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| Course: American History
Grade: 9 - 12 Quarters: 1 This is a course in which you will take an
in-depth look at groups of people at various times in history. You
will research information and analyze documents to learn more about these
times. Students will gain a better understanding for how and why
citizen participation in the cultures broadened in this country.
A study of the world in ancient times before
the Age of Discovery (1500).
This course covers the major events of the
world since 1500 with special emphasis on both World Wars.
Through historical events chosen by The History
Channel, students will get a weekly review of 3-5 events that have helped
shape our history. Students will be given initial information and
be shown how these events affect us today. Students will then, each week,
choose one of those events and do a more thorough research project on it.
Students will explore the history of the United
States, as well as improve their critical viewing skills, through the study
and analysis of historical films. Films will be used to introduce
themes in American History. Students will use the film as a springboard
for deeper individual research on the theme.
This class will help students to trace their
roots. Students will practice interviewing and researching skills.
Students will create a family tree and a family history and do other activities
which will help them better understand their heritage.
This class will emphasize the correct location
of cities, towns, lakes, rivers, and other geographical features of Minnesota.
It will also cover these same topics for the rest of the Upper Midwest
and other major places of interest in the remainder of the U.S.
Students in this class will analyze environmental
issues influencing the food and fiber systems in rural MN. It will
also look at how this is part of the larger picture--at the state, national,
and international levels.
This course will involve extensive research
done for a presentation later in the year. The theme for 2006-2007
is "Triumph & Tragedy in History." Students may take this class more than once since
the theme changes every year. Computers and libraries (SSC and others)
will be utilized to complete this project-oriented class.
An in-depth look at the battles, strategies,
and political and social implications of America’s bloodiest war.
Students will learn about the culture of the United States during the Civil
War.
This course will take an in-depth look at the
German treatment of the Jewish population in the 1920’s and 40’s.
This course will also compare current and past genocide with the Holocaust.
This course will cover the causes, outcomes,
and results of the French and Indian War; the numerous events leading up
to the Revolutionary War in the time period from 1763-1775, a detailed
study of the War itself, and then study the terms of the Treaty of Paris.
We will also look at the early years of U.S. independence through the completion
of the Constitutional Convention and the inauguration of George Washington
as President.
This course will provide students with an in-depth
look at World War II. It will look at causes; battles, fronts, leaders,
and life at home in the U.S. It will also cover the contributions
made by women and minorities to the war effort, as well as the effect that
WW II had on the world.
This course will focus on the turbulent decade
of the 60’s. It will be a project-oriented class, looking at the culture
of the time. This course will fulfill one literature credit.
This course will focus on the writings of the
Great Depression Era. It will provide students with a look at the
United States during the historical time period. This course will
fulfill one literature credit.
This course will allow students to research
aspects of local history. It involves traveling to area towns and doing
a great deal of research utilizing the local newspaper backlogs.
This class is a study of government and the
importance of getting involved in the political process. Emphasis
is placed on the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. The
three branches of government, the election process, and public opinion
formation are all examined.
Students will study local government structures.
Local issues will be researched and students will identify key decision-makers
and possible solutions. Students will also identify trends in how
people live and work together and analyze how these trends affect their
community.
This is a special, unique class! This
class will have students research how important freedom is to people in
the local area. Use of the novel Animal Farm will show how important
information and knowledge are to keeping freedom alive!
In this course, special emphasis will be placed
on motivation. Models like the Zig Zigler motivational course will
be utilized.
More involvement into the workings of the U.S.
government, including a detailed look at many Supreme Court rulings that
dictated the “law of the land.” A special movie, “The Ernest
Green Story,” will show how difficult it was for blacks to be accepted
into a white school, after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in the
1950’s.
The goal of this course is to introduce students
to the basic principles of the free enterprise system. Concepts taught
will include how limited resources can provide for the needs and wants
of the consumer. Students will gain an appreciation for the economic
principles of supply and demand and gain an understanding for macroeconomics
and microeconomics. By understanding these principles, the student
will be able to make informed decisions as a consumer, employee, employer,
and a citizen.
Over the years, many social problems and concerns
have developed in our culture. In this class students will research,
collect data, discuss social issues and write weekly reports. Through
research and class discussion, students will gain an understanding, appreciation,
and respect for the difference of opinion of others for each of the topics.
Students will be given a cultural awareness
to social, political, religious, and cultural differences between people.
Students will learn to be aware of those differences and learn how to accept
those differences that will arise with new people they meet.
Students will study the basic principles of sociology and what their relationships is to other social sciences. Culture traits, patterns, and complexes will be studied and how the all affect different groups of people. Students will gain an understanding and an appreciation for culture variations and why we should respect those variations. Students will learn how society and major social institutions influence their lives. |