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SOCIAL STUDIES

The goal of social studies education is the development of responsible citizenship based upon thinking and decision making skills which allow students to gain knowledge, process information, consider the importance of values and beliefs, and actively participate in a democratic society through political action and community service. The students, as an effective citizen, must also leaner to analyze current political issues and to hypothesize their impact upon the present and the future.

Multicultural Studies (1 credit) Grades 10-12
This one-semester elective course will explore the ethnic, racial, gender, and religious variations, history, prominent individuals and contributions integral to United States civilization while promoting the understanding, respect, and acceptance of cultural diversity in American society. Prerequisite: None.

World Geography (1 credit) Grade 10
World Geography is a one-semester elective course. It presents an understanding of the global patterns and cultural characteristics of our world. The resources and needs of nations and the relationship of the people and the land investigated. The course focuses on the development of hands-on application, problem solving, critical thinking skills, listening skills, and verbal skills. Special emphasis on United States, Canada, and the Western Hemisphere. Valuable for both a college and/or technical prep program. Prerequisite: None.

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World History 1-2 (2 credits) Grade 10
World History is a full-year elective course. It is a study of the history of mankind. Included in this study are the cultural developments and the development of major institutions of mankind: government, economic, family, religions, and education. The course focuses on the development of writing skills, problem solving, critical thinking skills, listening skills, and verbal skills. Discovery and investigation form the dawn of civilization through the development of western civilization into the 21st century. Valuable for a college prep program. Prerequisite: None.

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Current Issues / Contemporary
World History-20th Century (1 credit) Grade 10-12
Contemporary World History is a one-semester elective course. Course work will deal with the topics in current world history and center on events like Vietnam; the Middle East and terrorism; genocide; civil, cultural and political unrest in other parts of the world and their connection and relationship to the U.S. The course focuses on the development of writing skills, problem solving, critical thinking skills, research skills, listening skills, and verbal skills. Valuable for both college and/or technical prep program. Prerequisite: None.

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Advanced Placement US History (2 credits) Grades 10-11
AP US History is a full-year elective introductory college level course in US History. It begins with exploration and concludes with the major events of the 1990's. The course focuses on the development of critical thinking and writing skills dealing with historical research and the interpretation of primary documents. Valuable for a college prep program. Upon completion of the course students are eligible to take the AP test offered by the college board and possibly qualify for college credit. Prerequisite: The course is offered to 11th graders but 10th graders are encouraged to enter the program with the permission of the AP teacher.

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Law Education 1 (1 credit) Grades 10-12
Law Education 1is a one-semester elective course. This course will explore all aspects of criminal law, juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice. A "mock trial" will make up a 4 to 6 week block of time during the semester. The course focuses on writing skills, critical thinking skills, and listening skills. Guest speakers in areas of law are an integral aspect. Valuable for both a college and/or technical prep program. Prerequisite: None.

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U.S. History 1-2 (2 credits) Grade 11
U.S. History is a full-year required course. It involves the identification and review of the significant events and moments in the development of the nation. The course focuses on the development of writing skills, problem solving, critical thinking skills, listening skills, and verbal skills. Emphasis placed on the interaction of historical events and geographic, social, and economic influences of the national development into the 21st century. Valuable for both a college and/or technical prep program. Prerequisite: None.

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Advanced Placement American Government
and Comparative Government (1 credit) Grades 11-12
AP Government is a one-semester, introductory college-level government course. The first semester concentrates on America whereas the second semester compares the historical evolution of the political and economic structure of five countries: two Western democratic nations-England and France, two Communist countries-the former Soviet Union and Red China, and a third-world country, usually Mexico. Both classes focuses on the development of critical thinking, discussion, and writing skills in preparing students for a successful transition to college. Valuable for a college prep program. Students are eligible to take the two AP tests, American and Comparative, offered by the college board and possibly qualify for college credit. Prerequisite: The course is offered to 11th and 12th graders who have successfully completed a required course in US History. (11th graders are only admitted with permission of the AP Teacher.)

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Psychology (1 credit) Grades 11-12
Psychology is a one-semester elective course. It provides an understanding of the nature of human behavior and mental processes. This understanding of behavior leads to the discovery that man has a physical, social, mental, spiritual, and emotional nature -- all of which must be brought together into a well integrated organism. The course focuses on writing skills, critical thinking skills, listening skills, and verbal skills. Relevant information is investigated to increase insights into an individuals own values and adjustments. Valuable for both a college and/or technical prep program. Prerequisite: None.

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Sociology (1 credit) Grades 11-12
Sociology is a one-semester elective course. The focus is study of group behavior because sociologists are interested in how people relate to one another and influence each other's behavior. The basic human institutions found in all societies, such as family, religions, community organizations, political, and social groups will be investigated. The course focuses on writing skills, critical thinking skills, and listening skills. Also addressed is the persistence of social inequality stemming from stratification, social mobility, ethnicity, sex and age. Valuable for .a college prep program. Prerequisite: None.

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Advanced Placement Economics
- Macroeconomics (1 credit) Grades 11-12
Advanced Placement Macroeconomics is a one-semester elective course which is designed to give students thorough knowledge and understanding of the economic principles that apply to the economy as a whole, as such, the course stresses the study of national income, price determination, economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. The course focuses on the development of problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Valuable for a college prep program. Upon completion of the course students are eligible to take the AP test offered by the college board and possibly qualify for college credit. (A second semester micro economics course may be offered depending on student interest.) Prerequisite: None.

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Economics (1 credit) Grade 12
Economics is a one-semester required course. It is a practical approach to the study of America's free enterprise system. Using the constantly updated Junior Achievement Curriculum, a variety of simulated experiences explore the roles of citizen, producers, and consumers as -part of a growing global economy. The course focuses on the development of hands-on application, problem solving, computer application, and simulations. Valuable for both a college and/or technical prep program. Prerequisite: The course is limited to seniors unless approved by the teacher.

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Government (1 credit) Grade 12
Government is a one-semester required course. It will survey the political parties, voting behavior and qualifications, and three major branches of the federal government. Emphasis on the Constitution, Congress, Presidency, Supreme Court, and Indiana government. Exploration of political participation and community service. The course focuses on the development of hands-on application, writing skills, problem solving, critical thinking skills, listening skills, and verbal skills. Extensive use of the media for current application of course content. Valuable for both a college and/or technical prep program. Prerequisite: This course is limited to seniors unless approved by the teacher.

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Advanced Placement Psychology (1 credit) Grade 12
Advanced Placement Psychology is a one-semester elective course. The general purpose of the course is to examine at a higher level the patterns and interactions of individual's behavior and the major influences on it. Students will develop an understanding of the physical, social, mental, and emotional components to behavior and how these components are balanced by the individual in order to function in their environment. Furthermore, students will gain knowledge of abnormal behavior: their characteristics, causes and therapies used to treat them. The course focuses on the development of writing, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Valuable for a college prep program. Upon completion of the course students are eligible to take the AP test offered by the college board and possibly qualify for college credit. Prerequisite: None.

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Advanced Placement European History (2 credits) Grade 11-12
AP European History is an advanced Western Civilization class which focuses on the historical period beginning with the Renaissance and ending with the break up of the Soviet Union. Students will study the social, intellectual, and political modernization of Europe. Critical thinking and writing skills will be emphasized. Upon completion of this year long course, students are eligible to take the AP European Studies Test in May, which may qualify them for college credit. Prerequisite: AP US History.

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Humanities Honors (2 credits) Grades 9-12
Humanities is an interdisciplinary approach to the social studies which will integrate the study of history, literature, art, music, and science and make the connections among these various subject areas. Topics to be studied will change each semester and school year. The focus will be people, ideas, and events which have had a significant impact on society. The course will include creative problem solving, higher-order thinking skills, project based learning, research and technology, and involve the improvement of written and oral communication skills. Prerequisite: None.

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