Social Studies

United States History (1875-present)                                         1 credit

This course will follow the Ohio Department of Education model curriculum for American History as adopted in its most recent revision.  There are 33 content statements; topics include the following:  Historical Thinking and Skills, Founding Documents, Industrialization and Progressivism, Foreign Affairs from Imperialism to Post-WWI, Prosperity, Depression and the New Deal, from Isolation to World War, The Cold War, Social Transformations in the United States, and the United States and the post-Cold War World. Additionally, students will explore American Geography and Current Events.

**Grade 9

American Government                                                              1 credit

This course will follow the Ohio Department of Education model curriculum for American Government as adopted in its most recent revision, including an End of Course Exam (EOC).  The course primarily focuses on the U.S. Constitution, including all amendments to it, as well as the structure & functions of the Federal government.  The Ohio state government and Ohio Constitution will also be explored. Students will learn how to become informed, active citizens through the in-depth study of constitutional principles, the electoral process, political ideologies, and the government’s role in the economy.

**Grade 10

World Studies (1750-Present)                                                         1 credit

The focus of this course will be on major world events of the 20th Century. Topics of study will include World War I, Revolutions in Russia, India and China, The Great Depression, World War II, Cold War Era, Nationalist Movements in Africa and Southeast Asia,The End of the Cold War and Globalization. 

**Grade 11/12

AP US History                                                                                    1 credit

AP U.S. History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.

College Credits Available:  Students can receive between 3 to 5 credit hours of  equivalent coursework based on their score on the AP Exam in the Spring.  Each receiving university sets their own scoring threshold for credit.  

**Grade 10, 11 or 12 (with a strong interest in history and a very good writing background)

American Film Institute Studies                                                         1/2 credit

This course will examine a selection of movies that are a part of the National Film Registry, having been selected because they are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. Students will watch, discuss, evaluate, and reflect upon the selected films.

**Grade 11-12

Current Events    1/2 credit

This semester course will examine current, relevant news stories from a variety of sources. Students will watch, read, and reflect upon significant political, social, economic, and environmental happenings in the world during their semester. 

**Grade 11-12

 Financial Literacy               1/2 credit

Students will develop personal financial plans for individual personal well-being.  Throughout the course, students will develop financial literacy skills to provide a basis for responsible citizenship and career success.  Additional topics will include analyzing services from financial institutions, consumer protection, credit and debt, investing and risk management. 

*** Grade 10

U.S. Pop Culture 1/2 credit

This course will study the influence of Pop Culture on American society.  As a Social Studies course, we will also study how the historical developments of a time period can influence cultural change.  Areas of focus will include mass media, music, sports, literature, radio, TV, film, fashion, and advertising.  Students will have the opportunity to examine the culture surrounding American History in a fun, hands-on, and creative way

*** Grades 10-12

**Tuslaw High School offers these courses as advanced courses and enrollment in these courses meets the guidelines for gifted services.  If a gifted students chooses not to enroll in these courses enrichment is available through field trips, clubs, Independent Study and Credit Flexibility courses.