|
Social Studies Courses |
Mr. Joshua Wegner Department Chair |
Mr. Anthony DeOrnellas |
Mr. Gabriel Miller |
Mr. Erik Johansen |
Mr. Alex Ehlert |
U.S. History & Geography (1 credit) Required 9
The course covers the events in the U.S. from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 to the present. Some of the major topics included are the frontier, developments in transportation and communication, the rise of industry, political reform, expansion in foreign affairs, world wars, the 1920's, the depression and the New Deal. Also included are the post World War II years including the Korean conflict, Vietnam, the 1960s with its counter culture, the rise of the Republicans in the 1980s, the events of the 1990s to the present.
World History & Geography (1 credit) Required 10
World History examines human development from the dawn of civilization to the present day. Students learn about the socioeconomic conditions, political institutions, and ideological attitudes that have marked various time periods throughout history. Using primary and secondary sources, students conduct an inquiry- based research to examine historical events, cultural developments, and social and family structures. Students are encouraged to use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate the achievements of various historical civilizations.
Economics (.5 credit) Required 11
In Economics students will describe and demonstrate how the economic forces of scarcity and choice impact the management of personal financial resources, shape consumer decisions and impact the economic well being of individuals and society. They will further explain and demonstrate how businesses confront scarcity and choice when organizing, producing, and using resources, and when supplying the marketplace. The role of government will be a major part of the study of economics as well as a study of various economic systems world wide.
Civics (.5 credit) Required 11
In Civics, foundations of U.S. political history will be discussed. The development of the two-party system and a vocabulary of political terms will be included. Constitutional history and interpretation will be emphasized. The three branches of government and the levels of government are studied in depth. Current political issues are an important consideration.
Military History (1 credit) Elective 10-12
One of the cornerstones of World History is the way in which humans conduct conflicts against one another. The history of warfare mirrors the ebbs and flows of empires and civilization itself. It has dictated the terms of diplomacy, led to many major innovations, and prematurely ended the lives of tens of millions. Thus we must seek to understand the infinite aspects of war to understand ourselves.
This course will examine the evolution and impact of armed conflict from the ancient’s times to the present. Students will research and analyze the causes of war, military theorists from Sun Tzu to Clausewitz, the social and cultural foundations of conflict, and the impact and evolution of leadership, technological evolution, tactics, and strategy.
Intro to Psychology (1 credit) Elective 10-12
This course provides an understanding of psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The course focuses on self-behavior, human development, learning, motivation, personality, stress, psychological disorders, treatment, and social behavior.
Psychology (1 credit) Elective 11-12
Honors Level Course
Explore the ideas, theories, and methods of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. You’ll examine the concepts of psychology through reading and discussion and you’ll analyze data from psychological research studies. Students will connect psychological concepts and theories to real-life scenarios, analyze research studies in psychology, and understand and interpret data. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam to earn college credit.
The course covers the events in the U.S. from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 to the present. Some of the major topics included are the frontier, developments in transportation and communication, the rise of industry, political reform, expansion in foreign affairs, world wars, the 1920's, the depression and the New Deal. Also included are the post World War II years including the Korean conflict, Vietnam, the 1960s with its counter culture, the rise of the Republicans in the 1980s, the events of the 1990s to the present.
World History & Geography (1 credit) Required 10
World History examines human development from the dawn of civilization to the present day. Students learn about the socioeconomic conditions, political institutions, and ideological attitudes that have marked various time periods throughout history. Using primary and secondary sources, students conduct an inquiry- based research to examine historical events, cultural developments, and social and family structures. Students are encouraged to use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate the achievements of various historical civilizations.
Economics (.5 credit) Required 11
In Economics students will describe and demonstrate how the economic forces of scarcity and choice impact the management of personal financial resources, shape consumer decisions and impact the economic well being of individuals and society. They will further explain and demonstrate how businesses confront scarcity and choice when organizing, producing, and using resources, and when supplying the marketplace. The role of government will be a major part of the study of economics as well as a study of various economic systems world wide.
Civics (.5 credit) Required 11
In Civics, foundations of U.S. political history will be discussed. The development of the two-party system and a vocabulary of political terms will be included. Constitutional history and interpretation will be emphasized. The three branches of government and the levels of government are studied in depth. Current political issues are an important consideration.
Military History (1 credit) Elective 10-12
One of the cornerstones of World History is the way in which humans conduct conflicts against one another. The history of warfare mirrors the ebbs and flows of empires and civilization itself. It has dictated the terms of diplomacy, led to many major innovations, and prematurely ended the lives of tens of millions. Thus we must seek to understand the infinite aspects of war to understand ourselves.
This course will examine the evolution and impact of armed conflict from the ancient’s times to the present. Students will research and analyze the causes of war, military theorists from Sun Tzu to Clausewitz, the social and cultural foundations of conflict, and the impact and evolution of leadership, technological evolution, tactics, and strategy.
Intro to Psychology (1 credit) Elective 10-12
This course provides an understanding of psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The course focuses on self-behavior, human development, learning, motivation, personality, stress, psychological disorders, treatment, and social behavior.
Psychology (1 credit) Elective 11-12
Honors Level Course
Explore the ideas, theories, and methods of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. You’ll examine the concepts of psychology through reading and discussion and you’ll analyze data from psychological research studies. Students will connect psychological concepts and theories to real-life scenarios, analyze research studies in psychology, and understand and interpret data. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam to earn college credit.
