Skip To Main Content

Social Studies

Requirements

  • Global History 9
  • Global History and Geography 10
  • U.S. History and Government 11
  • Participation in Government 12 (College Now)
  • Economics 12 (College Now)

Electives

  • Geography
  • History in Film
  • Introduction to Psychology (College Now)
  • Introduction to Sociology (College Now)
  • AP U.S. Government and Politics
  • Ethics
  • History of Sports

Course Offerings

Global History 9
1 Credit

This course explores the history of the world up to at least the events of the French Revolution. Attention is given to interdependence, cultural patterns, and ties to current events. This course is taught chronologically using the resources available at our school.
 

Global History and Geography 10
1 Credit

This course examines the history and development of the following areas from the mid-1700s to the present: Europe, Africa, Latin America, China, the former U.S.S.R., and Southeast Asia. News journals that chronicle current events are also required. The course will be assessed with the New York State Global Regents Assessment.
 

U.S. History and Government 11
1 Credit

This course includes a chronological survey of United States history with an emphasis on the United States as a developing industrial and post-industrial nation. Constitutional and legal issues are explored as well as the problems of an industrial society in a complex world.
 

Economics 12 (College Now)*
1/2 Credit

This course explores basic economic concepts necessary to function productively in both the United States and the world economies. There is a major focus on scarcity, opportunity, cost, supply and demand, inflation, and interdependence. Attention is given to the differences between microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. *College Now credit available
 

Participation in Government 12 (College Now)*
1/2 Credit

This course focuses on the interaction between citizens and government. Similarities and differences are explored between local, state, and national governments. Participation in the government process is a major focus. *College Now credit available
 

AP U.S. Government and Politics
1 Credit

The goals of this course are to increase understanding of the American political system, its framework, traditions, and values. This course is concerned with the nature of the American political system, its development over the past two hundred years, and how it continues to function at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The principal processes and institutions through which the political system functions, as well as some of the public policies which these institutions implement, will be examined in detail.

Units:

  1. Constitutional Underpinnings of the American Government
  2. Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
  3. Political Beliefs and Behaviors
  4. Political Parties and Interest Groups
  5. The Institutions and Policy-making Processes of the National Government


Ethics
1 credit

This course is designed to introduce students to the principal theories of ethics and morals including Utilitarianism, duty theories, virtue theories and religious theories, and to apply them to realistic case problems.

Due to content and discussion this class is only available to juniors and seniors.
 

Introduction to Sociology (College Now)*
1/2 Credit

This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts and methods of sociology. The concepts include culture, socialization, deviance, and social stratification. The concepts are used to analyze major aspects of society including racial and ethnic relations, the family, politics and the state, education, population and social change and social movements. This course is a prerequisite for Intro to Psychology. College Now credit available
 

Introduction to Psychology (College Now)*
1/2 Credit

This course is designed to familiarize students with the major divisions of psychology, including physiology, learning, perception, motivation, emotion, personality, adjustment, and abnormal behavior. Attention is focused on the mastery of basic concepts and theories, along with supporting research and application. This course should be taken after successful completion of Intro to Sociology. College Now credit available
 

History of Sports
1/2 Credit

Covering major historic events that have taken place across several sports. Also covering how sports and major events in history often intertwine.
 

Geography (College Now)*
1/2 Credit

Through the Geography curriculum, students will engage in a multifaceted learning experience about different cultures within the United States and around the world, and how they have and continue to adapt to the geography that surrounds them. Topics include - Food, Holidays, Travel, Language, Religion, Technology, Economic and Environmental Geography. This course covers more than just learning countries and the capitals, students will be immersed in an entire experience of understanding how culture and geography are directly related. College Now credit available
 

History in Film (College Now)*
1/2 Credit

Through the History in Film curriculum, students will study the major events both in Global and United States history that have impacted cultures economically, socially, and politically. These turning points will be compared and contrasted through the media’s depiction of the story versus how it actually happened using primary sources. Students will discuss and analyze media bias in Hollywood, print media and other sources.. College Now credit available