SOCIAL STUDIES
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Course Number |
Course Description |
Pre-Requisites |
Grade |
Units |
Diploma Option C-College Prep TC – Tech/Career |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
C/TC |
|
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 |