Social Studies 14 Courses Found schema Course Sequence

During this course, the goal will be to survey the history of the world. The main elements of the course are intended to develop cultural, geographic, and historical knowledge including, but not limited to the development of early civilizations; early foundations of the major world religions; Greek cultural development and influence; Roman cultural development and influence; Muslim culture and influence; European feudal period; Chinese and East Asian history and culture; Indian subcontinent history and culture; Mesoamerican cultural elements; the Age of Exploration; accomplishments of the Renaissance; the development of the modern state and the concept of empire; global conflict in the 20th century, including but not limited to WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, African and Asian independence movements, and the Cold War; the concepts of human rights, globalization, energy, and terrorism in the 20th and 21st centuries. NCAA Prerequisite: None

During this course, students will explore the interactions of diverse peoples in creating the United States from the era of Pre-European to the present. Students will develop skills using multiple sources. Particular emphasis will be placed on historical knowledge and its application to historical issues. Topics: gathering and interaction of the nation's people; progress of democratic concepts; regional perspectives and tensions in the U.S.; conflict between national and state powers; impact of technology on American society; American involvement in the global community; changes in the American concept of civil liberties; influence of diverse ideals and beliefs; influence of economic issues and interests affecting society. NCAA Prerequisite: None

JOHN MARSHALL ONLY This challenging and rigorous honors course combines AP U.S. History with English II: American Literature/ Composition Honors. The student will understand the importance of key events, concepts, and peoples in United States history. Special attention will be placed on the influence of diverse ideas or beliefs about America. Selected literature which complements and corresponds to the history of the period will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on developing advanced composition skills. English II Honors: write an organized, multiparagraph, persuasive paper supporting a thesis; identify and analyze elements of literature, literary devices, style, and themes of American literature; evaluate literature and/or film according to criteria; describe human situations or events in a narrative essay, biography, autobiography, or ethnography; demonstrate the use of library and other resources for research; recognize and use various methods for development of ideas within an essay (e.g., comparison/contrast, definition, problem/solution, order of importance); analyze the culture of a period as expressed through major writings, publications, art, architecture, technology, music, daily life, or customs; develop appreciation of the rich diversity of classic and contemporary literature representing different cultural, age, and gender groups. AP U.S. History: assess historical materials--their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance; weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship; develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. NCAA Credit: 1.0 AP U.S. History and 1.0 English II Honors Prerequisite: English I

In this course, students will have the opportunity to see the world from a geographer's perspective. Students will learn to analyze human behavior and how people relate to the space in which they live. Students will apply geographic principles by creating maps and graphing data. Major units of geographic study: population; political; economic; urban; environmental, and migration. NCAA Prerequisite: None

Students will study the world from a spatial perspective, seeking to understand the changing spatial organization and material character of Earth's surface. To this end, students will conduct geographical analysis of human phenomena and how they are affected at different scales. The study of these relationships will include units on population and migration, political geography, economic geography, urban geography, agricultural geography, and cultural geography. As an AP course, this class will use rigorous college-level texts and materials, and be taught at a vigorous college pace. Topics, texts, and pacing are designed to prepare students to successfully take the AP Human Geography exam in May. NCAA Prerequisite: None

This course is meant to give the student an understanding of the foundations, rights, responsibilities, structure, and function of United States Government. Simulations, Internet exploration, firsthand observations, and personal investigation will be among the many approaches utilized in this course. Topics include the following: political philosophy; U.S. Constitution; civil rights; political parties; political processes. NCAA Prerequisite: None

OFFERED AT CENTURY AND MAYO ****SEE BELOW FOR JOHN MARSHALL INFORMATION This rigorous course is designed to engage students in the study of the origins, structures, and actions of the United States Government. Students will gain an understanding of their rights and roles as citizens. Emphasis will be placed on establishing connections to contemporary political issues. Students may elect to take the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam after completion of this course. The pace of this course is comparable to a college-level course. Topics: philosophies of government, the Constitution and its origin, Legislative branch, Executive branch, Judicial branch, civil liberties, sources of political participation and influence, and media. NCAA Prerequisite: None ****FOR JOHN MARSHALL AP U.S. Government: This rigorous course is designed to engage students in the study of the origins, structures, and actions of the United States Government. Students will gain an understanding of their rights and roles as citizens. Emphasis will be placed on establishing connections to contemporary political issues. Students may elect to take the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam after completion of this course. The pace of this course is comparable to a college-level course. Topics: philosophies of government, the Constitution and its origin, Legislative branch, Executive branch, Judicial branch , civil liberties, sources of political participation and influence, and media. AP English VI: See course description under the English Department AP English IV 11ALNG Course meets for two class periods Credit .5 AP US Government and .5 AP English IV

This course is designed to engage students in a comparison of governmental systems around the world. Students will gain an understanding of the cultural and societal factors that develop and support specific systems of government and compare and contrast the ways in which the governmental systems of China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom function, using an understanding of the government of the United States as a foundation. Topics include: institutions, regimes and governments, culture and participation, electoral systems and linkage institutions, and impacts of the economy. This course mirrors the topics and approach of an AP Comparative Politics course. The Honors Option requires students to develop and present a portfolio comparing and contrasting all six countries investigated, featuring the five, primary topics for each. Honors Options Prerequisite: US Gov't or AP US Gov't

Unravel some of the mysteries of mankind: learn the truth about real-life zombies, discuss how modern humans and Neanderthals may have interacted, learn about the cultural and physical traits that make humans unique among the inhabitants of planet Earth! Anthropology is the study of mankind and its development over time. This course will examine the development of culture and cultural traits such as religion, art, and language and how those traits impact our lives and the lives of different groups of people all over the globe. It will also examine scientific theories about the development of primates and the human lineage from 55 million years ago up to the present day. Topics: culture, religion and magic, political structure, art, linguistics, primatology, human paleontology, early civilization. Honors Option Available NCAA Prerequisite: None

This course is a broad introduction to the basic theories of modern psychology. Students will learn through study, lecture, demonstration, experimentation, and computer simulation. Psychological theories and concepts will be applied to actual and hypothetical situations. Classic and modern research in psychology will be incorporated. The topics of study will be chosen from the following: social psychology, personality, intelligence and thinking, consciousness, sleep and hypnosis, learning, emotion, psychopathologies and therapies, sensation and perception, memory and cognition, biological influences on behavior and thinking, and motivation. NCAA Prerequisite: None

This Advanced Placement course introduces students to the discipline of psychology by emphasizing the history of psychology as a science, the different theoretical approaches that underlie explanations of behavior, and the contemporary research methods used by psychologists. This course will focus on preparing students to take the AP exam successfully and the pace is comparable to a college-level course. The topics of study will be chosen from the following: introduction to psychology; language, thought, and intelligence; biology and behavior; motivation and emotion; perception and sensation; personality; learning; abnormal behavior; memory and cognition; consciousness and sleep; social psychology; lifespan development. NCAA Prerequisite: None

This course is based on the scientific study of human behavior. Problems, methods, and findings of modern psychology are topics for study. Students who complete this course will earn both high school credit and college credit from the University of Minnesota. This class will include direct instruction from both the high school teacher as well as university professors and will include a field day at the University of Minnesota. High school credit and college credit from University of Minnesota (4 credits per semester) are awarded This course meets for two class periods for one semester at CTECH Concurrent Enrollment NCAA Prerequisite: None

This is an introductory course to understanding people in groups. Students will learn to analyze social life from various perspectives as they are introduced to core sociological concepts. Several "hot" topics will be covered: crime/deviance, racism, poverty, stratification, human relationships, ageism, and families. If you are a people-person, this class is for you. Honors Option Available NCAA Prerequisite: None

In this course students will learn the history of Criminal Justice and research and discuss current issues in the criminal justice system. They will utilize critical thinking skills through debates and field trips/interviews with persons who work in the criminal justice system. Topics will include the police, courts, and correctional systems. This course may be offered as a distance learning or hybrid course so that students from all three high schools can participate. Honors Option Pre-Requisite: Us History or American Studies