This course is the study of current social, economic, and political topics in the United States and around the world. This class will give students the opportunity to examine issues in the world around them on a national and global scale. Investigations will allow students to think more deeply about the significance of current events. This course requires frequent class discussions, seminars, and presentations in front of the class. Students should be prepared to follow the news on a nightly basis and complete a weekly current events journal. The course culminates in an individual in-depth presentation that requires research and work outside of the classroom.

Units of study include:

• The Foundations of Geography

• Regions of the World

  • North America

  • Central and South America

  • Europe

  • Nations of Asia

  • Nations of Africa

• Current Events Project