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SOCIAL STUDIES

0483 (21043200) GLOBAL STUDIES
+ Grade Level 9 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Note: Elective Credit, NCAA
This course encompasses a study of the world's people and the environments in which they live. The material that will be covered will include a review of basic map and globe skills, advancing to study of the effect that Geography has upon aspects of everyday life such as: Culture, Economics, way of life, and beliefs. Students must have a desire to direct their own learning through the use of print and electronic media, and are encouraged to create original and interesting projects to demonstrate an understanding of how Geography affects the lives of all.

Course Title: World Geography Honors (Local Honors Only)
Course Number: 0443/21033001
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
Through World Geography Honors, an elective, students acquire understanding of the interrelationships between people and their natural and cultural environments and between nations and people in a geo-political context. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed through study of physical geography, natural resources, and contemporary problems and conflicts stressing the economic, political, social, cultural, religious and historic aspects of human activity in and among selected world regions.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
SPECIAL NOTE: SUS/BF/Medallion & Scholar only/NCAA

0417 (21003100) AMERICAN HISTORY
+ Grade Level 11 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: World History
+ Note: NCAA, One credit of American History is required for graduation.
American History will provide students with an understanding of the development of America and focus in the economic, political, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events of the American people. Content to be covered will include but is not limited to: the origin of American ideals, the expansion of American territory from Manifest Destiny through the late imperialist period, the growth of America as a world power, the technological and urban transformation of the country and its affect on society, and American foreign policy development.

These two courses are linked together as a FULL YEAR course:

0431 (21003200) AMERICAN HISTORY HONORS
+ Grade Level 11 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 11th grade.
+ Note: NCAA, One credit of American History is required for graduation.
American History Honors will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the development of America and focus on the economic, political, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events of the American people. Special focus will be given to methods of historical study, an understanding of cause and effect, the analysis of history in terms of its relevancy to current world events, and providing an understanding of how America achieved its standing in the international community including responsibilities.

0422 (21003300) ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY
+ Grade Level 11 (AP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: World History Honors, English Honors, and teacher approval
+ Note: This course will prepare students for possible college credit. NCAA One credit of American History is required for graduation.
Advanced Placement American History will provide students with a detailed look at American History from the Age of Exploration to current times. Students will be exposed to the factual information regarding specific ideologies, people, conflicts, and documents, which charted the course of American History. In addition, students will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to differentiate historical patterns and the consequences of following those patterns. Students will also conceptualize America's development as a world power, along with the platitudes and the burdens contained therein. Reference will be made to the current advanced placement course description for American History published annually by the College Board.

0414 (21093100) WORLD HISTORY
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 10th grade.
+ Note: NCAA, One credit of World History is required for graduation
World History will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of civilization by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events that have affected humanity. Specific content to be covered will include, but not limited to, an understanding of geographic, historic and time-space relationships, a review of pre-history, the rise of civilization and cultural universals, the development of religion and the impact of religious thought, the evolution of political systems and philosophies, the development of nationalism as a global phenomenon, the origin and course of economic systems and philosophies.

2010 (21094200) ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
The course highlights six themes that allow the students throughout the course to make comparisons, construct and evaluate arguments, assess issues of change and continuity, handle diverse interpretations through analysis of context, bias and frame of reference, and using documents and primary data in developing the skills necessary to analyze point of view, context and bias. These themes will cover four chronological periods from approximately 1000 A.D. to the present with careful preparation in terms of previous developments known as the Foundations segment. The themes include: the impact of interaction among major societies, the relationship of change and continuity, impact of technology and demography on people and environment, systems of social and gender structure, cultural and intellectual developments, and changes in functions and structures of states and in attitudes toward states and political identities.

0491 (21023600) ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICROECONOMICS
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+Note: NCAA.
Advanced Placement Microeconomics gives students an opportunity to analyze the behavior of individual households, firms, and markets, and how prices and outputs are determined in those markets. Students will also analyze price mechanism, resource allocation and income distribution. Students will understand fundamental economic concepts, vocabulary, and statistical interpretation of economic data. May result in college credits. Students enrolled must take the A.P. exam.

1838 (21064300) ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Note: NCAA
Advanced Placement Comparative Government, an elective, will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the major political systems of the world and compare and contrast their operation with the American democratic system. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of basic political science vocabulary, a comparison of major political ideologies (communism, fascism, socialism, and democracy) from a historical and ideological perspective, and the role and function of the government and the citizen in each system. Does not meet the one-half credit in American Government required for graduation. May result in college credit. Students enrolled must take the AP exam.

0479 (21003600) LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
+ Grade Level 9,10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: none
+ Note: NCAA
Latin American, an elective, will give students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of the Latin American people by examining the history and culture of the region with equal emphasis on the Caribean Basin, Central America, and South America. The content will include, but not be limited to the study of regional geography and history, time-space relationships, the native-American heritage of the region prior to the arrival of Europeans, the evolution of political and philosophical thought in the region, the development of nationalism and revolution, the economical development of the region, the influence of major historical events and figures, contemporary Latin American issues, and a look into the future of the region.

0485 (21093800) ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY
+ Grade Level 12 (AP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: World History Honors, American History Honors, English Honors and teacher approval
+ Note: Elective credit. NCAA
* Students in this AP course will partake in Socratic discussion, debates, mock trials, and role plays.
Advanced Placement European History will provide students the opportunity to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems, content, and materials of European historic development. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content. Integral components of this course will include the formation of generalizations from primary sources in history, the synthesis and evaluation of information, the development of a set of criteria for judging proposed courses of action in terms of actual and projected consequences, the comparison of eras with similar trends, analysis of the impact of major historical figures and groups on European and world events, the detection of bias in making conclusions, and the emergence of patterns in historical development. Reference will be made to the current advanced placement course description for European History published annually by the College Board. This course will prepare students for possible exemption of a college course.

AP European Studies Program - These two courses are linked together as a FULL YEAR course:

(10014300) Advanced Placement English, Literature and Composition
(21093800) Advanced Placement European History

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a college-level course meeting graduation requirements in English. This course involves students in the study and practice of writing and in the study of literature. Students are required to take the College Board examination. SUMMER READING IS REQUIRED. Advanced Placement European History provides students the opportunity to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the formation of generalizations from primary sources in history, the synthesis and evaluation of information, the development of a set of criteria for judging proposed courses of action in terms of actual and projected consequences, the comparison of eras with similar trends, analysis of the impact of major historical figures and groups on European and world events, the detection of bias in making conclusions, and the emergence of patterns in historical development.

* Students in this AP course will partake in Socratic discussion, debates, mock trials, and role plays.

The AP European Studies Program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full year introductory college courses. This year long course, facilitated by two Advanced Placement teachers meeting every other day, satisfies requisites for 5127 (10014300) Advanced Placement English, Literature and Composition grade level 12 plus (AP) credit 1.0 and 0485 (21093800) Advanced Placement European History grade level 12 (AP) credit 1.0.

Students are required to take both College Board examinations.

0446 (21063100) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
+ Grade Level 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: World and American History
+ Note: NCAA, One half credit of American Government is required for graduation. This course is paired with Economics.
American Government will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of American Government and political behavior. Content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an examination of the Constitution, foundations of political power, national parties, the executive, legislative, and judicial functions, and the impact of government policies on local, national, and international issues.

0485 ( 21023100) ECONOMICS
+ Grade Level 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: World and American History
+ Note: NCAA, One half-credit of Economics is required for graduation. This course is paired with American Government.
Economics will provide students the opportunity to learn about the way in which society organizes and distributes its natural resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Students will be introduced to the concepts of mixed economy and how the economic questions of what, how, and for whom are answered. Content will include using economic principles such as trade off, economic incentive, division of labor, saving and investing, and the role of citizens, government, and money in the function of our economy.

0447 (21063200) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12, (H) Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 12th grade
+ Note: NCAA, One half-credit of American Government is required for graduation. This course is paired with Economics Honors.
Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of American Government and political behavior. Skills will be developed through the evaluation of the Constitution, the study of political process from a comparative perspective, and the evaluation of global political structures, personalities, parties, and its universal impact. Students will also evaluate their rights and responsibilities as citizens in a democratic state, and the importance of civic participation in the democratic political process.

0486 (21023200) ECONOMICS HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 (H) Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 12th grade
+ Note: NCAA, One half-credit of Economics is required for graduation. This course is paired with American Government Honors.
Economics Honors will provide students with a comprehensive study of the way society organizes and distributes its natural resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Students will examine in depth through research, writing, and computer simulation, the concepts of a mixed economy and how the economic questions of what, how, and for whom are answered. Content will include using economic principles such as trade off, economic incentive, division of labor, saving and investing, and the role of citizens, government, and money in the function of our economy

0476 (21063600) COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 (H) Credit 0.5
+Prerequisite: None
+ Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Advanced Placement American Government.
Comparative Political Systems, an elective, will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the major political systems of the world and compare and contrast their operation with the American democratic system. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of basic political science vocabulary, a comparison of major political ideologies (communism, fascism, socialism, and democracy) from a historical and idealogical perspective, and the role and function of government and the citizen in each system. Does not meet the one-half credit in American Government required for graduation.

0448 (21064200) ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Note: This course is paired with Comparative Political Systems Honors which is a non A.P. credit. NCAA
This course will give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. It requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. Specific content to be covered will include, but not limited to, an understanding of federalism and the separation of powers, the development of the constitution, the process of politics, the nature of public opinion, the role of political parties and interest groups, the major formal and informal institutional arrangement of powers, and the development of civil liberties and civil rights. Course outline will adhere to guidelines of The College Board. Completion of this course may qualify students for college credit. Students enrolled must take the AP Exam.

0474 (21023300) COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS HONORS
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (H) Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: Department Guidelines
+ Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Advanced Placement Macroeconomics.
This course provides students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the different economic systems that exist and how they all answer the basic economic questions of what goods and services shall be produced with available resources, how these goods and services shall be produced, and for whom they will be produced. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of basic economic concepts relevant to different economic systems, the role of the producer and consumer, the role of economic incentives, resource ownership, how production and distribution decisions are made, and the role and function of government, government regulation, economic decision-making, personal freedom, economic security, and economic stability. Meets the one-half credit requirement of economics for graduation.

0538 (21023700) ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (AP) Credit 0.5
+ Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Comparative Economic Systems Honors which is a non A.P. credit.
AP Macroeconomics gives students an opportunity to analyze the worldwide effects of economic activities and their impact on taxation, monetary policy, balance of trade issues, government policy, exchange rates, and similar “big picture” concepts. Students will understand economic concepts, vocabulary, and statistical interpretation of economic data. Course outline will adhere to the College Board. Students may receive college credit after passing the AP exam. Students enrolled must take the AP exam.

0415 (21093200) WORLD HISTORY HONORS
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 (H) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 10th grade.
+ Note: NCAA One credit of World History is required for graduation.
World History Honors will provide students the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the past in terms of what has been interpreted about change or process as it related to the development of humanity. This is done by analyzing the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events that have shaped and molded humanity. Implicit in this is an understanding of the historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation. Specific content will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of the historical significance of geography, classical civilizations, religious thought and philosophy.

6960 (21034000) ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
+ Grade Level: 9 Credit 1.0
+ Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Honors World History.
Advanced Placement Human Geography, an elective, will emphasize the importance of geography as a field of inquiry and briefly discuss the emergence of academic geography in nineteenth-century Europe. The course introduces students to the importance of spatial organization - the location of places, people, and events, and the connections among places and landscapes - in the understanding of human life on Earth. Content will include, but not be limited to, how to use and make maps, application of mathematical formulas, models, and qualitative data to geographical concepts, and regional organization of various phenomena. Students may receive college credit after testing.

A.P. AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM-
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Advanced Placement United States History Program is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in American History. The American Studies Program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full year introductory college courses.This year long course, facilitated by two Advanced Placement teachers meeting every other day, satisfies requisites for 6326 (10014200) Advanced Placement English, Language and Composition grade level 11 plus (AP) credit 1.0 and 0422 (21003300) Advanced Placement American History grade level 11 (AP) credit 1.0. Students are required to take both College Board examinations.

(21003300) ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY

(10014200) A.P. ENGLISH, LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION