec.

11

1.0

C

45.0630092

45.0630093

AP Microeconomics A & B conforms to College Board topics for the Advanced Placement Microeconomics Examination.  Covers basic economic concepts, the nature and functions of product markets, factor markets and efficiency, equity and the role of government.

U. S. History
Teacher Rec.

12

1.0

C

45.0830003  

World History Y (HONORS) is a survey of people and nations of both Western and non-Western civilizations.  This course explores the political, cultural, and economic heritage of civilization from the time of recorded history through the industrial revolution (5000 B.C.  – 1800’s) and from the rise of nationalism to contemporary times (1800’s – present).  Critical thinking and problem solving are stressed.  Extensive reading and writing are required.

Teacher Rec.

Required for

College Prep

Diploma

10

1.0

C/TC

45.0830011

World History 102 Y is a survey of people and nations of both Western and non-Western civilizations.  This course explores the political, cultural, and economic heritage of civilizations from the time of recorded history to present.  Concepts and skills in problem solving and critical thinking are developed. 

World History

Required for

 College Prep

 Diploma

10

1.0

C/TC

45.0830015

World History 102 Y (T) is a survey of people and nations of both Western and non-Western civilizations.  This course explores the political, cultural, and economic heritage of civilizations from the time of recorded history to present.  This course is team taught with special education support to make indicated adjustments in methodology and/or management.

World History

 required
 for College Prep Diploma IEP Rec.

10

1.0

C/TC

45.0811092

45.0811093

AP World History A & B purpose is to develop greater under-standing of the evolution of global processes and contacts, n interaction with different types of human societies.  The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparison among major societies. The course emphasizes relevant factual knowledge deployed in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of historical evidence.  Focused primarily on the past thousand years of the global experience, the course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological precedents that, along with geography, set the human state prior to 1000 C. E.

Pre AP Social Studies Recommended

10-12

1.0

C/TC

45.0150099

Psychology Y gives a general overview of the principles and concepts of psychology, including learning theory, perception, intellectual, and social development, abnormal behavior, and interpersonal relationships.  The purpose of this course is to provide students with a better understanding of the dynamics that shape our own behaviors as well as the behaviors of others.

2 Units in Social Studies

11-12

1.0

C/TC

45.0160095

AP Psychology Y is a college level survey course with study in Learning Theory, Abnormal Behavior, and Social Psychology. Extensive reading, writing a, and statistical analysis are required by students.  Gifted Psychology or Psychology is a recommended prerequisite.

Teacher Rec.

11-12

1.0

C

45.0310099

Sociology Y is a study of human society and social behavior.  The purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of how humanity is shaped largely by the groups to which people belong and by the social interaction that take place within those groups.  Societal problems in the United States will also be discussed.

NONE

11-12

1.0

C/TC

45.0120099

Current Issues Y provides an opportunity for in-depth examination of contemporary local, state, national and international issues.  The purpose o this course is to assess, assimilate and analyze political and economic situations.  Intense reading and detailed research are required.

NONE

10-12

1.0

C/TC