SOCIAL SCIENCE Freshman Seminar Credit: 1 (year) Offered to grade: 9 Prerequisites: none Description: This course will provide an in-depth study of the leadership techniques of decision making, problem solving, meeting skills, communication, group conflict reduction, time and stress management, evaluation, team building, group dynamics, motivational strategy, purpose of local government, and the role of leadership in a democratic society. The content shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Development in areas such as self-esteem, goal setting, and character building • Enhanced leadership skills and the ability to function in both a group setting and the community
World History Honors Credit: 1 (year) Offered to grade: 10 Prerequisites: none Description: This class is a survey of World History from Creation through the Late Middle Ages (1300 AD). As an honors level college preparatory class, objectives include the development of higher level thinking skills such as analytical reading, note-taking, map skills, and other proficiencies for success at upper-level high school social science classes as well as college level classes. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, understanding, and discussion of the major leaders, events, locations, issues, causes, and results of the major events of this time. This course provides insight into many civilizations including India, China, Rome, Greece, Americas, and Muslims.
Contemporary Western History Honors Credit: 1 (year) Offered to grades: 10 Prerequisites: 9th grade World History
Description: The purpose of this course is to examine and explain topics directly related to the modern history of the west (Europe and the Americas) and their connections to the historical themes and time- periods (1848 – Present) visions of revolution, nationalism, imperialism and the World Wars in the West from 1848-present. This course will also focus on a biblical worldview of current events and history topics related to the history of the West from 1848-present. Examine examples and visions of cultural and economic revolutions World Wars cause and perspective A Biblical worldview and perspective of modern history and the role of the church Current conflicts and connections a western perspective Historical continuity and change from 1848-the Present Impacts of thought and technology on western culture and history
Advanced Placement European History* Credit: 1(year) Offered to grades: 10, 11, and 12 36
