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This course requires students to study topics in depth through intensive reading, writing, and analysis of primary and secondary source material. Grade 9 begins with the Paleolithic Era and the development of the first civilizations, continues with an examination of classical societies, and traces the expansion of trade networks and their global impact. The course emphasizes the key themes of interactions over time, shifts in political power, and the role of belief systems. While the course emphasizes the importance of historical and spatial thinking, all of the social studies practices and standards are included in the study of global history and geography. As part of the course, students will further develop their research skills and participate in activities that promote critical thinking, document analysis, and use of substantive evidence in developing a thesis.

Grade 9 begins with the Paleolithic Era and the development of the first civilizations, continues with an examination of classical societies, and traces the expansion of trade networks and their global impact. The course requires students to read primary and secondary source material, create argument responses in writing and apply what they learn in different situations. The course emphasizes the key themes of interactions over time, shifts in political power, and the role of belief systems. While the course emphasizes the importance of historical and spatial thinking, all of the social studies practices and standards are included in the study of global history and geography.

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This course requires students to study topics in more depth through intensive reading and writing. Course content includes the Age of Revolutions through Modern Times, including a Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement (1900-1945, The Twentieth Century Since 1945 and Global Connections and Interactions. As part of the course, students will further develop their research skills and participate in activities that promote critical thinking, document analysis, and use of substantive evidence in developing a thesis

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Required for graduation, this course is a continuation of the study of Global History 9. Course content includes: The Renaissance, the Age of Revolutions (1750-1914), A Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement (1900-1945), The Twentieth Century Since 1945 and Global Connections and Interactions. Like Global History 9, this course prepares students to meet the learning standards in Social Studies (In addition to the World History Standard, Geography, Economics and Government are addressed) and offers instruction in writing skills to ready them for the more rigorous, on-demand testing requirements of the Global History Regents Examination.

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6 CHS CREDITS, SCCC (HIS 227); SCCC (HIS 229)

Prerequisite: High achievement in Global Studies 9 & 10 and a recommendation from social studies faculty.

This course is designed for a student who is interested and excited to learn American history. Students will be challenged to investigate and report on the major themes of American history, from the French and Indian War to modern history. Students will be developing their writing and technology skills through social studies themes. Students will be expected to research American historical periods both independently and collectively. Participants must take the US Regents in June.

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Prerequisite: Global History and Geography 9 and 10.

This course is a study of the history of the United States with emphasis upon its government and development as an industrial nation. The problems of modern American society are also studied. Like Global History 9 and 10, this course prepares students to meet the new learning standards in Social Studies and offers instruction in new writing skills to ready them for the more rigorous, on-demand testing requirements of the United States History Regents Examination.

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3 CHS CREDITS, SCCC (HIS 227)

Prerequisite: Average of 85 or better in the first three quarters of Global History or an average of 75 or better in the first three quarters of Global History Honors.

This course is a college-level course conducted in the high school setting designed to create lifelong learners through in-depth study of History of the Americas, students will engage in rigorous investigation of Sectionalism and the American Civil War 1850-1877; the Cold War and the Americas: 1945-1981; and The Civil Rights movement 1945-Present. Students will continue to advance their skills in writing, listening, and speaking through the successful completion of research papers, projects, debates, mock trials, and interviews. Practice in critical thinking, document analysis, and use of substantive evidence and historiography in developing a thesis will continue from foundations laid in Pre-IB coursework. A strong work ethic and active participation is required of all students in sharing their work through peer review, study circles and presentations. Fulfills the New York State Graduation Requirement.

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3 CHS CREDITS, SCCC (HIS 229)

Prerequisite: Average of 85 or better in the first three quarters of Global History or an average of 75 or better in the first three quarters of Global History Honors.

This course is a college-level course conducted in the high school setting. This is the second year of the two-year IB Higher Level History Course. Students taking History of the Americans HL 2 will participate in a comprehensive study of the challenges facing democratic states with a focus on the US Civil Rights Movement and the anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa. Students will continue to advance their critical thinking and writing skills through the synthesis and evaluation of historiography. As part of the course requirements, students will complete an internal assessment (individual research)and sit for the IB exam in May. This course fulfills the IB higher-level requirement for Individuals and Societies leading to an IB Diploma or Certificate.

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Prerequisite: High achievement in US History 11 and a faculty recommendation.

Participation in Government/Economics Honors is a comprehensive study of the American Governmental system. It includes an intensive analysis of the Presidency, federal bureaucracy, national security, foreign affairs, congressional power and the federal court system. In addition, students will study basic economic principles within the sphere of the American economic system.

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Prerequisite: Average of 85 or better in the first three quarters of US History or an average of 75 or better in the first three quarters of US History Honors.

IB Economics is a study of Macro- and Microeconomic theories at an introductory college level, with special emphasis placed on the international issues of trade and economic development. This is an excellent course for students interested in studying economics, finance, business, political science or history in college. Students must complete an internal assessment project that includes an economic analysis of four current research articles. The IB Economics exam is administered in May.

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Prerequisite: US History

This course is a one semester course required for graduation. It gives students the opportunity to study basic economic concepts and understandings and to analyze current economic issues.

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Prerequisite: US History

This semester course is required for graduation. It gives the students the opportunity to study the role that citizens playing a democratic society. There is study of the interaction of citizens and government and the processes by which public issues reach consensus.

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Open to grades 10-12

This one-semester course will introduce the major concepts and issues of the discipline of Psychology and is designed to enable students to learn more about the human mind, human behavior, and the field of psychology. Topics include: the basic concepts of psychology; the human brain and human behavior; learning and thinking; developmental psychology; personality; abnormal psychology; and social psychology

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Open to grades 10-12

This course offers an introduction to the basic concepts and perspectives of sociology, with special emphasis on the study of American society. Topics include: sociology as a science, social organization, culture, socialization, groups and associations, social stratification, collective behavior, and population.

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Open to grades 10-12

This semester long elective course is open to students who want to deepen their understanding of African American History from precolonial Africa through the present. This course will introduce students to key concepts in African American History form the early beginnings in Africa through the transatlantic slave trade, the Civil War, emancipation, Reconstruction, the civil rights era, and the Obama Presidency into the Black Lives Matter Movement. The course will highlight major social, political and economic movements, individuals, and ideas.

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Anthropology is the study of cultures around the world. The goal for this course is to deepen our understanding of different countries and their ways of life. We will focus heavily on cultures past and present from South America, Africa, and Asia. So if you love international media like anime, kpop, Nintendo, or Bollywood and international foods like ramen, roti, and fufu; join us in learning about where these wonderful things originate

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Prerequisite: 11TH & 12TH Grade

This is a half year Social Studies course for grades 11 and 12 that focuses on the history of Hip-Hop as a music genre, and popular culture, that began in the South Bronx and spread throughout the world. This course traces the creation and evolution of hip-hop from the early 1970s to the present. The class will explore the transition of rap music from a counter- culture, to a subculture, to mainstream culture. The class will also examine the many aspects of hip hop culture that developed over time. These include the art of djing, graffiti writing, break dancing, MCing, and influence on fashion. Students will use historical analysis to identify and critique trends found within hip-hop culture. The History of Hip-Hop is a discussion-based and student-oriented course.

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Prerequisite: US History

This course will be a sociological study on social media, television- with a heavy emphasis on the news, film and music shape our society. During this course students will examine media influences on a micro-level (personal identity formation and our social lives) as well as a macro-level (American culture and the –isms that follow). Students will research the effect mass media has on our government and our political beliefs. Students will invest in practicing media literacy on a daily basis. Topics could include: news production, journalism and ethics, advertising, gender and race roles in the media, digital literacy.