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

THIS COURSE OFFERED AT CENTURY ONLY This course is equivalent to demands made by full-year introductory college courses in U.S. history. Students learn to assess historical materials--their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance--and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students 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. The class details the development of the United States. NCAA Prerequisite: None

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

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 allows the student to understand community organizations through direct service learning. Successful completion of this course qualifies for the service learning transcript certification. Students will keep logs, prepare case studies, conduct special projects, participate in special training workshop sessions and in career exploration projects at the following agency placements: school classrooms; senior citizen programs; newcomer centers; pre-schools; special service programs; day care centers. This course meets for two class periods. Students are eligible for the service learning experience transcript certification. Students will be responsible for transportation to off-campus sites. If transportation is a concern, see the course instructor. 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

Students in World Affairs gain an understanding that the world is composed of interrelated systems (economic, political, religious, cultural, and ecological). They will explore how people's beliefs, actions, and worldviews are shaped by those perspectives and recognize how diversity of cultures and opinions are needed to foster a democratic society for the world. The Internet and current news sources will be utilized in this course. Units are shaped by events in current news and have included these topics: global poverty, nuclear proliferation, international economic issues, immigrant and refugee populations, terrorism, and United Nations peacekeeping missions. NCAA Prerequisite: None