Social Studies

1.00 unit

40 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 9

Reading Level: Average

Prerequisite: Social Studies 8

Final Exam: local exam

Global History 1R replaces the previous Global 1 course. Global History 1 uses a chronological approach and focuses on significant themes within both non-Western and Western historical eras. Students will study the rise of Ancient Civilizations, the medieval period, and early modern history. Emphasis will be placed on Global religions, the impact of geography on historical development, and the interaction of cultures during each era. Students will complete unit studies that stress important skills acquisition, document interpretations and analysis, historical problem-solving, critical reading, map, chart, and graph reading, and essay composition.

1.00 unit

40 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 9

Reading Level: High

Prerequisite: Social Studies 8, teacher recommendation

Final Exam: local exam

Global History 1R Honors covers the material required in the Global History 1 Regents course with the addition of extra

advanced reading requirements and a greater emphasis on historical document evaluation and analysis. This course requires a willingness and ability to read challenging textual and document information and has summer reading requirements.

1.00 unit

40 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 10

Reading Level: Grade level

Prerequisite: Global History 1 or H

Final Exam: Regents exam

Global History 2R replaces the previous Global Studies 2 course. Global History 2 uses a chronological approach and focuses on significant political, social, economic, and cultural themes within both Western and non-Western history. Students will study primarily modern history with an emphasis on historical developments from the Renaissance to the post-Cold War era. Critical thinking, problem-solving, document-based analyses and historical interpretation skills will be expanded, in preparation for the Regents Exam in June.

WORLD HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

1.00 unit

40 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 10

Reading Level: Average to high

Prerequisite: Global History 1 or H, teacher recommendation

Final Exam: Regents exam

AP World History covers the materials required in the New York State Global History 2 Regents course, as well as the Advanced Placement World History curriculum offered by the College Board. This course is offered to students who are committed to a more rigorous and detailed historical study. There is a summer reading program that is a graded portion of the course. Students can earn up to 3 college credits for taking this course, depending on the decision of the college they attend.

1.00 unit

40 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 11

Reading Level: Average

Prerequisite: Global History 2 or World History AP

Final Exam: Regents exam

This course combines a study of the U.S. Constitution from its inception to the present day with a survey course in American History primarily from 1850 to today. Students are asked to find and identify patterns that help explain major historical persons and events, as well as social and political trends. Emphasis is placed on the development of good writing skills. All students take the New York State Regents examination in U.S. History and Government.

1.00 unit

40 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 11

Reading Level: High

Prerequisite: Global History 2 or World History AP, teacher recommendation

Final Exam: Regents/AP exam

This course covers the material required for the U.S. History and Government Regents course with the addition of extra reading assignments, seminars, and greater use of original source materials. The course requires some summer reading and writing and a willingness and ability to read challenging textual and document information. Students can earn up to 3 college credits for taking this course, depending on the decision of the college they attend.

0.50 units

20 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: Average

Prerequisite: U.S. History and Government

Final Exam: Per teacher

At completion, students will have an understanding of: 1) economic concepts; 2) the American economic system; 3) roles of components of the economic system; 4) student’s role in economy; 5) inter-dependence of economic systems; 6) impact of economics on political and social systems; and 7) differences between economic systems. Students will analyze, evaluate, and make generalizations about economic information and use the problem-solving process to identify and define economic problems.

0.50 units

20 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: Average to high

Prerequisite: U.S. History and Government or AP

Final Exam: Per teacher

One semester of the grade 12 mandated curriculum is a course in Participation in Government. This course emphasizes the interaction between citizens and government at all levels: local, state, and federal. The course encourages students to understand and participate in the democratic process. It is based upon knowledge developed during previous classes about the formal powers, procedures, and structures of government in the U.S. Students will learn how political decisions are made, and they will be required to complete projects involving political decision-making. Throughout the course, key civic values and analytical concepts are developed and reinforced in order to prepare students for effective participation in process.

0.50 units

20 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: Average to high

Prerequisite: U.S. History and Government or AP

Final Exam: Per teacher

This is a 20-week course on American government. Students would take this course in lieu of the general Government class required for graduation. The purpose of this course is to examine major developments, issues, and civic ideas facing Americans today, as well as encouraging participation and awareness by students preparing to enter the world beyond high school. You will gain an understanding of how representative democracy works and why it sometimes doesn’t. If is our goal that you will develop the skills necessary for making sound judgments about public policy and for participating in politics. This course can be taken for dual credit through FLCC for a fee. See your school counselor for details. Students can earn up to 3 college credits for taking this course.

0.50 unit

20 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 11 and 12

Reading Level: Average to high

Prerequisite: Grade level

Final Exam: Per teacher

0.50 units

20 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 11 and 12

Reading Level: Above average

Prerequisite: Grade level

Final Exam: Project

In this one-semester course, students are encouraged to examine contemporary social issues. Students will research, share their opinions, and debate the issues, heavily using technology. Class discussions will happen daily, and all students are expected to participate. Issues discussed include environmental, global economics, science and health, and technology ethics. Students will analyze problems and devise potential solutions.

0.50 units

20 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12

Reading Level: Average

Prerequisite: Grade level

Final Exam: Project

Psychology is the study of behavior and workings of the mind. The course will concentrate on human development and learning. Students will be responsible for designing and carrying out psychological experiments, as well as a final research project.

0.50 units

20 weeks/5 periods per week

Grade Level: 11 and 12

Reading Level: High

Prerequisite: Grade level

Final Exam: Per teacher

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to both cultural and biological anthropology in terms of both methodology and discoveries. Students learn how the work of anthropologists plays a role in the planning of possible solutions to social problems including AIDS, disasters, homelessness, crime, violence, and war. Students will be exposed to the most up-to-date information on fossil finds (including australopithecines), supporting theories of modern origins, and research of contemporary anthropologists.