History
World History 23-24.movWorld History Reg/Honors
World History 43032X0C9
Level: 9 1 credit
Prerequisite: none
This course will address six (6) periods in the study of World History, with a key focus of the study from the mid 15th century to present. Students will study major turning points that shaped the modern world as they examine the historical roots of significant events, ideas, movements, and phenomena from the past. Students taking this course will broaden their historical perspectives as they explore ways societies have dealt with continuity and change, exemplified by concepts such as civilizations, revolution, government, economics, war, stability, movement, technology, etc.
HONORS World History 43035X0C9
Level: 9 1 credit
Prerequisite: teacher approval
This course will address six (6) periods in the study of World History, with a key focus of the study from the mid 15th century to present and. Students will study major turning points that shaped the modern world as they examine the historical roots of significant events, ideas, movements, and phenomena from the past. HONORS World History provides students the opportunity for advanced work. Students taking this course will broaden their historical perspectives as they explore ways societies have dealt with continuity and change, exemplified by concepts such as civilizations, revolution, government, economics, war, stability, movement, technology, etc. The course should be challenging and require students to take greater responsibility for their learning by participating in problem-seeking, problem-solving, rigorous activities and assignments.
Civic Literacy
The Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy 43182X0C
Level: 10 1 credit
Prerequisite: none
This course will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world. Students will need a practical understanding of these systems of civics and economics that affect their lives as consumers and citizens. Furthermore, this course serves as a foundation for American History. As informed decision-makers students will apply acquired knowledge to real life experience. When studying the legal and political systems, students will become aware of their rights and responsibilities and put this information into practice. The economic, legal, and political systems are balanced for presentation and, like other social studies subjects; this course lends itself to interdisciplinary teaching. The goals and objectives are drawn from disciplines of political science, history, economics, geography, and jurisprudence.
HONORS: The Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy 43185X0C
Level: 10 1 credit
Prerequisite: HONORS World History and/or teacher approval
This course will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world. Students will need a practical understanding of these systems of civics and economics that affect their lives as consumers and citizens. Furthermore, this course serves as a foundation for American History. As informed decision-makers students will apply acquired knowledge to real life experience. When studying the legal and political systems, students will become aware of their rights and responsibilities and put this information into practice. The economic, legal, and political systems are balanced for presentation and, like other social studies subjects; this course lends itself to interdisciplinary teaching. The goals and objectives are drawn from disciplines of political science, history, economics, geography, and jurisprudence. HONORS Civics Literacy provides students the opportunity for advanced work. This course also lays the foundation for future HONORS and/or AP level social studies courses here at Burns High School.
American History Reg/Honors
American History 43112X0C
Level: 10, 11 1 credits
Prerequisite: Civic Literacy
Students will examine the political, social, economic, and cultural issues, and analyze the impact these issues have had on American society over time. Students will examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States. The desired outcome of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and present events, recognize patterns of interactions, and understand the impact of events on the U. S. in an interconnected world.
HONORS American History 43115X0C
Level: 10, 11 1 credits
Prerequisite: Civic Literacy or Honors Civic Literacy
Students will examine the political, social, economic, and cultural issues, and analyze the impact these issues have had on American society over time. Students will examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States. The desired outcome of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and present events, recognize patterns of interactions, and understand the impact of events on the U. S. in an interconnected world. HONORS American History provides students the opportunity for advanced work. This course also lays the foundation for future HONORS and/or AP level social studies courses here at Burns High School.
Economics and Personal Finance
Economics and Personal Finance 43192XOC
Level: 12 1 credit
Prerequisite: American History
This course supports the development of students to understand economic decisions, use money wisely, understand education and career choices, and understand how to be financially responsible citizens. Students will be provided with the agency, tools, and knowledge necessary to live in and contribute to a financially sound society. The Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) course is intended to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism, and financial planning. Mastery of the material will make the learner more able to make responsible financial decisions
Advanced American Studies.movAP US History
Advanced American Studies Combination Class
AP US History 4A077X0BAS
AP Language & Composition 1A007X0BAS
Level: 11 (yearlong) 2 credits
Prerequisite: HONORS Civics & Economics and HONORS English II, teacher approval
Advanced American Studies is a two-credit yearlong course that combines Advanced Placement English III and Advanced Placement United States History. The English course focuses on developing sophistication and maturity in writing and critically reading and analyzing both fiction and nonfiction texts from American literature. The history course provides an in-depth analysis of the development of American history from the pre-Colonial period through the present. Because AP English III focuses on American literature, it is an obvious complement to the AP U.S. History course. Students will receive high school graduation credit for English III and U.S. History upon successful completion of the courses at the end of the spring semester. College credit for each course may be awarded by the College Board upon the successful completion of each corresponding AP Exam.
When registering for this combination class, students should list the English course for their English selection and the history course for their history selection. Summer assignments will be required.
IEP Document Approved Courses
American History I (Government/US History) 9247BX0C
Level: 9 1 credit
Prerequisite: IEP documentation, EC department approval
Government/US History is designed to provide the student with a basic background in United States history, knowledge of government and political design, citizenship issues, personal economics, and the local geography they need to become responsible citizens and consumers. It covers the historical background of the development of the United States, including colonization and the Constitution, the structure of government, and the major rights, responsibilities and protections inherent with citizenship. This course also covers the roles and jurisdictions of state and local government, issues of personal economics, and basic geography.
American History II (Self-Advocacy/Problem Solving) 9248BX0C
Level: 11 1 credit
Prerequisite: American History I, IEP documentation, EC department approval
This course is designed to teach students skills related to self-determination essential for achieving successful adult outcomes.