Social Studies

Graduation Requirements: 3 Credits

- Must Include:
  - Civics, American Government, AP US Government & Politics, or PPSC POS 1011 American Government
  - Genocide and Holocaust studies found in: World History, US History, AP World History, & AP US History

American Government

Course Number: SO4000

Prerequisite: None Grades: 11-12 1 Semester, .5 Social Studies Credit
The purpose of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of American government and politics, particularly the major institutions and processes which includes a study of the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government as well as current civil rights and civil liberties. In addition, students will develop skills and abilities to analyze and evaluate issues and public policies in American politics. HEAR, NCAA
Meets graduation requirement by Colorado law

AP Human Geography

Course Number: SO232

Prerequisite: None Grades: 9-11 1 Year, 1 Social Studies Credit Weight: AP Exam is required to earn weighted creditFee: None - AP Exam fee paid for by Sand Creek Zone

AP Human Geography is a yearlong course that focuses on the geographic processes to systematically study and understand spatial patterns that are evident in the world. Units of study will include population, migration, culture, language, religion, political geography, economics, industry, agriculture, and urban geography. Emphasis is placed on the geographic models and the application to the world. All AP courses are one year long. Students are expected to complete the entire year. HEAR. NCAA. All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP Course are required to take the exam in May.

AP Psychology

Course Number: SO491

Prerequisites: None Grades 10-12 1 Year, 1 Social Studies CreditWeight: AP Exam is required to earn weighted creditFee: None - AP Exam fee paid for by Sand Creek Zone

AP Psychology is an introductory college-level psychology course. Students cultivate their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through inquiry-based investigations as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. NCAA, HEAR, All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP Course are required to take the exam in May.

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AP U.S. Government & Politics

Course Number: SO402

Prerequisites: None Grades 11-12 1 Year, 1 Social Studies Credit (Weighted +1.0)Weight: AP Exam is required to earn weighted creditFee: None - AP Exam fee paid for by Sand Creek Zone

This college-level seminar course introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. This course examines politically significant concepts and themes, through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning, assess the causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments. AP US Government and Politics prepares students for the AP Exam. NCAA, HEAR, All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP Course are required to take the exam in May.
Meets graduation requirement of Colorado law.

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AP U.S. History

Course Number: SO391

Prerequisites: None Grades: 11 1 Year, 1 Social Studies Credit (Weighted +1.0)Weight: AP Exam is required to earn weighted creditFee: None - AP Exam fee paid for by Sand Creek Zone
The AP U.S. History course focuses on the development of historical thinking skills (chronological reasoning, comparing and contextualizing, crafting historical arguments using historical evidence, and interpreting and synthesizing historical narrative) and the development of students’ abilities to think conceptually about U.S. history from approximately 1491 to the present. Seven themes of equal importance — American and National Identity; Migration and Settlement; Politics and Power; Work, Exchange, and Technology; America in the World; Geography and the Environment; and Culture and Society — provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation throughout the course. These require students to reason historically about continuity and change over time and make comparisons among various historical developments in different times and places. NCAA, HEAR All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP Course are required to take the exam in May.
Meets graduation requirement of Genocide and Holocaust Studies

AP World History

Course Number: SO493

Prerequisites: None Grades: 10-12 1 Year, 1 Social Studies Credit (Weighted +1.0)Fee: highly recommended but optional $97 exam fee to attain college credit
AP World History: Modern is an introductory college-level modern world history course. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation. NCAA, HEAR All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP Course are required to take the exam in May.
Meets graduation requirement of Genocide and Holocaust Studies

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Geography

Course Number: SO1060

Prerequisites: None Grades: 9 1 Semester, 0.5 Social Studies Credit
Geography focuses on selected regions of the world in terms of geography and culture, while incorporating elements of current events to understand the impact of today's world. NCAA

Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) / Economics

Course Number: SO3010

Prerequisite: None Grades 11-12 1 Semester, .5 Social Studies Credit
The course covers the PFL components, including budgeting, interest rates, loans, and personal checking/banking, as well as other aspects of economics. This course provides a more in depth look personal financial literacy. Students will practice the principles of Personal Financial Literacy through setting long term and short term financial goals, how to build credit and avoid unnecessary debt, and how to save and invest for their future. HEAR, NCAA

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Psychology

Course Number: SO3500

Prerequisite: None Grades 11-12 1 Semester, .5 Social Studies Credit or General Elective
Psychology is the study of the workings of the mind and human behavior. The purpose of this semester course is to introduce the students to select domains they can relate to. Students will explore the domains of biopsychology, developmental, stress and health, as well as mental disorders, treatment and therapy. HEAR, NCAA

Sociology

Course Number: SO3600

Prerequisite: None Grades 10-12, 9 by teacher approval 1 Semester, .5 Social Studies Credit or General Elective
Sociology is the study of social relationships and institutions. The purpose of this semester course is to introduce students to select domains they can relate to. Students will be introduced to the domains of theory, culture, and social inequalities such as race, age, gender, education, income and other relevant groups that fit into such topics. HEAR, NCAA.

Street Law to Mock Trail

Course Number: SO2150

Prerequisites: None Grades 9-12 1 Semester, .5 Social Studies Credit or General Elective
This course focuses on speech and debate, applicable law, and life skills. Students will be provided with the opportunity to step into the shoes of a trial attorney, judge, and/or witness trying a case in front of a jury of their peers. Topics covered include: Introduction to law and the legal system, criminal law and juvenile justice, torts, family law, and mock trial.

U.S. History

Course Number: SO301

Prerequisites: None Grades 11 1 Year, 1 Social Studies Credit
This course will cover the events and themes from the time period of Industrialization through the modern-day. Topics that will be covered include (but are not limited to) The Civil War, Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, WWI, The Great Depression, WWII, The Cold War, Vietnam, and September 11th. HEAR, NCAA
Meets graduation requirement of Genocide and Holocaust Studies

World History

Course Number: SO210

Prerequisites: None Grades: 10 1 Year, 1 Social Studies Credit This course is designed to continue to develop student abilities to investigate, communicate, and think critically. Students will use the context of Modern World History to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the past and apply that knowledge to understand and solve problems. Instruction will emphasize the historical inquiry process and concepts such as cause and effect, continuity and change, complexity, diversity and unity and the power of ideas. The reading and interpretation of primary and secondary sources, the use of Document Based Questions and the writing of historical arguments are intended to develop advanced skills in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. HEAR, NCAA
Meets graduation requirement of Genocide and Holocaust Studies

PPSC HIS 2145 U.S. History Since 1945

Course Number: PSHIS2145

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021

College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours

Examines the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments that have shaped modern America from 1945 to the present. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity.

See Dean of AAL, Nicole Sides at nsides@d49.org
Meets graduation requirement of Genocide and Holocaust Studies

PPSC HUM 1015 World Mythology

Course Number: PSHUM1015

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021
College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture)Introduces an interdisciplinary approach to world mythology. This course illustrates and connects common themes in mythology to world religion, philosophy, art, literature, music, and contemporary culture using various interpretive methods.
See Dean of AAL, Nicole Sides at nsides@d49.org
Note: Course will fulfill either English or Social Studies Credit.

PPSC PHI 1012 Ethics

Course Number: PSPHI1012

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021
College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours Examines human life, experience, and thought to discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. This course examines ethical theories designed to both justify moral judgments, as well as apply these ethical theories to a selection of personal and social issues in the world today.
See Dean of AAL, Nicole Sides at nsides@d49.org

PPSC PSY 1001 General Psychology

Course Number: PSPSY1001

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021
College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory.
See Dean of AAL, Nicole Sides at nsides@d49.org

PPSC POS 1011 American Government

Course Number: PSPOS1011

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021
College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours Includes the background of the U.S. Constitution; the philosophy of American government; general principles of the Constitution; federalism; and civil liberties. Examines public opinion and citizen participation; political parties, interest groups, and the electoral process; and the structure and functions of the national government.
Meets graduation requirement of American Government / Civics
See Dean of AAL, Nicole Sides at nsides@d49.org

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