ONE-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
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HONORS OPTION
Civics is a one-semester course offering seven units that cover topics including the origins of American government, the structure and function of our government, rights and responsibilities of citizens, the American federal system, political parties and the election process, basic economic principles, and current matters regarding domestic and foreign policy. The course includes a variety of unit and lesson activities that examine the history, culture, and economy of the nation that encourage research and reflection. In these activities, students will examine seminal documents and landmark Supreme Court cases in American political history, analyze changes in federal and executive power over time, explore the political election process and data related to recent voting trends, research and propose a public policy plan, as well as compare and contrast the functions of the national government with state and local governments. The course also prepares students to pass the civics portion of the USCIS Naturalization Test.
HALF-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
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HONORS OPTION
NCAA APPROVED
In this course, students will engage with U.S. government as an active, participatory process rather than just a static set of laws or ideologies. The course explores how governance encompasses not only legislation and administration but also the continuous actions and interactions of individuals and communities. The course begins with an overview of the U.S. government’s foundations, tracing its evolution from early governance to the Constitution’s ratification. Students will explore the federal government’s structure, including its three branches, and understand the roles of state, tribal, and local governments. The course emphasizes active citizenship, covering American citizenship requirements, civil liberties, civic rights, and citizens’ responsibilities. Students will examine the impact of political parties, interest groups, and media on elections and society, The course culminates with an overview of, and practice in, domestic and foreign policymaking processes. Through case studies, primary sources, and visual aids, the course aims to equip students with a deep understanding of U.S. Government and Civics, preparing them to be informed, active participants in democracy.
HALF-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
CREDIT RECOVERY AVAILABLE
HONORS OPTION
NCAA APPROVED
In this course you will learn about how economics is so much more than just money! From gasoline to the shoes on your feet, economics influences every aspect of our life. Through this survey of economics, you will learn fundamental concepts about economics, use tools to analyze data and understand how and why humans make economic choices.
HALF-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
Modern humans have been roaming the earth for about 200,000 years. How do the places we live influence the way we live? How do geography, weather, and location relate to our customs and lifestyles? In Human Geography: Our Global Identity, you will explore the diverse ways that different people have physically influenced the world around them and how they, in turn, are changed by their surroundings. Discover how beliefs and ideas spread through time, shaping and changing the cultures they encounter. In this course, you’ll gain tremendous insight into human geography and begin to better understand the important relationship between humans and their environments.
HALF-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
When European settlers first arrived in the Americas, they found the continent already inhabited. The cultural differences between the Native Americans and Europeans, as well as their desire to occupy the same land, often led to conflict. Tensions increased over time as Europeans moved westward to establish settlements. The US government, eager for more land, imposed a number of controversial policies on Native Americans, including assimilation, forced removal, and military intervention. This course examines the persecution of Native Americans and their fight for civil rights and recognition throughout US history.
HALF-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
This course examines the social, economic, religious, and political issues that Native Americans face in today’s world. It looks at a number of Native American professionals and their efforts to eradicate the negative stereotypes that still surround Native American cultures. The course also sheds light on the important contributions that Native Americans have made to art and spirituality. And it demonstrates how both Native American traditions and the fight for Native American civil rights have shaped the history and social fabric of the United States.
ONE-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
CREDIT RECOVERY AVAILABLE
This course is designed to enable all students at the high school level to learn the basics of government and public administration. Students explore career opportunities in the field of government and public administration. They also learn about the career-related skills, such as job acquisition skills, reading and writing, and mathematics they need to possess as professionals in this field. They learn about the safe and healthy working conditions necessary in the field of government and public administration. This course covers topics such as: the influence of geography and technology, and networking and communication as they relate to government and public administration. The course is based on Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards designed to help students prepare for entry into a wide range of careers in government and public administration industry.
HALF-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
This one-semester course is focused on the Holocaust, a tragic time in history that resulted in the killing of six million Jewish people in Europe. Students trace this period in history from the aftermath of the First World War to the roots of anti-Semitism and the rise of Adolf Hitler to the aftermath of the Holocaust. The 14 lessons in the course explore the history of the Jewish community in Europe and what they were subjected to at the hands of the Nazis, including their experiences in the ghettos, concentration camps, and extermination camps. Students learn about how Nazis victimized non-Jewish people who were against the Third Reich. The course also covers the Jewish resistance and their fight for liberation, the trials after the Second World War, and the impact of the Holocaust on the world. This course combines a variety of content types, including lessons, activities, discussions, and games to keep students engaged as they trace this tragic period in history.
HALF-CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
From Taoism, to Islam, to Christianity, religion inevitably affects us all in some way. On one level, religion can help us commune with and honor our spiritual natures, but it can also divide people and create great strife in the world. World Religions: Exploring Diversity will explore the various characteristics of faith and introduce the fundamentals of the major religions, including Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Shintoism, and Taoism. You’ll trace how these powerful faiths have influenced cultures over thousands of years and helped to shape the face of humanity. After this course, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how religion continues to affect the larger world.
