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Law and Society, US History and Geography, Current Events, Civics
AP U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY (See AP Section)
AP GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (See AP Section)
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: American History and Geography or American Government are recommended for success in this class.
Students learn how the American judicial system is organized at the national, state, and local level. Analysis of actual court cases, emphasizing legal concepts, personal rights, and law enforcement are presented. Role-playing and in-depth discussions are an important part of the class.
U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY A – COURSE 1031
U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY B – COURSE 1032
Grades: 10 Prerequisite: None
Students will study the following history themes: 1) Change and Continuity in American Society, 2) The Gathering and Interactions of Peoples, Cultures, and Ideas, 3) Economic and Technological Changes and Their Relationship to Society, Cultures, and Ideas, and the Environment, and 4) The Changing Role of America in the World. Also, the following geography themes: 1) Space and Place, 2) Environment and Society, 3) Special Dynamics and Connections, and 4) U.S./Global Issues and Events. Term “A” will include 1870-1930 (Development of Industrial, Urban, and Global United States) and 1920-1940 (Great Depression). Term “B” will include 1940-1945 (World War II), 1945-1989 (Post-World War II United States), and 1990-present ( America in a New Global Age).
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
Students study current events as they unfold to determine the effects on the world, in general, and America, in particular. A variety of media are used, including newspapers, news magazines, video, and the internet. Class discussions are an important part of this class.
Grades: 12 (Required) Prerequisite: None
Civics will teach students the complex workings of the American Government. It will have a heavy focus on the Constitution and how it guides our everyday lives. By tracing the US Constitution from its origins to the present, everyone will be able to find their role in American politics. Students will investigate the interworking of the US government and its ever-changing role in world affairs. Through exploration of the election process, state and local governments and public policy students will discover how to become a better citizen, insuring the well-being of the nation as well as themselves.