COURSE DESCRIPTION

CP PSYCHOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION

This college preparatory course focuses on the thinking and behavior of humans from a scientific perspective, making connections to spiritual and philosophical approaches to understanding the human experience. Class discussions, research papers, article analysis, designing and conducting experiments and simulations, are just a few ways in which you as the student will be engaged. Topics include, but are not limited to: Gender and Sex, Intelligence and Creativity, Motivation, Behavior Modification and Emotion, The Brain and Perception, Consciousness, Brain Disorders/Diseases/Illnesses, and Human Development.

AP PSYCHOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION

AP PSYCHOLOGY SS0135 YEAR The course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major sub fields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. This course is recommended for grades 11 and 12. AP: STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE THE AP EXAM IN MAY. REFER TO THE GENERAL INFORMATION PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION.

US HISTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will primarily focus on the social, political, historical, and constitutional issues of the United States from the late 19^th century (Age of Imperialism) through present-day. Students will examine the assumptions, theories, and concepts that have shaped, influenced and challenged American policies domestically and internationally. Students will critique, defend, justify and analyze major historical events with primary/secondary sources. This two-semester course satisfies the New Hampshire History state requirement.

US GOVERNMENT COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course fulfills a 2 credit NH State graduation requirement for civics-government. This course will apply active learning opportunities that will enrich the knowledge, skills, concepts and themes that are essential to the understanding of our government. The class will examine six major units: Foundations of Constitutional Government, Political Beliefs and Behaviors, The Role of Technology and Mass Media, Institutions of National Government, Civil Rights and Liberties, and The Role of The US in the International Community. This class is designed to enhance your skills and desire to be an active contributing participant in our democratic government system.