American Studies I - 1 Credit
American Studies I is a course that focuses on the history of the United States from 1492 to 1877 (Exploration through Reconstruction). Through readings, literature excerpts, political cartoons, simulations, technology projects and more, students will gain insight into the nation's past by examining period accounts and first person voices. Students will use varied resources to examine the links and make connections between events being studied in the textbook/learning guides and events that are taking place today. The major focus is the state history standards: content, chronology, analysis, and interpretation. Related concepts found in the state civics, economics, and geography standards are a supporting focus.
American Studies II - 1 Credit
American Studies II is a course that focuses on the history of the United States from 1900 to present. Through readings, literature excerpts, political cartoons, simulations, technology projects and more, students will gain insight into the nation's past by examining period accounts and first person voices. Students will use varied resources to examine the links and make connections between events being studied in the textbook/learning guides and events that are taking place today. The major focus is the state history standards: content, chronology, analysis, and interpretation. Related concepts found in the state civics, economics, and geography standards are a supporting focus.
World Studies - 1 Credit
World Studies is a course focusing on the diverse ways of life found around the world. Through study of the pertinent issues to the major regions of the world, students will recognize and evaluate the relationships between people, places, regions, and environments. Students will further explore how physical environments affect human events and build a global perspective that allows them to understand the connections between global and national issues. The major focus is the state's geography standards: maps, environments, places, and regions. Related concepts found in the state civics, economics, and history standards are a supporting focus.
Civics/Economics - 1 Credit
Civics/Economics is a course that is comprised of two disciplines. Economics is a course that teaches students how to make reasoned economic choices and provide ways they can effectively participate in an in-creasingly competitive and interdependent global economy. Students will access the impact of market influences and governmental actions on our economy through the use of real world economic applications and analyze how different economic systems interact. In Civics, students will learn about the basic freedoms traditionally enjoyed by American citizens and about the qualities of a good citizen. Students will explore issues about U.S. citizenship and their rights and responsibilities and roles in their communities by putting them in decision-making simulations and assessments that will enable them to acquire the skills necessary to participate in our democratic processes. The major focus of the course is state civics (government, politics, participation, citizenship) and economics (microeconomics, macro economics, economic systems, international trade) standards. Related concepts found in the state geography and history standards are a supporting focus.
Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)
One 3 Ring Binder (1 1/2").........................$10.00
Writing Utensils..............................$1.00 to $5.00
Pen (black/blue ink)
Pencil
Dividers.........................................$1.00 to $5.00
(Varies by Instructor)