Social Studies: Filer High School
Email: aaron.rife@filer.k12.id.us
Phone: (208) 326-5944 ext. 4213
Fax: (208) 326-3419
Social Studies Standards
Idaho Social Studies Standards
History 11
Government
Honors Government
I have worked for Filer High School for three years and have loved working with the great students and staff. I graduated from Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA where I studied History and Secondary Education. I was also lucky enough to play football, serve as president of Student Government, and met my wife (who also teaches in Filer) at Briar Cliff.
At FHS I teach US History, World History. and Economics, I am also the Student Council advisor and an assistant football coach.
Education:
Briar Cliff University
B.A. Secondary Education
B.A. History
Upcoming Tests/Due Dates
The first half of our US Survey. 10th grade history covers the "discovery" of the Americas by European Powers to the dawn of the 20th Century. Students will learn about influential people and events from the first century of the United States.
The second half of our US Survey. 11th grade history covers the dawning of the 20th Century to the modern day. Students will learn about key events and topics that have shaped the country over the last 100 years. The first semester of history 11 goes from the early 1900s through the Great Depression. Second semester starts off with World War II and goes through the modern day.
This one semester course is a quick dip into the world of economics. This course will guide students from the simplest of questions like, "What is Economics?" to modern pressing issues like international trade and taxes. The students will also be instructed in personal finance. Learning how to formulate a personal budget, how credit works, and other useful life skills.