Social Studies
WORLD HISTORY / FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES Students utilize the Facing History and Ourselves curriculum to examine past racism, prejudice and anti-Semitism around the world and learn how they've led to genocide throughout history. From these studies, students will become more informed, ethical citizens who are able to use their newfound knowledge to think critically and make just choices when faced with contemporary moral dilemmas. The ultimate goal is to teach students civic responsibility, tolerance and social action. They will use case studies including the Holocaust, the Armenian Genocide, Darfur, Rwanda, South Africa and Iraq to explore and connect to larger global issues.UNITED STATES HISTORY I Students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. They learn about the important political and economic factors that contributed to the outbreak of the Revolution as well as the consequences of the Revolution, including the writing and key ideas of the U.S. Constitution. Students also study the basic framework of American democracy and the concepts of American government such as popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights. Students study America's westward expansion, the establishment of political parties, and economic and social change. Finally, students will learn about the growth of sectional conflict, how sectional conflict led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil War, including Reconstruction. UNITED STATES HISTORY II Students will analyze the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution and America's growing role in diplomatic relations. Students will study the goals and accomplishments of the Progressive movement and the New Deal. Students will also learn about the various factors that led to America's entry into World War II as well as the consequences of World War II on American life. Finally, students will study the causes and course of the Cold War, important economic and political changes during the Cold War, including the Civil Rights movement, and recent events and trends that have shaped modern-day America. GOVERNMENT This course provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of American Government as established by the United States Constitution. Students are expected to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how to exercise these rights and responsibilities in local, state, and national government. ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY Advanced Placement United States History is a survey course designed to provide students with analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in history. The class prepares students for college by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Students enrolled in the Advanced Placement United States History course are expected to take the Advanced Placement United States History national exam. This allows students the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities. |
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
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