History

"The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future. " -Theodore Roosevelt

World Geography In this course, students examine global perspectives, basic concepts, and fundamental questions of geography. Students explore where phenomena occur and look into the causes behind these phenomena in various locations across the globe. Students will study many paths that focus on how all places on the planet are connected and how humans have used the surface of the Earth over time. Students will explore and learn the value of various topics, will learn to use geographic skills and tools, and will examine the Earth’s physical processes, natural resources, cultural and political geography, population and migration, as well as economic development and interdependence, and urbanization. Students are expected to develop map skills, know-how cultural regions of the world developed, and how human populations are distributed worldwide.

World History and Geography

World History and Geography is a two-semester survey course. Students explore the years 1750 to the present, including the geography of the world and how boundaries change throughout time due to world events. In the first semester, students study the rise of the countries in Europe, the Industrial Revolution, political reform in Western Europe, imperialism worldwide, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. Students learn the causes and consequences of World War I, including the importance of nationalism, militarism, and imperialism. The second semester concentrates on the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, decolonization worldwide, and the contemporary world. This course continues the survey course taught in 6th and 7th grade and helps students think like historians.

World History and Geography Honors

World History and Geography Honors is a twosemester survey course. Students explore the years 1750 to the present, including the geography of the world and how boundaries change throughout time due to world events. In the first semester, students study the rise of the countries in Europe, the Industrial Revolution, political reform in Western Europe, imperialism worldwide, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. Students learn the causes and consequences of World War I, including the importance of nationalism, militarism, and imperialism. The second semester concentrates on the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold

War, decolonization worldwide, and the contemporary world. This course continues the survey course taught in 6th and 7th grade and helps students think like historians. In addition, students continue to work on writing and notetaking skills, as well as developing the ability to identify and use primary source documents. 21

United States History and Geography In United States History and Geography, students will examine the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution and the United States’ growing role in world diplomatic relations, including the SpanishAmerican War and World War I. Students will study the goals and accomplishments of the Progressive movement and the New Deal. Students will also learn about the various factors that led to our nation’s entry into World War II, as well as the consequences for American life. Students will explore the causes and course of the Cold War and will study the important social, cultural, economic, and political changes that have shaped the modern-day U.S. resulting from the Civil Rights Movement, Cold War, and recent events and trends. Additionally, students will learn about the causes and consequences of contemporary issues impacting the world today and will continue to use skills for historical and geographical analysis as they examine U.S. history after Reconstruction, with special attention to Tennessee connections in history, geography, politics, and people. Too, students will continue to learn fundamental concepts in civics, economics, and geography within the context of U.S. history. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of this U.S. history course. Specific primary sources have been embedded within the standards for depth and clarity. Finally, students will focus on current human and physical geographic issues important in the contemporary U.S. and global society. This is a continuation of 8th grade US History and Geography.

Dual Enrollment US History and Geography I* This course begins with the pre-historic American Indian and then covers the early European explorations of the American continent. The development and historical progress of the United States is covered up to the era of the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: analyze historical facts and interpretations and demonstrate an understanding of the development of the United States from the Colonial era to Reconstruction; analyze and compare political, social, and economic developments across a range of historical periods to explain the complex heritage of the United States; recognize the diversity of human experience throughout history and synthesize historical facts and interpretations into a meaningful understanding of the past; draw on an informed historical perspective to evaluate contemporary issues and problems and apply the methods of historical research and interpretation, and analyze the contributions of past cultures and societies to the contemporary world. Students receive 3 hours of college credit at the completion of this course. *minimum ACT score required

Dual Enrollment US History and Geography II* This course examines the history of the United States from Reconstruction through Modern Day. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to analyze historical facts and interpretations and demonstrate a factual understanding of the development of the United States from its earliest times; analyze and compare political, social, and economic developments across a range of historical periods to explain the complex heritage of the United States; recognize the diversity of human experience throughout history and synthesize historical facts and interpretations into a meaningful understanding of the past; draw on an informed historical perspective to evaluate contemporary issues and problems; apply the methods of historical research and interpretation, and analyze the contributions of past cultures and societies to the contemporary world. Students receive 3 hours of college credit at the completion of this course. *minimum ACT score required and completion of DE US History I is a prerequisite

United States Government and Civics US government and Civics is a semester course. Students study the purposes, principles, and practices of the American government as established by the US Constitution. Students learn the structure and processes of the government of the United States, the state of Tennessee, and local governments. Students recognize their rights and responsibilities as citizens as well as how to exercise these rights and responsibilities at the local, state, and national levels.

Economics Economics requires students to examine the allocation of scarce resources and consider the economic reasoning used by consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, and voters. Students will explore the concepts of scarcity, supply and demand, market structures, national economic performance, money and the role of financial institutions, economic stabilization, and trade. Finally, students will examine key economic philosophies and economists who have and continue to influence economic decision-making.