matters, considering how human life has been shaped and altered by unique environments. We then examine the current distribution of the human population across the planet, investigate what contributes to migration, and assess how migration can impact language, culture, and religion. All of this sets the stage for a deep dive into the origins of race and ethnicity and an exploration of the unique histories of Native Americans, Asian Americans, Black/African Americans, and Chicanx/Latinx peoples through specific case studies.
Modern World History You are one of over 7 BILLION people living on Earth. Over 95% of the world’s inhabitants live outside the U.S. and due to their own historical experiences, they see the world in very different ways. Today, we live in a “global village” connected to the rest of the world, and to be successful, we need to look beyond our own life experiences to understand each other. This course aims to help students understand why other parts of the world are the way they are today, why they may have different priorities and values than we do, how we can emulate past successes while avoiding the pitfalls, and how we can work as global citizens to create a more just and peaceful world. Through the study of colonization, the Enlightenment and Age of Revolutions, industrialization, and world wars, we consider some of the root causes of injustice in the world today and see how geography, economics, technology, and perceptions of race and ethnicity have shaped world events.
United States History This year-long survey course offers a comprehensive overview of US history from its founding to the present, with considerable emphasis on the functions of the United States government and Constitution, and the events and ideas that affected the lives of all Americans. The course focuses on the social and political developments of the nation throughout history, emphasizing how these changes affected different groups of those who identify as American. Students practice their discussion skills, while also focusing on research, document analysis, current events, and group collaboration.
AP US History The Advanced Placement (AP) United States History course offers a rigorous college level examination of the United States from the 1400’s to the present. This year-long course challenges students not only to consider key historic events but also to connect broad themes such as identity, power, and global connection, as they appear within the landscape of the nation’s past. In addition to the core text, primary and secondary readings, including excerpted works of literature, help students develop a more nuanced perspective of US history, and exemplify professional historical interpretations and evaluations. This course demands initiative and independent motivation, as course requirements include a considerable amount of reading, writing, and independent study. This course culminates in the comprehensive College Board AP exam in May.
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