Social Studies
Course Descriptions
Current Events (Nine Week
Course)
Students will study and summarize current events using
various media. Students will understand why and how current events
affect them. Students will have the opportunity to learn civic
responsibility in current events and expand their vocabulary.
Career Exploration (Nine
Week Course)
This program is designed to motivate students to stay in
school by clarifying their object for being in school, the
importance of meeting an employers expectations, and how our
various programs offered at school will help them better meet these
expectations.
Sociology
The study of groups within out society, their conforming to,
and deviating from society, the history and function of families,
and social problems and their patterns - focusing on the areas of
crime, poverty, crowding, and prejudice. Study of the individual
and his/her interaction with the group, with a focus on study
methods, patterns of development, heredity, environment, biological
influences on behavior, personalities, principles of learning,
perceptions, the nature of stress, and social attitudes.
World History
In this class, students will examine the following: how people
groups have established and maintained power, the world's major
religious systems, revolutionary and reform eras that impacted the
world, the reasons societies build empires, and Positive and
negative effects of cultural interaction. They will also learn how
the development of science and technology impacts the world.
Students will demonstrate political and geographical map
skills.
Exploring World Geography
Study how Geographers look at the world, study looking at the
Earth's features and resources, climates, environments, people,
cultures, and the lands and people. Examine the Earth's physical
orientation and characteristics. Learn about the Earth's
population, diverse cultures, and how to apply geography to
interpret the past, present, and future.
American History
American History is presented as a basic survey of the History
of the U.S. from 1890 through the 1990's. Emphasis is placed upon
acquiring a basic knowledge level of American History, a growing
appreciation of our American Heritage, mastering basic study skills
and class discussions.
American Government (1
semester)
This is a basic survey course in American Government.
Emphasis is placed upon the constitution, civil liberties, and the
three branches of the federal government and politics.
Economics (1 semester)
An introductory survey course in basic economic concepts
and theories. Attention will be given to supply and demand factors,
pricing, money, economic markets, economical measurement, and
economic instability. The class will also cover personal economics
issues such as budgets, investments, insurance, consumer decisions,
and income tax.
