Social Studies

 

 

 

1 Credit               Grade 9 

This course in American history will predominantly focus on political, economic, and social themes of the 20th century.  Students will use primary and secondary sources to produce projects, essays, and presentations. This is a required credit for graduation.

 

 

 

 

This course, taken in conjunction with Economics, will include numerous topics in the study of civics. Students will learn about political philosophy, the framers and the Constitution, political parties and elections, and New Hampshire government. Students will use primary and secondary sources to produce projects, essays, and presentations. Required credit for graduation. Students must pass the Civics final exam and naturalization exam in order to graduate in the state of NH.(RSA189:11) This is a required credit for graduation.  Students who do not pass the state required exams (final exam and the naturalization exam) will receive an F in the course until both of those exams are taken and passed.

 

 

 

 

US and NH Economics / Finance (Found. Prep.)       2306 

1/2 Credit               Grade 10

This course, taken in conjunction with Civics, will include numerous topics in the study of economics. Students will learn about micro and macro economics, which includes a unit on personal finance, a NH state requirement. (HB1671) Students will use primary and secondary sources to produce projects, essays, and presentations. This is a required credit for graduation.  

 

 

 

1 Credit               Grade 11

Students will approach the study of the modern world chronologically, starting with the global Cold War and continuing through modern day. Students will learn about Genocide/the Holocaust, as per a NH state mandate. (RSA 193-E:2-f) Students will use primary and secondary sources to produce projects, essays, and presentations. This is a required credit for graduation.

 

 

 

 

 

AP United States History  (Honors/Advanced Placement)                         2313

1.5 Credit             Grades 10-12

Students  will examine the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian origins to Colonial American and the Revolution. The course continues through the Civil War, the Progressive Era, and concludes with the post-Cold War Era. Students can expect a summer assignment, nightly readings, multiple research projects and essays over the course of the class.

Prerequisite:  Social Studies Teacher recommendation for 10th grader 

 

 

 

 

Criminal and Tort Law Studies  (College and Career Preparation)       2314      

1 Credit               Grades 10-12

Criminal and Tort Law Studies introduces students to the basics and practical applications of the criminal and tort law systems. Students will explore the origins of law and the need for justice systems in society. Students will gain an understanding of the criminal and tort justice process beginning with the ideas of what a crime is through arrests, search warrants, the booking and arraignment process, trial and punishment. An important focus of this class is the practical application of a student’s rights and responsibilities as a participant in the legal system.

Note: Honors Contract Available for this course

 

 

 

Culture Shock: Anthropology             2316     

.5 Credit                   Grades 9-12 

Students will acquire an understanding of the differences and similarities in human populations.  Topics may include, but are not limited to: Cultural Institutions, Progress and Development, Patterns of Family Relations, and the Cultural Construction and Identity and Social Hierarchy. Students will use primary and secondary sources to produce projects, essays, and presentations. This is an 8 week (one quarter) class. 

 

 

Current Global Topics               2318

.5 Credit               Grades 11, 12

Current Global Topics is an interactive, discussion-centered course looking to help students to analyze and debate issues facing the global community and ever changing current events. The course begins with an overview of globalization, then topics are nominated and voted on by the students. A few of the past topics have included global immigration trends, human rights issues, global economies, rise of authoritarianism, and climate change issues & resiliency. Assessments include classroom and online discussions, simulations, and complete  individual and group projects and presentations. Active participation is an important aspect for this class. This is an 8 week (one quarter) class. 

 

 

 

Holocaust Studies    (College and Career Preparation)            2020

.5 Credit               Grades 11-12

This course introduces students to the political, social, and economic causes of genocide in general, and the Nazi Holocaust in particular. An examination of what made the Jews vulnerable to persecution, the three step plan that Hitler and the Third Reich instituted for the annihilation of the Jewish people, and the roles of perpetrators, victims, rescuers, and bystanders is undertaken using a variety of resources. Our study addresses the questions, controversies and enduring issues raised by the Holocaust. Assessments include research projects, presentations, tests, quizzes and homework. This course fulfills an elective credit in Social Studies. This is an 8 week (one quarter) class.

Note: Honors Contract Available for this course

 

 

 

Introduction to Psychology  (College and Career Preparation) 2022

.5 Credit Grades 11-12 (quarter-length Course)

This course is designed to acquaint students with the study of traditional psychological concepts.  Topics may include personality, learning, intelligence, and ethical issues.  Assessments include research projects, presentations, tests, quizzes, and homework.  This is an 8 week (one quarter) class. Prerequisite:  Social Studies Teacher recommendation for 10th grader

Note: Honors Contract Available for this course

 

Introduction to Sociology (College and Career Preparation) 2024

.5 Credit           Grades 11-12 (quarter-length Course)

This course is designed to acquaint students with human relationships and group societal behaviors. Topics may include socializing, social change, collective behavior, and competition within society. Assessments include research projects, presentations, tests, quizzes and homework.  This is an 8 week (one quarter) class. 

Prerequisite:  Social Studies Teacher recommendation for 10th grader

Note: Honors Contract Available for this course

 

 

 

 

 

1 Credit               Grades 11-12

This course emphasizes the study of Constitutional Issues that have shaped our nation's history overtime. Students will concentrate on landmark cases that have shaped our history, the makeup of our Supreme Court, and on how the attitudes and values of the time shape our Supreme Court decisions. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Presidential Power in times of War, 1st Amendment Rights, and Criminal Due Process Rights. Students enrolled in the program must compete in the “We the People…” Competition.

 

 

 

World War II Studies is an in-depth look at the economic, political, and military factors that contributed to the greatest conflict known to humanity. Students will explore the economic and political upheaval of the inter-war years as well as the diplomatic failures that led to the start of the war. Students will be able to identify the major military campaigns and explain how their outcomes affected the war. Finally students will debate the decisions that brought about the end of the war and its aftermath. This class is open to all students grades 10-12 with no prerequisites required and fulfills 1 elective credit towards the graduation requirements.

Note: Honors Contract Available for this course

 

 

Qualifies for NH Scholars        Awards College Credit