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Mr. Beach, Social Studies 9 Mrs. Russo, Social Studies 10 Mr. Underwood, Social Studies 11 Mr. Sabetta, AP U.S. Government

Social Studies 9, Nature This first year social studies curriculum will concentrate on geography, cartography, natural structures, natural resources, and movement and change within the earth. The effects of man’s presence in nature offers opportunities to explore the industrial revolution and the impact of humans on the environment, the environment’s impact on humanity, and humanity’s discovery and exploration of the natural world around them with a focus on World History. This course primarily covers the years 1500-1919.

Social Studies 10, Mankind

The second year social studies curriculum will concentrate on the power and politics applied by man, and man’s attempt to form structures such as different types of governments. Major political events and major manmade elements, such as war and civil rights, will be examined with a focus on American History. This course primarily covers the years 1920-present.

Social Studies 11, Conflict & Resolution

The third year social studies curriculum will concentrate on the great conflicts and resolutions mankind has overcome, specifically examining the attempts by mankind to govern themselves. The course will specifically examine rulers, kings, presidents, governments, and their accomplishments or failures through the framework of human conflict and human peaceful submission. There will also be an emphasis on American Government, and its basic principles of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Students are offered the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national and state governments. Particular attention is given to civil rights and voting.

AP U.S. Government

Advanced Placement U.S. Government gives students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. College effort expected in completing course goal, i.e., essays, midterms, long-term assignments. Students are required to take the College Board Advanced Placement tests In U.S. Government and Politics.