Social Science Department
| American
Government Courses |
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| 2010
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT |
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| Prerequisite: None Grade 11, 12 Required This is a systematic study of the development and structure of the Federal Government. Topic areas include: theories of economic and political systems of government, colonial foundations, the Constitution, citizenship, politics, and the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government. The class will also study state, county and local government. The emphasis of this course is on interpretation and analysis of data rather than on a mere recognition of facts. |
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| American History |
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| 2600
U.S. HISTORY |
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| Prerequisite: None
Grade 10 Required This basic survey course of American History reviews events from approximately 1900 to present day. Emphasis is placed on events and people during the 20th century. |
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| 2610
• HONORS U.S. HISTORY |
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| Prerequisite: Teacher
recommendation. Grade 10 Optional A brief review of America’s early history is followed by a more detailed study of the late 19th century and 20th century. Case studies of the respective periods, as well as cultural contributions of the many ethnic groups, are presented. Students will be expected to research, analyze, and write. |
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| World History |
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| 2700
WORLD HISTORY |
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| Prerequisite: None Grade: 9 Required First semester of the course begins with prehistory and then explores the ancient empires of Egypt, Middle East, China, Greece and Rome. The course will conclude in the High Middle Ages. Particular attention will be given to the effect that geography had on the establishment and development of human history. Second semester of the course begins with the Renaissance and continues through the Reformation, the age of Reason, the French and American Revolutions, The Industrial Revolution, the Age of Imperialism, and their effects on today’s world. The civilizations of Asia, Africa and South America are also presented. Extensive map work displaying the changes in political boundaries will be included. |
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| Electives | |
| 2200
SOCIOLOGY |
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| Prerequisite: none Grade: 11 and 12 The study of sociology examines the ways people interact with one another. It will be shown as a young and dynamic science, which is rapidly expanding all over the world as man seeks to better understand himself and his relationships with others. We will discuss sociology as a behavioral science, investigating the development and basic characteristics of sociology and the procedure that sociologists use. |
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| 2300
WORLD GEOGRAPHY |
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| Prerequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Students will gain knowledge about physical and human geography of our world. The students will also be able to enhance their understanding of the world’s regions and cultures. The students will be able to read and understand various forms of maps and charts to help them understand the world they live in and how global the United States has become. |
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| 2400
BASIC PSYCHOLOGY |
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| Prerequisite: None Grade: 11 or 12 Required This course surveys the field of human psychology. It is the first course offered in psychology and, as such, it introduces the student to the fundamental methods and points of view in the scientific study of human behavior. |
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| 2500
PARENTING |
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| Prerequisite: None Grade: 11 or 12 Required Parenting will provide students with important knowledge to consider before becoming a parent, knowledge and techniques to assist in the understanding and guidance of being a parent or caregiver of young children. This course is a local requirement for graduation. This class does NOT meet the Kansas Regents Qualified Admissions Curriculum. |
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Classes with weighted grades are marked with a • by the course number Classes for fine arts are marked with a * by the course number |
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