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Social Studies Courses

Social Studies Courses. Freshmen/Sophomores. World Affairs. Mrs. Moll Semester Course Sophomores – Seniors Topics Economics, Government, Enviornment, Terrorism, Health Issues, Human Rights and Geopolitics Methods Simulations, Discussions, Debates, Group Projects Final Project – no exam.

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Social Studies Courses

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  1. Social Studies Courses Freshmen/Sophomores

  2. World Affairs • Mrs. Moll • Semester Course • Sophomores – Seniors • Topics • Economics, Government, Enviornment, Terrorism, Health Issues, Human Rights and Geopolitics • Methods • Simulations, Discussions, Debates, Group Projects • Final Project – no exam

  3. Global Studies • Full Year Course – Mrs. Moll • 9th and 10th Grade • For students who are interested in how mankind developed and how this influences the way we live today • Topics Include: • People and society • How the people, places, ideas, and events of the world have shaped who we are today • How the environment has different effects on societies around the world • The causes related to the issues of the modern world • Study skills, reading skills, and test taking skills will be developed and reinforced along the way

  4. World Geography • Full Year Course—Mr. Wahlen • Regions Studied: • Western Hemisphere, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Oceania • Topics: • Major Land Forms, Cultures, Languages, Groups, Politics, Economics, Diversity

  5. World History • Full year course— • Mr. Phillips, Mr. Koller, Mr. Mehreioskouei • A survey of western and non-western civilizations. • Students will trace the development of nations and learn the economic, intellectual and social advances of humanity. • Simulations, lectures, videos, projects

  6. AP European History—10th-12th • Full Year Course—Mr. Phillips • Requires recommendation or successful experience in AP US • Studies European History from the Renaissance to Present • Methods: • Discussion, presentations, role playing, lecture, other engaged learning activities • High Success Rate of former participants when in college!

  7. AP Human Geography 9th-12th • Full Year Course—Mr. Wahlen • Requires recommendation • Intense study of the relevance of geography to today’s human problems. • Topics and Current Events: • Population growth, Immigration, Pop Culture, Languages, Religious Issues, Conflict over Ethnicity, Growth and Problems of Cities, World Resources • Methods: • Discussion, Debate, Presentations, Lecture, Video • High Success Rate of former participants when in college!

  8. AP World History: 10-12th Grade • Full Year Course- Mr. M • Requires recommendation or successful experience in AP US • Topics: • Intense analytical examination and discussion of world civilizations. • Methods: • Discussion, presentations, document analysis, lecture, other engaged learning activities • High Success Rate of former participants when in college! Social Studies=Success in Life!

  9. Multicultural Perspectives—10th-12th • Semester Course—Mr. Koller • Portfolio Course—No Tests • Topics: • Prejudice, One’s own heritage, African American, Hispanic, and Asian cultures • Activities: • Share ethnic heritage… • Music, food, family tree, cultural traditions • Creation of Self-Culture Power Point • Conflict Resolution

  10. Law and the Individual—11th and 12th • Semester Course—Mr. Baxter • Studies: • Rights and Liberties • Analyzes the criminal justice system • Discusses current legal issues

  11. Leadership for Life—10th,11th 12th • Semester Elective Course—Mrs. Wienke • Prerequisite for Leadership II • Content: • Encourages self-identity, self-development, self-improvement and leadership skills. • Course is activity and project based, allowing individuals to learn their leadership style, their strengths and weaknesses, with an emphasis on teambuilding and leadership strategies. • No Final Exam • Field Trip to Outdoor Teams Rope Course

  12. Leadership II • Semester Elective Course: Mrs. Wienke • Must take Leadership I to take Leadership II • Content: Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, & Values • Leadership in Action: Activity and Project based • Guest speakers • Apprentice Team Challenge: teams put leadership skills to test in a competitive team environment • Challenges: Design an item of clothing for school store Plan a Pep and Promote Assembly Create a mentoring program for Incoming Freshman Redesign the Cafeteria (food and structure) *The goal is for the winning team to implement their programs • Planning School Wide Semester Presentation • Past topics: AIDS Awareness, Election 2004, Prejudice and Stereotypes, Teen Dating Violence, The Unseen, High School Choices, The Environment

  13. Leadership

  14. Women’s Studies—10th, 11th, 12thTaking the “His” out of History • Semester Course—Mrs. Wienke • Open to both Males and Females • Topics: • The Role of Women Throughout U.S. history • Women and the Work force • Women, Education, and Sports • Women, Politics and Law • The Media and Body Image • Activism of Women’s causes throughout the century • The Effects of Violence Against Women • Field Trip to Outdoor Teams Rope Course

  15. Women’s Studies

  16. Psychology I—11th and 12th • Semester Course— • Mrs. Dvorak, Mrs. Wedoff, Mr. Cosentino • Topics: • History of Psych, Research, The Brain, Sensation and Perception, Sleep and Dreams, Behaviorism, Development, Personality, Memory • Methods: • Projects, Demonstrations, Videos, Lectures, Role Playing, Group Activities, Experiments

  17. Psychology II—11th and 12th • Semester Course— • Mrs. Dvorak, Ms. Kassner, Mr. Cosentino • Must have a C in Psych I to take • Topics: • Conformity, Attraction, Motivation and Emotion, Aggression and Violence, Drugs, Stress, Psych Disorders • Methods: • Projects, Demonstrations, Videos, Lecture, Discussions, Experiments, Group Activities, Experiments

  18. Psych Pics…

  19. AP Psychology--11th and 12th • Year Long Course—Mrs. Dvorak • Alternative to Psych 1 and 2 • Recommendation or past success in AP • Preparation for the AP Exam and College Credit • Comprehensive overview of psychology • Methods: • Experiments, Demonstrations, Activities, Collaborative Student Projects, Lecture and Discussions, Simulations

  20. AP Psych….Activities

  21. Junior Required Course Options • US History 341 • US History 342 • General American Studies 331 • American Studies 336 • AP US History 369

  22. US History 341 and 342 • Mr. Cosentino, Mr. Mehreioskouei, Mr. Rubin, Mr. Wahlen, Mr. Yanule • Survey of US History—Full Year Course • Full year Course • 1st Semester—Exploration and Colonization through Imperialism 1900 • 2nd Semester—1900 to Present • Variety of Learning Methods • Simulations, Group Activities, Lecture, Projects, Videos

  23. American Studies 331/336 • Teachers: • Mrs. Lopez/Mr. Micheletto, Mrs. Wedoff/Mrs. Lagioa, Lazzara/Richards, Cosentino/Davis, Cassidy/Curtin • Team Taught w/an English Teacher • Double Period—Year Long Course w/both English and Social Studies Credit • Thematic Approach • Combines History and Literature with art, music, architecture • Attempts to answer the questions… • What is the American Dream? What is an American?

  24. AP US History • Mrs. Lopez and Mr. Rubin • Advanced Placement Level—Full Year • English 208 or Social Studies Teacher Recommendation • Emphasis on research, writing, discussion, and primary resources • AP Test Prep/Possible College Credit

  25. CHOOSE YOUR COURSES…

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