Social Studies

United States History

SS13 (State Course Number: 1542)

This course is a two-semester course that builds upon concepts developed in previous studies of U.S. History and emphasizes national development from the late nineteenth century into the twenty-first century.  The course details military campaigns in both the Pacific and European theatres of the war.  Students will explore primary sources from a variety of perspectives on the war.  Students will also use documentary and movie sources to gain a deeper understanding of what the experiences of the war was like for those who lived it.  Social and economic impact on the military and civilian fronts will be studied.  Lasting impact of the war on the second half of the 20th century will end part II of the course.

Prerequisite: None

Current Problems, Issues, and Events

SS19 (State Course Number: 1512)

 Students develop competence in (1) recognizing cause and effect relationships, (2) recognizing fallacies in reasoning and propaganda devices, (3) synthesizing knowledge into useful patterns, (4) stating and testing hypotheses, and (5) generalizing based on evidence.

Prerequisite: None

Sociology

SS20 (State Course Number: 1534)

Sociology allows students to study human social behavior from a group perspective. The sociological perspective is a method of studying recurring patterns in people’s attitudes and actions and how these patterns vary across time, cultures, and in social settings and groups. 

Prerequisite: None

Psychology

SS21 (State Course Number: 1532)

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The course is divided into eight content areas. History & Scientific Method explores the history of psychology, the research methods used, and the ethical considerations that must be utilized. 

Prerequisite: None

Economics

SS26 (State Course Number: 1514)

The course analyzes economic reasoning and behaviors of consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, voters, institutions, governments, and societies in making decisions. 

Prerequisite: None

United States Government

SS30 (State Course Number: 1540)

United States Government provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of constitutional representative democracy in the United States. Responsible and effective participation of citizens is stressed. Students understand the nature of citizenship, politics, and governments and understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how these are part of local, state, and national government. Students examine how the United States Constitution protects rights and provides the structure and functions of various levels of government. Analysis of how the United States interacts with other nations and the government’s role in world affairs is included in this course. Using primary and secondary resources, students will articulate, evaluate, and defend positions on political issues. 

Prerequisite: None

United States gOVERNMENT HoNORS cc

SS31 (STATE COURSE NUMBER 1540) 

United States Government provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of constitutional representative democracy in the United States. Responsible and effective participation of citizens is stressed. Students understand the nature of citizenship, politics, and governments and understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how these are part of local, state, and national government. Students examine how the United States Constitution protects rights and provides the structure and functions of various levels of government. Analysis of how the United States interacts with other nations and the government’s role in world affairs is included in this course. Using primary and secondary resources, students will articulate, evaluate, and defend positions on political issues. 

(DUAL CREDIT CAN BE EARNED THROUGH IVY TECH POLS 101) 

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Prerequisite: None

Topics in History - Conspiracy I

SS33 (State Course Number: 1538)

This course is a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of constitutional representative Topics In History provides students the opportunity to study specific historical eras, events, or concepts.

Teacher remarks: "The belief in conspiracies in America can be traced all the way back to the colonies. These conspiracies have led to the labeling of several groups as enemies of the American way of life. The purpose of this course is to explore an array of these topics by taking a detailed look into the evidence and arguments of this particular way of thinking. Students will finish this course knowing the difference between an actual conspiracy and a conspiracy theory, why Americans historically believe in conspiracy theories, and critical analyzation skills."

Prerequisite: None

Topics in History - Conspiracy II

SS34 (State Course Number: 1538)

Topics In History provides students the opportunity to study specific historical eras, events, or concepts. Development of historical research skills using primary and secondary sources is emphasized. 

Teacher remarks: The belief in conspiracies in America can be traced all the way back to the colonies.  These conspiracies have led to the labeling of several groups as enemies of the American way of life.  The purpose of this course is to explore an array of these topics by taking a detailed look into the evidence and arguments of this particular way of thinking.  Students will finish this course knowing the difference between an actual conspiracy and a conspiracy theory, why Americans historically believe in conspiracy theories, and critical analyzation skills.

Prerequisite: None

Topics in History World war II 

(Part I)

SS36 (State Course Number: 1538)

Topics In History provides students the opportunity to study specific historical eras, events, or concepts. Development of historical research skills using primary and secondary sources is emphasized. 

Teacher remarks: This course provides an in-depth look at the defining event of the 20th century.  The course analyzes the causes of the war as a failure of the peace process from World War I and global economic conditions.  The course details military campaigns in both the Pacific and European theatres of the war.  Students will explore primary sources from a variety of perspectives on the war.  Students will also use documentary and movie sources to gain a deeper understanding of what the experiences of the war was like for those who lived it.  Social and economic impact on the military and civilian fronts will be studied.  Lasting impact of the war on the second half of the 20th century will end part II of the course.

Prerequisite: None

Topics in History World war II 

(Part II)

SS37 (State Course Number: 1538)

Topics In History provides students the opportunity to study specific historical eras, events, or concepts. Development of historical research skills using primary and secondary sources is emphasized. 

Teacher remarks: This course provides an in-depth look at the defining event of the 20th century.  The course analyzes the causes of the war as a failure of the peace process from World War I and global economic conditions.  The course details military campaigns in both the Pacific and European theatres of the war.  Students will explore primary sources from a variety of perspectives on the war.  Students will also use documentary and movie sources to gain a deeper understanding of what the experiences of the war was like for those who lived it.  Social and economic impact on the military and civilian fronts will be studied.  Lasting impact of the war on the second half of the 20th century will end part II of the course.

Prerequisite: Topics in History - World War II (Part I)

Topics in Social Sci. Western Political thought

SS40 (State Course Number: 1550)

Topics in Social Science provides students with an opportunity for in-depth study of a specific topic, theme, or concept in one of the social science disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology. 

Teacher remarks: "This course is designed to look at political questions in order to comprehend why citizens in the west act the way we do and why we take part in politics.  Questions that are at the root of the course are: what makes a good leader,  what is the nature of good and evil,  who decides who is good or bad, what are humans like in the state of nature, what form of government is best for our society going forward. By thoroughly examining these questions through the political philosophy of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, and Marx we can discover why we believe in western political thought."

Prerequisite: None

Psychology AP

SS22 (State Course Number: 1558)

Topics in Social Science provides students with an opportunity for in-depth study of a specific topic, theme, or concept in one of the social science disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology. 

Teacher remarks:  "This course is designed to look at political questions in order to comprehend why citizens in the west act the way we do and why we take part in politics.  Questions that are at the root of the course are: what makes a good leader,  what is the nature of good and evil,  who decides who is good or bad, what are humans like in the state of nature, what form of government is best for our society going forward. By thoroughly examining these questions through the political philosophy of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, and Marx we can discover why we believe in western political thought."

Prerequisite: Psychology