History


SOCIAL STUDIES

Graduation Requirements: Global Studies, U.S. History, and Gov’t & Economics


Graduation Requirement: Global Studies

4520 Global Studies 1 credit

The purpose of this class is to raise awareness of the world around us. Students will study the world we live in today. To understand our world, it is vital to understand the viewpoints of different cultures. In order to understand the viewpoints of these cultures one must understand a people’s history, present situation, and future goals. During this class we will look at modern issues facing regions of the world, and look back into history to find the root causes of conflict. Skills focused on during this class will be critical reading, research, and geographical skills.

Prerequisite: None


1021 Humanities 9 2 credits (Global Studies and English 9)

Freshman Humanities is an integrated class combining both English and social studies. The class is taught by two teachers and focuses on raising awareness of the world around us and the accompanying global literature. To understand our world, it is vital to understand the viewpoints of different cultures. In order to understand the viewpoints of these cultures one must understand a people’s history, present situation, and future goals. During this class we will look at modern issues facing regions of the world, and look back into history to find the root causes of conflict. Skills focused on during this class will be critical reading, research, and geographical skills.

Prerequisites: None


Graduation Requirement: U.S. History

4012 U.S. History  1 credit

This is a basic survey and introduction to United States history, covering the political, economic, geographic, and social development within the United States from colonial times through the civil rights movements of the 1960’s.  There is an expectation that work will be completed outside of class on a regular basis. 

Prerequisite: None


1022 Humanities 10   2 credits (U.S. History: 1 credit, English: 1 credit)

Sophomore Humanities is an integrated class combining both English and social studies. The class is taught by two teachers and focuses on U.S. history and the accompanying literature from colonization to modern day. In addition to the text, students will read a wide range of primary source documents and fiction that are thematically and chronologically relevant to the time periods. Major units of study in history will include Colonization, The Expanding Nation, The Civil War, Industrialization and Progressivism, Civil Rights, The American Presidency, Modern Commercialism, and major works of literature. 

Prerequisite: None


4012AP AP U.S. History  1½ credit

AP U.S. History covers the spectrum of American history from pre-Columbian days to the present. Using chronological and thematic approaches to the material, the course exposes students to extensive primary and secondary sources and to the interpretations of various historians.  Class participation through seminar reports, discussions, debates, and role-playing activities is required; special emphasis is placed on critical reading and essay writing to help students prepare for the AP examination.  The course is structured chronologically, divided into 11 units. Each unit includes one or more of the nine periods and/or key concepts outlined in the AP U.S. History curriculum framework.  Students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement United States History exam in May.  Taking the AP Exam is a required expectation of the course and expenses will be covered by LRHS.

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 10-12


Graduation Requirement: Gov’t & Economics

4023 Government & Economics  1 credit

This third-year required course focuses on two major areas in social studies: the American Government and the American Economy. The structure of the U.S. government and the forces that influence our government today, various aspects of the U.S. economy, and the role of the consumer in the economy are all subjects that will be covered.

Prerequisite: None


1023 Humanities 11  2 credits (Government and Economics: 1 credit, English: 1 credit)

Junior Humanities is an integrated class combining both English and social studies. The class is taught by two teachers. Students are exposed to all the expectations of the traditional junior year English and social studies curriculum in a blended-content format. Content covered includes the study of government, economics, and rhetoric. Class readings include nonfiction texts as well as literature that aligns with the junior year social studies content.

Prerequisite: None


4023AP AP United States Government and Politics 1½ credit

This university level course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the relationships among the actors and institutions within the United States government and prepare them with the content and writing skills necessary for success while taking the AP exam. A textbook and supplemental reading are utilized to help students master political concepts and relationships and develop critical thinking skills in the context of American government and politics. Students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement United States History exam in May.  Taking the AP Exam is a required expectation of the course and expenses will be covered by LRHS.

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 11-12


SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES


4023AP AP United States Government and Politics 1½ credit

This university level course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the relationships among the actors and institutions within the United States government and prepare them with the content and writing skills necessary for success while taking the AP exam. A textbook and supplemental reading are utilized to help students master political concepts and relationships and develop critical thinking skills in the context of American government and politics. Students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement United States History exam in May.  Taking the AP Exam is a required expectation of the course and expenses will be covered by LRHS.

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 11-12


4034 Contemporary World History ½ credit

This course will focus on the major events that occurred around the world from 1945-present. Students will focus on one decade at a time and will learn about the social, political, economic, and technological developments of that decade. Students will be provided with the opportunity to explore and research topics of interest for each decade in the time period. By the end of the course, students will be able to better understand the world around them based on recent cultural developments and history.

Prerequisite: None Suggested grave levels: 9-12


4530 Psychology ½ credit

This course is an introduction to psychology, the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. Students will learn about the history of psychology as an academic field, how contemporary psychologists try to understand human behavior, how biology affects what we do, and how human beings interact with each other. Students should be prepared to participate in class discussions and activities and to explore areas of personal interest.
Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 9-12


4540 Sociology ½ credit

This course is an introduction to sociology which is the study of human interactions, behaviors and their causes, and patterns of culture. The course will cover a variety of topics including, the development of cultural norms and behaviors, the sequence and ethics of social research, and the culture and rituals of food and gastronomy.

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 9-12


4541 Sociology with Research Methods ½ credit

This course is an introduction to sociology which is the study of human interactions, behaviors and their causes, and patterns of culture. The course will cover a variety of topics including, the development of cultural norms and behaviors, the sequence and ethics of social research, and the culture and rituals of food and gastronomy. Students will be expected to design and run a rigorous academic research experiment which mirrors college level research, with some accommodations.

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 11-12


4550 History through Film ½ credit

What is history? It is a body of facts that have been accepted by historians as valid and significant. History is seeing the past through the eyes of today. History is the selection, arrangement, and interpretation of facts for the purpose of telling “how it really was.”  Like written history, Hollywood feature films are an interpretation of society. Many argue that film evidence is invalid because filmmakers are not historians. Their primary goal is to entertain and make money, rather than presenting the truth about the past. Nonetheless, it is the historian’s task to separate fantasy from fact. The goal of this course is determining what is valid in films and historical dramas and what do these films say about the people who create them, the politics behind their creation, and how they reflect the values, ideas, and larger historical issues of the times that they portray. A wide range of primary source materials will be used for this purpose. 

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 9-12


4560 World Wars I & II ½  credit

The focus of the class will be details of those conflicts that are not covered in the core classes. This class will be primarily student-led, approximately half of the class time will be used for World War I and half for World War II, but depending on student interest, this will be flexible. Students will be allowed and encouraged to explore their own areas of interest within the purview of the class

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 10-12


4570 The Ancient World ½ credit

This course examines ancient societies in Europe, Africa, and Asia. In addition to investigating human-environmental interactions and the formation of political systems and social structures of these societies, students will be able to explore distinctive cultural traditions, including literature, art, philosophy, religion, and writing systems.
Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 9-12


1540 Yearbook 1½ credit

Are you interested in being a part of Lake Region’s history?!  Yearbook is a class for budding photographers, journalists, graphic artists, and entrepreneurs.  In this class, students will be designing the school’s yearbook while developing some fundamental skills in: writing, photography, elements of design, marketing, sales, and time management.  Students will be required to attend school events, sell advertisements, and meet deadlines. 

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels: 9-12


4600 Psychology Through Film ½ credit

Psychology through Film is an engaging look at how psychology impacts the world around us.  

Objectives: After successful completion of this course, the student should have:

Prerequisite: None Suggested grade levels:10-12