SOCIAL STUDY COURSES
In the high school Social Studies course of study students will investigate political and social histories. They will discover their interdependence on global as well as cultural relationships. Students enjoy a wide menu of courses from United States history to social psychology. These courses are enhanced on all levels by media and internet research projects. (chart)
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Standard Program
U.S. HISTORY - SS102
Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Grade offered: 9 The primary scope of the course is the events, people, and ideas from the rise of American industry starting in the 1870’s to modern times. Connections will be made between events in America and around the world. Important topics students will explore in this course include historic documents, westward expansion, Native American life, rise of industry and labor, the Progressive Era, rise of the U.S. as a world power, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, Atomic Era and Cold War, Korean War, Civil Rights, Vietnam War, the women’s movement, and contemporary life in America and the world. This course will prepare students for success on the state mandated test. ____________________ US GOVERNMENT - SS903 Prerequisites: None Credits 1 Grade offered: 10 A primary goal of this course will be citizenship information; a well informed citizen may become a participating citizen. This course will review the function, structure and process of local, state, and national governments. Units of study will include constitutional foundation and philosophy, political parties and elections, political behavior, civil rights, political socialization, decision making, the Presidency, the judiciary, the legislative branch, and comparative political systems. This course will prepare students for success on the state mandated test. Honors Program
U.S. HISTORY (H) - SS112 Prerequisites: * Credits: 1 Grade offered: 9 *Recommendation of 8th grade Social Studies teacher is highly encouraged. This is a rigorous course designed for students with a high interest and aptitude in historical topics The primary scope of the course is the events, people, and ideas from the rise of American industry starting in the 1870’s to modern times. Connections will be made between events in America and around the world. Students will be required to complete one research paper per semester, investigate historical documents and write reviews on books, magazines, and journals. This course is recommended for those students with good study skills and a special interest in history. This course will prepare students for success on the state mandated test. ____________________ U.S. GOVERNMENT (H) - SS913 Prerequisites: * Credits: 1 Grade offered: 10 *Recommendation of 9th grade US History teacher. This course requires a substantial amount of reading and is recommended for students with a deep-seeded interest and passion for government and politics. This course will grapple with the complexity and fragmentation of the United States government. Students will analyze the origins and roots of constitutional democracy; the system of federalism; the formation and development of political parties; the institutions/branches of government established in the written constitution; the linkage institutions that connect people to government, and the formal and informal ways to amend the Constitution. This course will prepare students for success on the state mandated test. ____________________ AP U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS - SS514 Prerequisites: * Credits: 1 Grade offered: 10, 11, 12 *It is strongly recommended that Honors U.S. History be completed prior to enrollment in AP U.S. Government. The full year course explores the political theory and everyday practice that direct the daily operation of our government and shape our public policies. The express purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the AP Exam for U. S. Government and Politics. This course is taught on a college level and it requires a substantial amount of reading and preparation for every class. The objectives of this course go beyond a basic analysis of how our government operates. Students will develop a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the American political system. ____________________ AP WORLD HISTORY: MODERN - SS510 Prerequisites: * Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 *It is strongly recommended that Honors History and or Honors Government be completed prior to enrollment in AP World History. This is an introductory college-level modern world history course that is rigorous, fast paced, and only appropriate for students with strong reading and writing skills, a heightened interest in World History and a willingness to work very hard. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ IB Psychology SL/HL-1 - SS710 Prerequisites: U S Government Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 *Can be taken for individual IB Course Credit This course is an in-depth investigation of psychology through four contexts: Health and Well-being, Human Relationships, Learning and Cognition, and Human Development. Students will develop knowledge necessary to understand biological, cognitive, and sociocultural components of each context. Students will also develop skills through the practical application of research methods, including interviews, surveys, observations, and experiments. The curriculum includes global perspectives of human attitudes and behaviors. This course prepares students for either the IB SL Psychology assessment, or a continuation into IB HL-2 Psychology the following year. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ IB Psychology HL-2 - SS730 Prerequisites: Year 1 - US Government, IB Psychology SL/HL-1 Credits: 1 Credit per year Grade offered: 11, 12 * Can be taken for individual IB Course Credit This course is a continuation and expansion of the IB Psychology SL/HL1 course. This course will expand students’ investigation of psychology through four contexts: Health and Well-being, Human Relationships, Learning and Cognition, and Human Development. Students will extend their understanding of psychology research methods and data analysis, their practical research experiences, and their content knowledge. Students will conduct further investigation into the globalization of attitudes and behaviors, the influences of technology on cognitive processes, and the purpose of animal research in psychology. This course prepares students for the IB HL Psychology examination at the end of the year. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ IB History HL - YR 1 (11th) - SS620 IB History HL - YR 2 ( 12th) - SS630 WORLD HISTORY: Independence Movements and Japanese History Prerequisites: US Government Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 *Can be taken for individual IB Course Credit *Completing the summer assignment is highly recommended. The Independence movements (1800 -2000) theme focuses on the emergence of new states in the 19th and 20th centuries. It explores the origins and rise of independence movements, the reasons for their success, the challenges the new states faced in their first 10 years, and the responses to those challenges. This section focuses on nationalism in India, from the end of the first World War to the achievement of Indian independence and development of India to 1964. There will be particular concentration on Algerian and Vietnamese movements. The class will also spend some time focusing on the developments and challenges in South Asia after 1947. Japanese History (1912-1990) begins with post-Meiji Japan and the reasons for Japan’s failure to successfully establish a democratic system of parliamentary government. *This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ IB Global Politics SL - SS810 Prerequisites: US Government Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 *Can be taken for individual IB Course Credit This course explores fundamental political concepts such as power, liberty, and equality, focusing on the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity. This course also seeks to introduce students to more modern issues through the study of the global landscape and the investigation of issues affecting their own lives. Dialogue and debate will be encouraged throughout this course as we seek to develop a globally minded approach to modern political issues. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ IB WORLD RELIGIONS SL - SS605 Prerequisites: US Government Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 *Can be taken for individual IB Course Credit or with the IB Diploma Program Ever wondered why people see the world so differently? IB World Religions (SL) is a one-year course within the IB Diploma Program open to any interested student. This course takes a deep dive into the hearts and minds of people across the globe exploring mechanisms and practices of religion through analytical science connecting the discipline to fields such as psychology, sociology, history, and philosophy. Rather than just memorizing facts, students will step into the shoes of believers from five of the nine major world religions to understand how they live, solve problems, and apply their understanding to the world around them. You’ll explore the "big questions" of life while gaining the cultural intelligence needed to navigate our modern, interconnected world. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. |
Semester Electives
CURRENT EVENTS - SS334
Prerequisites: US Government Credits: 1/2 Grade offered: 11 ,12 Current Events seeks to introduce students to more modern issues through the study of our current global landscape. Study will address how global and regional issues are a direct reflection of historical influences and differing cultural perspectives throughout modern history. Students will investigate topics such as the long lasting effects of imperialism (ie. Genocide and regional conflict), the role of government in regards to national security and international diplomacy, sustainability and world health issues, civil and human rights, and the globalization of trade, economy, and technology. This course encourages students to research and present their findings and relies heavily on student participation in discussion and debate. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond ____________________ ECONOMICS - SS324 Prerequisites: US Government credits: 1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 This is a course that focuses on the study of the way individuals, households, businesses, and government participate in the operation of the U.S. economy. The primary objective of this course is to teach students the basic economic concepts that will enable them to make better choices in the marketplace and the voting booth and therefore become better consumers and citizens. The course will cover basic economic concepts, evaluate and compare market and command economies, study supply and demand and various market structures, macroeconomics, analyze the tax system, deficit spending and the U.S. debt, inflation, economic growth and unemployment. The course will also examine monetary and fiscal policy and discuss personal finance such as: budgeting, investments, loans, insurance, identity theft and use of credit. ____________________ PSYCHOLOGY - SS314 Prerequisites: None Credits: 1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 This course examines human behavior emphasizing physical and environmental factors. Topics include the historical development of psychological theories, the influence of heredity and environment on development, personality, intellectual ability, sensation and perception, and abnormal behavior. Psychological terminology and concepts are presented using text, outside readings, discussion, self-tests, demonstrations, & research. This class seeks to develop the student’s curiosity about human behavior and is strongly recommended for students planning to take IB Psychology. ____________________ SOCIOLOGY - SS214 Prerequisites: None Credits: 1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 Sociology is the study of groups and society worldwide. Students will learn to look beyond the generally accepted explanations of social behavior and acquire a better understanding of the social forces that influence their lives. Topics covered in this course include: society, theory, socialization, culture, and current social issues. The course will discuss cultures of the world, including religion, governments, economies, education, architecture, art, clothing, and language, as well as attitudes and norms of different parts of the world. This course is project based and ideal for students who are active participants in their learning, are self-motivated and eager to share life’s experiences through discussion and class participation. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ SPORT AND SOCIETY - SS404 Prerequisites: US Government Credits: 1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 Sports play a pivotal role in contemporary society worldwide. But few of us pause to think about the larger questions of money, politics, race, gender, culture, and commercialization that surrounds sports everywhere. This course draws on the tools of anthropology, sociology, history, and other disciplines to give you new perspectives on the games we watch and play. This elective history course will examine the development of sports throughout the world and focus on the impact sports have on societies, economy, culture, politics, and the ability to shape institutions. This course will rely heavily on the use of primary and secondary sources and all forms of media to research and evaluate unit themes. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ Stress Management - SS405 Prerequisite: None Credits: 1/2 Grade offered: 9,10,11,12 The Stress Management course is designed to help high school students understand and manage the pressures and challenges they face in their daily lives. This course provides an introduction to the concept of stress, exploring its causes, effects, and ways to cope with it effectively. Students will develop critical self-awareness, gain practical skills for promoting physical and mental well-being so that students can live a full and productive life. ____________________ CITIES AND BEYOND - SS414 Prerequisites: US Government Credits 1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 At the beginning of the 19th century, only 3 percent of the world’s population lived in cities. Then, new technologies like the steam engine and railroads began to transform society. As the Industrial Revolution unfolded, people streamed from rural areas to cities. This course will help students better understand the birth of cities and their future, with special emphasis on the historical nature of cities and towns, the process of urbanization, demographics and culture, sprawl and suburbs, class divisions and homelessness, infrastructure and economic development, schools, city government and services, and the impact and influence of remote work on cities, neighborhoods, and households. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ WORLD GEOGRAPHY - SS311 Prerequisites: None Credits: 1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 We live in a continually shrinking and interdependent world. Our standard of living depends upon outside resources and markets while our politics is shaped by developments from all over the world. This course will provide students with a basic foundation to better understand the world through a geographic analysis of world regions. Using maps to locate the world’s physical features and political divisions are important course objectives. Regional geography, history, economics and social structure will be examined to determine their influence upon our lives as well as world events. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ WORLD HISTORY: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS - SS401 Prerequisites: None Credits: 1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 The focus of this course is the study of the historical development of people, places, and patterns of life from ancient times until 1500 AD. Students will use skills of historical and geographical analysis to explore the early history of the world. The civilizations that will be studied throughout this course include: Paleolithic & Neolithic, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome. Throughout this course students will explore these civilizations under the contexts of: Religion, Social Structure, Achievements, and many more attributes that make up a civilization. * This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ WORLD HISTORY: MODERN CIVILIZATIONS - SS402 Prerequisites: None Credits:1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 World History - Modern Civilizations is a course that explores the functions of civilizations from 1750 CE to the present relying on common scientific analytical practices of evaluation to better understand our own civilization. Five themes are explored in the course through case studies:
* This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. ____________________ WORLD HISTORY THROUGH FILM - SS403 Prerequisites: US Government Credits:1/2 Grade offered: 11, 12 In this semester elective course, students will examine major events and movements from World History. Students will use film, literature, primary and secondary sources to understand and evaluate political, social and cultural movements that have shaped history. In addition to viewing films, students will be expected to complete readings on assigned topics and multiple writing activities. Students will develop skills such as close reading, evaluating information presented in multiple formats, presenting information informally on a class blog, and writing a historical narrative. Students will build on their limited knowledge of world history to focus on a deeper analysis of the material. *This course meets the State of Ohio’s graduation requirement for World History and Civilization for the Class of 2021 and beyond. |