Social Studies Courses
Explore the history of America from prehistoric habitation to the contemporary U.S., and how our nation’s status in the world defines American society. Examine the complex timeline of events, social and economic trends, wars and political issues that shaped the modern fabric of the United States, with the goal of defining what it means to be an American citizen.
Take an interdisciplinary journey through history from the Stone Age through early civilizations to the present, and even glimpse into the future with a discussion of economics, energy, trade and the environment. Examine the factors that have motivated human actions; the causes of significant events related to revolutions, wars, religion, scientific discovery, art and literature; and how they shaped our modern world.
Study the American political and legal systems in-depth, beginning with an examination of the U.S. Constitution and the intentions of our Founding Fathers. Analyze the pivotal roles of legislative bodies, executive officials and the courts in governmental decision-making and the influence of political parties, public opinion, interest groups and foreign governments. Economics Satisfying society’s diverse needs and wants is limited by time, money, energy and resources. Find out how economic systems manage these limitations by developing systems of exchange and balancing the use of scarce resources. Examine the local and global consequences of economic decisions, the role of technology in economics and the function of government in shaping economic policy. |