danika.johnson@sd5.k12.mt.us

• WESTERN CIVILIZATION

Credit : 1.0; Full year; Grade: 10

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: This class is required of all sophomores unless they are enrolled in Honors or Basic Western Civilization Western Civilization will cover four critical historical topics; The Enlightenment, Periods of Change, Wars and Conflict, and Modern History.

• 20th CENTURY AMERICAN HISTORY

Credit: 1.0; Full year; Grade: 11

Prerequisite : None

Course Objectives: This class is required of all juniors unless they are enrolled in IB History of the Americas or Basic 20th Century American History. This course begins with the events and conditions immediately preceding the Civil War. Civil War and Reconstruction form the framework for America’s emergence into the 20th century. Students then explore the role of the United States on the world stage beginning with events leading to the Civil War and ending with America’s role in the war on terrorism. Included in this course is a constant and continuous application of current events.

madison.santy@sd5.k12.mt.us

• 20th CENTURY AMERICAN HISTORY

Credit: 1.0; Full year; Grade: 11

Prerequisite : None

Course Objectives: This class is required of all juniors unless they are enrolled in IB History of the Americas or Basic 20th Century American History. This course begins with the events and conditions immediately preceding the Civil War. Civil War and Reconstruction form the framework for America’s emergence into the 20th century. Students then explore the role of the United States on the world stage beginning with events leading to the Civil War and ending with America’s role in the war on terrorism. Included in this course is a constant and continuous application of current events.

steve.qunell@sd5.k12.mt.us

• AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Credit: .5; One semester; Grade 12

Course Objectives: American Government is a process oriented study of our government. Primary emphasis is placed upon the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The duties and responsibilities of citizenship are also emphasized. Current events, which are integral to recognizing and understanding political action, are included as a portion of the student’s daily activities. The early bird version of American Government is accelerated and designed for the senior I.B. student.