Social Studies

Welcome to RM's longest running club, established 1987 we're made up of all volunteers from RM. Students learn about archeological techniques as they contribute to processing artifacts from a local site.  

Sponsor: Todd_E_Stillman@mcpsmd.org / rphines@aol.com / arch.rm@gmail.com 

Further your understanding of the functions of government and the role politics and economics play in it. Discuss how you relate to the country and world at large!

1. Debate and discuss functions of government with peers

2. Find resources to further your understanding of all three topics

3. Develop your own stance on the topics discussed 

Sponsor: William_Vicari@mcpsmd.org 

Herstory meetings we will discuss influential women in history and their methods of being effective and their accomplishments. This club will inspire others to rise and fight for what they want to see in the future. We will also create fundraiser and donate to women's shelters to help our own community. 

1. Learn about influential women in history

2. Fundraisers and drives 

Sponsor: renee_l_harmon@mcpsmd.org

The Model Congress Club attends conferences where students participate in a congressional simulation. Students are able to debate over topics they are passionate about and work together to pass meaningful legislation. 

Get to travel to different places for conferences (NYC!), won outstanding delegation at Columbia Model Congress, on 5 different occasions we have had students double gavel (win best delegate in both small committee and full) 

Sponsor: Amanda_M_Trivers@mcpsmd.org 

Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. 

1. Public speaking

2. Public relations

3. Travel (for conferences) 

Sponsor: Amanda_M_Trivers@mcpsmd.org 

In the National History Club we learn about different events in history from club members in interesting and informative ways that teach the members about events that they may not have known before. The topics can range from a highly famous event in history but also people and other subjects. The events can come from anywhere in the world. We provide SSL opportunities and scholarships that are provided to us by the National History Club Organization. Our club is also a friendly environment for students of all grade levels where they can connect with fellow members over shared interests. We foster a creative learning environment where students can learn about a range of topics in different mediums, such as presentations or games. 

1. We create a friendly and comfortable environment where students can practice public speaking, presentation, and lecturing skills through the context of history.

2. We are a chapter of the National History Club Organization, so we have access to scholarships, SSL opportunities and competitions that members and students can participate in.

3. We host fun team based trivia games! 

Sponsor: Kerri_O_Fry@mcpsmd.org 

Philosophy club is a club that meets to discuss a different philosophical text. If you’re new to philosophy and want to learn more, or if you already know a lot about philosophy and want to explore ideas, philosophy club is perfect for you.

1. frequently we read different philosophical texts

2. discussions are open; rather than having a set order of speaking, we allow anyone to give input whenever they want

3. texts discussed cover many areas such as ethics, epistemology, and aesthetics

Sponsor: Robert_S_Thomas@mcpsmd.org 

We are planning to offer help to prepare for psych tests and help students study. We also want to teach students about experiments that have been done in the past, conduct some experiments, and study certain psychologists. We also try to invite guest speakers to our school. We plan to do mental health check in every meeting. Our main goal is to help students learn more about psychology. 

Common activities will be helping students study. Our goal will be to help students learn more about psychology.

Sponsor: sharon_vires@mcpsmd.org / psychologyclubrmhs@gmail.com 

The Student Law and Policy Club is for any student who is interested in issues relating to government and what it does, anywhere from antitrust regulation to legal access, jury nullification to climate legislation, and everything in between. We also dissect current problems and think of potential policy solutions. The Law and Policy club meets every two weeks, meeting with professionals in the field and emphasizing discussion, outreach, and analysis.

The Student Law and Policy Club:

1. Discussing events pertaining to the legal system or the impact of legislation i.e breaking down real-life legal cases or debating the impacts of a certain bill

2. Inviting guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields to talk about their work.

3. Community outreach to inform students about their rights and legal procedures, what happens in the government, and how policies impact people here in Montgomery County.

Sponsor: Jonathan_E_Taylor@mcpsmd.org