9th Grade History & Social Sciences

All students are required to take and pass three (3) full year courses,

one of which must be US History.

All Freshmen must take one of the following:

WORLD HISTORY I / HONORS

SO11 - 1 History Credit - Full Year

This course is an accelerated and comprehensive introduction to some of the great

civilizations throughout world history including: World Religions, Empires, Middle Ages, Age of Exploration, Renaissance and Reformation, Revolutions, and their contributions to the society we live in today. Extensive readings of primary sources and frequent essays are required.

This section is open to highly motivated students who have exceptional language arts and reading comprehension skills. Enrollment based on teacher recommendation.

This course satisfies one of the three required years of History/Social Science classes.

WORLD HISTORY I / A Level

SO12 - 1 History Credit - Full Year

The course is an introduction to some of the great

This course is recommended for students with very good reading and writing skills. Enrollment is based upon teacher recommendations, but the vast majority of students can work at this level.

This course satisfies one of the three required years of History/Social Science classes.

INTRODUCTION TO CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT

HONORS

SO15H – 1 History Credit - Full Year - Honors Level

When dinner table discussion turns to politics don’t be intimidated or left out? Join the conversation! Introduction to Civics and Government (Honors) offers civic-minded students the chance to study the structure, function, and role of government in the United States. Students examine the Constitution, the three branches of government, and the changing role of politics in America. Students explore the responsibility of citizenship by taking part in Nauset High School’s Witness to War: Serving a Nation oral history project. There is a heavy emphasis on organization, discussion, and the development of productive study skills.

This rigorous Honors-level course satisfies the first-year History/Social Science requirement. It is recommended for students with strong reading and writing ability, interest in current events, and a desire to change the world.

INTRODUCTION TO CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT

SO15 - 1 History Credit - Full Year - A Level

What’s the difference between a Democrat and a Republican? Who really elects the President? How is the State House different from the White House? Introduction to Civics and Government offers students the chance to explore the structure, function, and role of government in the United States. Students will examine the Constitution, the three branches of government, and politics in America. They will also explore the responsibility of citizenship by taking part in Nauset High School’s Witness to War: Serving a Nation oral history project.

There is an emphasis on developing strong organizational and study skills. Like Western Civilization I, this introductory course satisfies the first-year History/Social Science requirement.