Ms. C. Wolf

Global History & Geography 9

GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 9

This first year course of a two-year sequence in Global History is designed to provide students with an understanding that the world is interdependent and that events occurring in one place often have their causes or effects in another. Through a comprehensive chronological study of major historical eras from ancient civilization into the eighteenth century, students will "analyze critical turning points" in Western and non-Western history. This course is designed for students needing to improve their skills in reading and writing in the content area of Social Studies. Appropriate books and materials are used and smaller classes allow greater individualization of instruction. A final exam will be given at the end of this course.

UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT 11

UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

This course is organized chronologically with emphasis on the development, structure and function of the U.S. government, the Constitution, significant constitutional issues, and the U.S. as a developing and fully developed industrial nation and world power. This course is designed for students needing to improve their skills in reading and writing in the content area of Social Studies. Appropriate books and materials are used and smaller classes allow greater individualization of instruction. A Regents exam is given at the end of this course.

United States History Through Film and Rock & Roll

Have you ever viewed a film and wondered about its historical accuracy? Are the people, places, and events historically correct? Or, have filmmakers distorted our view of the circumstances? This course will offer students an alternative method of exploring history - through film. We will evaluate the way film has depicted history and analyze the accuracies and inaccuracies portrayed in each film shown.

PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

The purpose of this course is to help students learn how to participate in the economy and influence the society in which they live. This course is designed for students needing to improve their skills in reading, writing and computer literacy in the content area of Social Studies. Appropriate books and materials are used and smaller classes allow greater individualization of instruction. This course fulfills the Economics and Participation-in Government requirements.