History & Social Sciences

What does it mean to be an American and a global citizen?

How does our collective history influence us today?

The study of History and the Social Sciences promote enlightened and responsible citizenship. The History and Social Science scope and sequence exposes students to the major disciplines of history, geography, economics, political science, psychology, civics, and sociology. Within these disciplines, each student will be challenged and supported to demonstrate mastery in historical thinking skills. Using 1:1 devices, students will learn to develop strong, independent research skills, collaborative skills through group discussions and projects, and creative content based on inquiry projects. Students are required to pass four credits in History and Social Science.

All students are required to take three credits in History/Social Sciences.

Required Courses: (United States History 1 & 2 (or AP United States History), Modern World History (or AP World History or AP European History)

Historical thinking skills

Information on inquiry-based social studies standards

Examples of historical thinking skills assessments

Model primary source lessons in US and World history

Curricular units that demonstrate historical problem-solving through debate

1108 United States History I

Grade 9 1 Credit College Prep

1107 United States History I

Grade 9 1 Credit Honors

1212 Modern World History