- WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 Grade 9
World History, required for all 9th graders, includes a
study of those individuals, issues, and events in that have been significant
in shaping our world today. Emphasis is placed on geographic impact,
emerging economic systems, and a development of civic
knowledge/responsibility.
- U.S. HISTORY I (Beginning to 1900) Grade
10;
Prerequisite: 9th grade history
The standards for 10th grade students cover the historic
development of American ideas and institutions from the Age of Exploration to
the 20th Century. While focusing on political and economic history, the
standards provide students with a basic knowledge of American culture through
a chronological survey of major issues, people, movements, and events in U.S.
history.
- U.S. HISTORY II (1900 to Present)
Grade 11;
Prerequisite: 10th grade history
This course continues the study of U.S. history from the
10th grade course. It focuses on 20th century America and beyond.
Concepts of Alabama's history and geography are included in this chronological
study of our country's emergence as a world leader.
- AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS Grade
12; Prerequisite: 11th grade history
Students will receive 1/2 credit for government and 1/2
credit for economics. The two grades will not be averaged together to
determine pass/fail.
American Government provides students with a detailed
understanding of the functions and workings of government. Instruction
focuses on the nature of individual civic responsibility. There is
analysis of issues through debate. There is focus on the reading of
documents and the writing of expository pieces.
Economics is a study of the workings and institutions
of modern-day economic systems. It includes the use and interpretation
of all types if economic models and statistical data. In addition,
students participate in discussion of economic issues, prepare a presentation
on entrepreneurship, and explore comparative economic systems. Emphasis
is placed on both national and global economic perspectives.
Psychology is an introduction course to the basic principles
of mental health and an understanding of individual models of behavior.
Students are given an overview of social and emotional development across the
life span.
- GLOBAL ISSUES OF THE 1990s Grades
11-12; Fee: $10
This course is a survey of the political, economic, medical,
religious, environmental, and communication issues of today's world.
Controversies and conflicts on an international scale, with focus on the role
of the United States, will be examined through the use of newspapers, current
magazines, and other periodicals.
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