SOCIAL STUDIES
World History Grade 9 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: None
This is an introductory survey course highlighting human history from the First Global Age (1350) to modern-day society in an effort to help students understand the past's impact on the present. Furthermore, students will consider and analyze turning points, cause and effect, and relationships between past and present historical events. The thematic nature of this course helps create these connections. Using a variety of sources, students will explore the ways in which people, goods, and ideas have spread across the globe and discuss the consequences of this expansion. These interactions have led to both the greatest achievements and tragedies of mankind. With a focus on major conflicts that have helped define the geographical boundaries from the 15th through 21st century, students will examine the global relations that dictated these boundaries. These topics will be dissected through class discussions, guided discovery activities, writing activities, media sources, and class projects. Students also will engage in a multitude of reading and writing assignments, which will serve as a pillar within the curriculum framework. In addition, students will actively participate in the examination of primary and secondary sources, videos, podcasts, and historical organizations and their curated materials enhancing student global literacy.
Honors World History Grade 9 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: 93+ in previous relative coursework; Advanced Proficiency on standardized test scores; summer assignment
This is an advanced introductory course highlighting human history from the First Global Age (1350) to modern day society. Students will understand and apply historical thinking to concepts of change, continuity, and leadership over time and across the globe. Students will consider and analyze turning points, cause and effect, and relationships between historical events past to present. Students also will engage in a multitude of advanced reading and writing assignments, which will serve as a pillar within the curriculum framework working individually and with groups. This course will explore global interactions, forms of government, and major conflicts that have shaped the world from the 15th to the 21st centuries. In addition, students will participate in inquiry-based learning opportunities and use debate to examine and discuss a wide range of primary and secondary sources. Exposure to resources such as videos, podcasts, and historical organizations via curated materials will enhance student higher order critical thinking, reading and writing skills.
Advanced Placement World History Grade 9 (World History Requirement) Credits: 5
Grade 12 Elective
Prerequisite: B in Honors or AP United States History II, successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically
This course explores the major historical events and trends from 1200 CE to the present. It delves into topics like global trade networks, the Enlightenment, revolutions, industrialization, the Cold War, and globalization. By analyzing primary and secondary sources, students will develop a deep understanding of different cultures, societies, and governments. This course covers nine units of study where students will examine the interactions between humans and the environment, cultural developments, governance, economic systems, social structures, and technological innovations. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of global history and be well-prepared to take the AP World History: Modern exam in May.
United States History I Grade 10 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: None
United States History I provides a thematic view tracing the development of the United States focusing on Shaping a Nation, Expansion and Immigration, Securing Freedoms and Rights, and Domestic Conflicts and Changes. Each unit applies skills needed to become civically minded, digitally literate and globally aware. Students will be able to apply historical concepts of change and continuity over time, turning points in historical moments, cause and effect and relationships between the past and present which affect the future. Students will be able to explain how the historical development of the United States continues to take place in a global context and understand and define the individual responsibilities and duties associated with United States citizenship. In addition, students will actively participate and make valuable contributions to inquiry-based learning, including the examination of primary and secondary sources and digital media.
Honors United States History I Grade 10 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: B in Honors or CP World History; successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically
The honors level United States History I course encourages students to participate in an in-depth study of American history and the evolution of the U.S. Constitution through the Civil War. This class covers the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of America’s history, and examines events from colonization to approximately 1900. Students will be able to explain how the historical development of the United States continues to take place in a global context and understand and define the individual responsibilities and duties associated with United States citizenship. In addition, students will actively participate and make valuable contributions to inquiry-based learning opportunities, including the examination of primary and secondary sources, digital media and global literacies through the exploration of resources such as videos, podcasts, and historical organizations and their curated materials. Throughout this course, an emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, reading and writing skills as well as digital, media and global literacies.
College Board Prep US History I Grade 10 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: B or higher in Honors World History, successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically
*US History I (College Board Prep) is part one of a two-part course. Only students who successfully complete College Board Prep US History I with a B and a teacher recommendation are eligible for AP US History II. Waivers are not eligible for this course.
This course is the first of a two-part course. Students taking APUSH I will trace the development of our country from pre-colonization through the end of the Reconstruction Era. Upon completion, the students will be able to demonstrate a mastery of a broad body of historical knowledge and skills using historical evidence to defend and support basic arguments and positions, differentiate between various schools of historical thought and interpretation, and interpret and draw conclusions from various pieces of historical data including primary and secondary sources. They will be able to demonstrate an effective use of analytical skills of evaluation, cause/effect relationships, and compare/contrast. Working effectively in groups to produce analyses, essays, answer Document Based Questions or presentations, students will also be able to solve problems, think conceptually about the past and prepare for the AP US History Exam. *This course fulfills the United States History I requirement.
United States History II Grade 11 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: US History I
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the United States’ through a thematic lens focusing on innovation and economics, global conflict, genocide, and American arts and culture. Students will partake in project-based learning providing an opportunity for a deeper understanding of what enabled the United States to rise from a nation struggling to remain united as one, to the beginnings of Civil Rights movements, to a world superpower. In addition, students will actively participate and make valuable contributions to project-based and flipped class learning opportunities, including the examination of primary and secondary sources and digital, media and global literacies through the exploration of resources such as videos, podcasts, and historical organizations and their curated materials.
Honors United States History II Grade 11 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: B in Honors or CP US History I; successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically
This course will examine modern American history, roughly 1900 to the present, through the following themes: American democracy, civil rights and liberties, economic development, conflict and cooperation, geography and environment, the influence of technology, individual and family life, humanities and religion, cultural diversity and the role of the US in world affairs. Throughout this course, emphasis will be placed on both critical thinking and writing skills as well as digital and global literacies.
Advanced Placement United States History II Grade 11 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: B in College Board Prep US History I; successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically
*AP US History II is part two of a two-part course. Only students who successfully complete College Board Prep US History I with 86+ and a teacher recommendation are eligible for AP US History II. Waivers are not eligible for this course.
APUSH II students will study American History from the Industrial Age to present at the Advanced Placement level continuing with the same procedures and activities from AP US History I. Dividing AP US History into two courses allows teachers and students more time to develop the themes and concepts. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end-of-course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Rowan College at Burlington County. The goal is to receive a score of 3 or better which may yield 6 college credits.*This course fulfills the United States History II requirement.
Advanced Placement United States Government & Politics Grade 12 Credits: 5
Prerequisite: B in Honors or AP United States History II, successful completion of summer assignment(s), teacher recommendation, and the ability to read, write, and think critically
AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behavior. They also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they complete a political science research or applied civics project. Students are not required, but strongly encouraged, to take the end-of-course exam in May. Students enrolled in this course have the option to also be enrolled in a dual enrollment program available through Rowan College at Burlington County.