Social Studies
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Course Title |
Vendor |
Prerequisite |
NCAA Approved |
HS Credit |
Anthropology 1: Uncovering Human Mysteries |
eDynamic |
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|
.5 |
Anthropology 2: More Human Mysteries Uncovered |
eDynamic |
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|
.5 |
AP Comparative Government |
Wisconsin Virtual School |
|
Y |
.5 |
AP European History A |
Accelerate Education |
|
Y |
.5 |
AP European History B |
Accelerate Education |
AP European History A |
Y |
.5 |
AP Human Geography S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
AP Human Geography S2 |
FlexPoint |
AP Human Geography S1 |
|
.5 |
AP Macroeconomics |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
AP Microeconomics |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
AP Psychology A |
Accelerate Education |
|
Y |
.5 |
AP Psychology B |
Accelerate Education |
AP Psychology A |
Y |
.5 |
AP US Government and Politics |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
AP US History S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
AP US History S2 |
FlexPoint |
AP US History S1 |
Y |
.5 |
AP World History: Modern A |
Accelerate Education |
|
Y |
.5 |
AP World History: Modern B |
Accelerate Education |
AP World History: Modern A |
Y |
.5 |
Archaeology |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Black History in America 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Civics |
Accelerate Education |
|
Y |
.5 |
Comprehensive American History S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Comprehensive American History S2 |
FlexPoint |
Comprehensive American History S1 |
|
.5 |
Economics with Financial Literacy |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Economics with Financial Literacy Honors |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Ethnic Studies 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Ethnic Studies 1b: Embracing Cultures |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Geography S1 |
Wisconsin Virtual School |
|
Y |
.5 |
Geography S2 |
Wisconsin Virtual School |
Geography S1 |
Y |
.5 |
History of the Holocaust |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Holocaust Studies |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Human Geography: Our Global Identity |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Law & Order |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Law Studies |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
National Security |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Personal Psychology 1 |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Personal Psychology 2 |
eDynamic |
Personal Psychology 1 |
|
.5 |
Philosophy |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Principles of Public Service |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Psychology I |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
Social Problems 1: A World in Crisis |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Social Problems 2: Crisis, Conflicts & Challenges |
eDynamic |
Social Problems 1: A World in Crisis |
|
.5 |
Sociology I |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Sociology II |
eDynamic |
Sociology I |
Y |
.5 |
United States Government |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
United States Government Honors |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
Women's Studies: A Personal Journey through Film |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
World Geography A |
Accelerate Education |
|
|
.5 |
World Geography B |
Accelerate Education |
World Geography A |
|
.5 |
World History Honors S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
World History Honors S2 |
FlexPoint |
World History Honors S1 |
Y |
.5 |
World History S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
World History S2 |
FlexPoint |
World History S1 |
Y |
.5 |
World Religions - ED |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
|
Social Studies
|
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
African-American History |
X |
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|
X |
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Anthropology I: Uncovering Human Mysteries |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Anthropology II: More Human Mysteries Uncovered |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
AP European History A (Materials Order Required) |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
AE |
X |
AP European History B (Materials Order Required) |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
AE |
X |
AP Human Geography |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
FlexPoint |
X |
AP Macroeconomics |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
Apex & FlexPoint |
Apex Only |
AP Microeconomics |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
Apex & FlexPoint |
Apex Only |
AP Psychology (Materials Order Required) |
|
FlexPoint Only |
|
X |
|
|
Apex & FlexPoint |
Apex Only |
AP United States Government & Politics (Materials Order Required) |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
FlexPoint |
|
AP US Government & Politics (Materials Order Required) |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
Apex |
X |
AP US History (Materials Order Required) |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Apex & FlexPoint |
Apex Only |
AP World History: Modern A (Materials Order Required) |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
AE |
X |
AP World History: Modern B (Materials Order Required) |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
AE |
X |
Archaeology: Detectives of the Past |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Civics |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
AE |
X |
Comprehensive American History |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
FlexPoint |
|
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Economics |
X |
|
FlexPoint & Apex |
X |
|
|
Apex & FlexPoint |
Apex Only |
Economics with Financial Literacy |
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
FlexPoint |
|
Ethnic Studies 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Ethnic Studies 1b: Embracing Cultures |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Geography & World Cultures |
X |
|
X |
X |
|
|
Apex |
X |
History of the Holocaust |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Human & Social Services |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Law & Order: Introduction to Legal Studies |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Modern World History since 1600 |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Apex |
X |
Multicultural Studies |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
Apex |
X |
National Security |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Personal Psychology 1: The Road to Self-Discovery |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Personal Psychology 2: Living in a Complex World |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Philosophy: The Big Picture |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Principles of Public Service: To Serve and Protect |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Psychology |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
Apex |
X |
Psychology I |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
FlexPoint |
|
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Social Problems 1: A World In Crisis |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Social Problems 2: Crisis, Conflicts & Challenges |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Sociology I |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Sociology II |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
United States Government |
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
FlexPoint |
|
US Government & Politics |
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
Apex |
X |
US History |
|
X |
Apex & FlexPoint |
X |
X |
|
Apex & FlexPoint |
Apex Only |
US History since the Civil War |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Apex |
X |
US History to the Civil War |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
Apex |
X |
Women’s Studies: A Personal Journey Through Film |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
World History |
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Apex & FlexPoint |
Apex Only |
World Religions |
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
|
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Over the course of U.S. history, how have African Americans helped shape American culture? This African American History course answers that question by tracing the accomplishments and obstacles of African Americans beginning with the slave trade on up to the modern Civil Rights movement. What was it like during slavery, or after emancipation, or during the years of discrimination under Jim Crow? Who were some of the main figures who have shaped African American history? In this course, you’ll learn about the political, economic, social, religious, and cultural factors that have influenced African American life, come face to face with individuals who changed the course of history, and explore how the African American story still influences current events today.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
What makes us human? Is it our ability to use language, tools, or technology? Trace the history of homo sapiens and explore our evolutionary trail through an anthropological lens to observe our movement from cave dwellers to modern humans. Learn how we forged our way and developed all of the things that make us humans, such as our cultures, languages, and religions.
Required materials:
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
How does your culture influence you? Many of our ancient cultures and languages were shaped by the geographical locations of our ancestors. And by examining their views on life, death, art, and survival, we begin to understand how ancient cultures flourished. In looking back and learning about cultures, we are better equipped to understand the world around us.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This AP study of European history since 1300 introduces students to economic, cultural, social and political developments. These developments played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live.
Required Materials:
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: AP European History A
This Semester of online AP European History will introduce students to the birth of modern political thought, Great Depression and World War II. They will study the Cold War and the collapse of communism and wrap up with the dawn of the 21st Century. Students will complete a project at the end of each unit with the final project being a critical analysis.
Required Materials:
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The AP® Human Geography course is designed to provide college level instruction on the patterns and processes that impact the way humans understand, use, and change Earth’s surface. Students use geographic models, methods, and tools to examine human social organization and its effect on the world in which we live. Students are challenged to use maps and geographical data to examine spatial patterns and processes and analyze the changing interconnections among people and places.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II (or Math Analysis)
AP® Macroeconomics students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. They’ll also examine how individuals, institutions, and influences affect people, and how those factors can impact everyone’s life through employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes, and production. The equivalent of a 100-level college-level class, this course prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, political science and history.
Optional Materials Apex:
- Macroeconomics for Today, 10th ed. Irvin B. Tucker (Cengage Learning, 2018). ISBN-10: 1-337-61305-3 / ISBN-13: 978-1-337-61305-7 / Acceptable alternate: 9th ed. (2014). ISBN-10: 1-305-50714-2 / ISBN-13: 978-1-305-50714-2 Acceptable alternate: 8th ed. (2014). ISBN-10: 113343505X / ISBN-13: 9781133435051 Acceptable alternate: 7 th ed. (2010). ISBN-10: 0538469447 / ISBN-13: 9780538469449 Acceptable alternate: 6th ed. (2008). ISBN-10: 0324591373
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
AP® Microeconomics studies the behavior of individuals and businesses as they exchange goods and services in the marketplace. Students will learn why the same product costs different amounts at different stores, in different cities, at different times. They’ll also learn to spot patterns in economic behavior and how to use those patterns to explain buyer and seller behavior under various conditions. Microeconomics studies the economic way of thinking, understanding the nature and function of markets, the role of scarcity and competition, the influence of factors such as interest rates on business decisions, and the role of government in promoting a healthy economy. The equivalent of a 100-level college course, AP® Microeconomics prepares students for the AP® exam and for further study in business, history, and political science.
Optional Materials Apex:
- Microeconomics for Today, 10th ed. Irvin B. Tucker (Cengage Learning, 2018). ISBN-10: 1-337-61306-1 / ISBN-13: 978-1-337-61306-4 /Acceptable alternate: 9th ed. (2016). ISBN-10: 1-305-50711-8 / ISBN-13: 978-1-305-50711-1 Acceptable alternate: 8th ed. (2014). ISBN-10: 1133435068 / ISBN-13: 9781133435068 Acceptable alternate: 7 th ed. (2010). ISBN-10: 0538469412 / ISBN-13: 9780538469418 Acceptable alternate: 66th ed. (2008). ISBN-10: 0324591381
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Biology
AP® Psychology provides an overview of current psychological research methods and theories. Students will explore the therapies used by professional counselors and clinical psychologists and examine the reasons for normal human reactions: how people learn and think, the process of human development and human aggression, altruism, intimacy, and self-reflection. They will study core psychological concepts, such as the brain and sense functions, and learn to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful syntheses. Along the way, students will also investigate relevant concepts like study skills and information retention. The equivalent of an introductory college-level survey course, AP® Psychology prepares students for the AP exam and for further studies in psychology or life sciences.
Required materials:
- APEX: Psychology, 13th ed. David G. Myers (Worth Publishing, 2020).
ISBN-10: 1319132103 / ISBN-13: 9781319132101
Acceptable alternate: Psychology, 12 ed (2017). ISBN-10: 10131905062X / ISBN-13: 139781319050627
Acceptable alternate: Psychology, 11th ed (2015). ISBN-10: 1464140812 / ISBN-13: 9781464140815
- FlexPoint: e-text Myers, David G. and Nathan DeWall. Myers’ Psychology for AP Course. 3rd edition. 2018. New York: Worth.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Within AP U.S. Government and Politics, students develop and use disciplinary practices and reasoning processes to explore political concepts, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students examine core principles, theories, and processes through direct study of U.S. foundational documents and Supreme Court opinions. They also participate in a civic project in which they research, study, and compile data on a political science topic and create a presentation that exhibits their findings and experiences.The AP U.S. Government and Politics course is structured around five big ideas outlined within the College Board Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics Course Framework. Each big idea is aligned to enduring understanding statements and learning objectives that focus on key concepts and essential knowledge about foundations of American democracy, civil liberties and civil rights, interactions among branches of government, American political participation, ideologies, and beliefs.
Required Materials:
- FlexPoint: We the People eBook W.W. Norton and Company
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
AP U.S. Government and Politics studies the operations and structure of the U.S. government and the behavior of the electorate and politicians. Students will gain the analytic perspective necessary to critically evaluate political data, hypotheses, concepts, opinions, and processes. Along the way, they'll learn how to gather data about political behavior and develop their own theoretical analysis of American politics. They'll also build the skills they need to examine general propositions about government and politics, and to analyze the specific relationships between political, social, and economic institutions. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP U.S. Government and Politics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in political science, law, education, business, and history.
Required Materials:
- Apex: The Lanahan Readings in the American Polity, 6th ed. Ann G. Serow and Everett C. Ladd, eds. (Lanahan Publishing, 2016). ISBN-10: 1-930398-19-0 / ISBN-13: 978-1-930398-19-1
- Acceptable alternate: 5th ed. (2010). ISBN-10: 1930398166 / ISBN-13: 9781930398160 Acceptable alternate: 4th ed. (2007). ISBN-10: 1930398093
- American Government: Power and Purpose, 16th ed. Theodore J. Lowi, et. al. (W. W. Norton, 2021). ISBN-10: 0393538915 / ISBN-13: 9780393538915
- Acceptable alternate: 15th ed. (2018). ISBN-10: 0393674991 / ISBN-13: 9780393674996 Acceptable alternate: 14th ed. (2017). ISBN-10: 0393624218 / ISBN-13: 978039362421
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In AP® U.S. History, students investigate the development of American economics, politics, and culture through historical analysis grounded in primary sources, research, and writing. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP® U.S. History prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in history, political science, economics, sociology, and law.
Through the examination of historical themes and the application of historical thinking skills, students learn to connect specific people, places, events, and ideas to the larger trends of U.S. history. Critical-reading activities, feedback-rich instruction, and application-oriented assignments hone students’ ability to reason chronologically, to interpret historical sources, and to construct well-supported historical arguments. Students write throughout the course, responding to primary and secondary sources through journal entries, essays, and visual presentations of historical content. In discussion activities, students respond to the positions of others while staking and defending claims of their own. Robust scaffolding, rigorous instruction, relevant material, and regular opportunities for active learning ensure that students can achieve mastery of the skills necessary to excel on the AP exam.
Required Materials:
- Apex: AP U.S. History requires a college-level U.S. history textbook. Students may use any college-level U.S. history textbook to successfully complete the course. Though students may use any college-level textbook, resources such as page references and scaffolded reading guides are provided in the course to support students who use any of the following texts: America’s History, 9th ed. James A. Henretta et al. (Bedford, Freeman, & Worth, 2018). ISBN-10: 1319065074 / ISBN-13: 9781319065072 / Acceptable alternate: 8th ed. (2014). ISBN-13: 9781457628931 - OR - o American History: Connecting with the Past, 14th AP ed. Alan Brinkley. (McGraw-Hill, 2011). ISBN-10: 0076621421 / ISBN-13: 9780076621422 - OR - o America: A Narrative History, 11th ed. David E. Shi (W.W. Norton, 2019). ISBN-10: 0393689697 / ISBN-13: 9780393689693 / Acceptable alternate: 10th ed. (2016). ISBN-13: 9780393265934 Acceptable alternate: 9th ed. (2013). ISBN-13: 9780393912623
- FlexPoint: Give Me Liberty: An American History W.W. Norton ISBN: 978-0-393-62319-2
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The first semester of AP World History Modern delves into the history of mankind. Looking back to the prehistoric times, students will develop the connections between the early river valleys, the beginnings of civilizations, and governments. Through this semester, students will be introduced to concepts that will be placed on the AP examination, and will also be given multiple opportunities to practice skills necessary for the AP exam. This specific time will start from the First Agricultural Revolution to the Age of Exploration.
Required Materials:
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: AP World History: Modern A
This semester of this course is a continuation of semester one, starting with how Europe evolved from the colonies being brought into the New World. This course will continue to make connections between nations and look at the big picture concepts of the world until present day. This semester will also spend one time preparing specifically for the AP exam. Through review materials and practicing skills needed for the AP exam, students will work on being prepared for the exam.
Required Materials:
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Imagine what it must feel like to uncover an artifact from the past! Archaeology helps us to better understand, through discovery and analysis, how ancient civilizations have shaped the modern world. Explore the techniques, methods, and theories Archaeologists use to conduct their studies to locate and unlock the secrets of a long and colorful past. Let’s get exploring!
Required materials:
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In this course, students will understand the significance of government, law, and politics. They will examine the United States foundational documents and how they shaped the United States government. Students will examine the purposes and functions of the federal, state, and local government, the justice system, political systems, the environment, and the economy. Learners will evaluate their role and civic responsibility to their families, communities, and country including voting and being a productive member of society. Students will get to know leaders and influential people that have championed many causes including civil rights and the environment. Learners will also learn proper ways to interact in society including interpersonal skills and respecting differences in others including disabilities. Learners will follow a step-by-step approach for successfully completing each lesson, which includes textbook reading, interactive activities, supplemental reading, lecture, video clips, and PowerPoint presentations to enhance and reinforce learning. Learners receive frequent feedback from teachers and peers through discussions. By the end of the course students will have a deep understanding of their civic responsibilities as well as the difference one individual can make in society.
CREDIT: 0.5 (each semester)
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political, and economic revolutions. In this course, you will investigate the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Economic decisions affect us every day of our lives. Understanding economics means thinking about how scarcity, or limited resources, requires us to make choices and evaluate one option against others. In this course, students will recognize examples of economics in your daily life. Students will see how the economic choices of larger groups, like businesses and governments, affect students and others. As students progress through the course, students will recognize that the costs and benefits of choices connect individuals and groups around the world. The purpose of this course is to help students become a smart consumer who understands the flow of an economy between individuals, businesses, governments, and the rest of the world.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Economic decisions affect us every day of our lives. Understanding economics means thinking about how scarcity, or limited resources, requires us to make choices and evaluate one option against others. In this course, students will recognize examples of economics in your daily life. Students will see how the economic choices of larger groups, like businesses and governments, affect students and others. As students progress through the course, students will recognize that the costs and benefits of choices connect individuals and groups around the world. The purpose of this course is to help students become a smart consumer who understands the flow of an economy between individuals, businesses, governments, and the rest of the world.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Geography and World Cultures offers a tightly focused and scaffolded curriculum that enables students to explore how geographic features, human relationships, political and social structures, economics, science and technology, and the arts have developed and influenced life in countries around the world. Along the way, students are given rigorous instruction on how to read maps, charts, and graphs, and how to create them.
Geography and World Cultures is based on standards from the National Council for History Education (1997), the National Center for History in the Schools (1996), and the National Council for Social Studies (1994) and is aligned to state standards.
Geography and World Cultures is designed as the first course in the social studies sequence. It develops note-taking skills, teaches the basic elements of analytic writing, and introduces students to the close examination of primary documents.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Learning about cultures outside of our own is important when it comes to understanding the human condition. In this course, you will learn about the histories, experiences, cultures, and issues of different racial and ethnic groups all living within United States. You will examine the concepts of identity, dominant culture, and perspective including bias, stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice. You will also study key events that shaped the nation’s history to help you build a better understanding of the United States’ varied cultures and their point of view. Let’s work to develop a deeper understanding of our peers and embrace our diversity.
Required Materials:
Software: Word processing software
Optional:
- Art supplies
- Audio recording device
- Digital camera
- Graphic design software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Video recording device
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
You have studied the big picture of diverse cultures around you, but now it’s time to zoom in and investigate what ethnic studies means to the individual. In this course, you will explore how knowledge of different cultures shapes our views of ourselves, our communities, and the world around us. You will examine the reasons for and outcomes of people moving place to place, mitigation and healing of intergenerational trauma, social movements, alternative futures for marginalized groups, and more. Let’s work to develop a deeper understanding of ethnic studies for ourselves and our peers.
Required Materials: Coming soon!
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
“Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed.” Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, wrote these words about his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp. History of the Holocaust will take you through the harrowing details of anti-Semitism, the power of the Nazi party, the persecution of European Jews and other groups, and the tremendous aftermath for everyone involved in World War II. You’ll explore the causes of the Holocaust, the experiences of Jews and other individuals during this time, and what has been done to combat genocide since WWII. “For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.”
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Those working in the field of social services are dedicated to strengthening the economic and social well-being of others and helping them lead safe and independent lives. In Human and Social Services 1, you will explore the process of helping, body, mind, and family wellness, and how you can become a caring social service professional. If you are interested in an emotionally fulfilling and rewarding career and making a difference in the lives of others, social and human services may be the right field for you.
Required Materials:
- Video recording device: smartphone, digital camera with audio, computer camera, or any other device that can record both video and sound
Optional Materials:
- Drawing software
- Brochure maker software
- Multimedia-type programs
- Paper and drawing tools
- Digital scanner to scan hand-drawn images
- Donation box
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Imagine if there were no laws and people could do anything they wanted. Every society needs some form of regulation to ensure peace in our daily lives and in the broader areas of business, family disputes, traffic violations, and the protection of children. Explore the importance of laws and how their application affects us as individuals and communities. Through understanding the court system and how laws are actually enacted, you’ll learn to appreciate the larger legal process and how it safeguards us all.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In Modern World History from 1600, students study the major turning points that shaped the modern world including the Enlightenment, industrialization, imperialism, nationalism, political revolutions, the world wars, the Cold War, decolonization, and globalization. By presenting content from multiple perspectives and through diverse primary and secondary source materials, this course provides students with a solid foundation in the history of the modern era and prepares students to be active and informed citizens of the world.
Through critical reading activities, feedback-rich instruction, and application-oriented assignments, students develop their capacity to conduct research, analyze sources, make arguments, and take informed action. In written assignments, students address critical questions about the history of the modern era. In discussion activities, students respond to diverse opinions, take positions, and defend their own claims. Formative and summative assessments provide students — and teachers — with ample opportunities to check in, review, and evaluate students’ progress in the course.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Multicultural Studies is a one-semester elective history and sociology course that examines the United States as a multicultural nation. The course emphasizes the perspectives of minority groups while allowing students from all backgrounds to better understand and appreciate how race, culture and ethnicity, and identity contribute to their experiences. Major topics in the course include identity, immigration, assimilation and distinctiveness, power and oppression, struggles for rights, regionalism, culture and the media, and the formation of new cultures. In online Discussions and Polls, students reflect critically on their own experiences as well as those of others. Interactive multimedia activities include personal and historical accounts to which students can respond using methods of inquiry from history, sociology, and psychology. Written assignments and Journals provide opportunities for students to practice and develop skills for thinking and communicating about race, culture, ethnicity, and identity.
The content and skill focus of this interdisciplinary course is based on the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies as well as the National Standards for History published by the National Center for History in Schools (NCHS).
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Do you know what it takes to keep an entire nation safe? It not only requires knowledge of how to handle disasters, but it also demands a cool head and tremendous leadership abilities. In National Security, you will have the opportunity to learn about the critical elements of the job, such as evaluating satellite information, analyzing training procedures, assessing military engagement, preparing intelligence reports, coordinating information with other security agencies, and applying appropriate actions to various threats. Put yourself in the position of the country’s decisive leaders and develop your own knowledge base and skill set necessary to meet the requirements of our nation’s most demanding career.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Have you asked yourself if self-knowledge is the key to self-improvement? Are you interested in how behavior changes as we age? Psychology can give you the answers! In Personal Psychology I: The Road to Self-Discovery, you will trace the development of personality and behavior from infancy through adulthood. You will come to learn more about perception and consciousness and better understand the role of sensation. Are you ready to explore the world of human behavior? Come explore all that psychology can offer to help you to truly understand the human experience.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Personal Psychology 1
Why do you sometimes remember song lyrics but can’t remember where you left your phone, your keys, or even your shoes? How does language affect the way we think? Why is your personality so different from (or so similar) your brother’s or sister’s personality? Personal Psychology II: Living in a Complex World will allow you to explore what makes you ‘you’. Why do some things motivate you more than others? How can you determine your IQ? If you’ve ever wanted to dive right into the depths of who you are and how you became who you are, jump on board and start your exploration now!
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Go on an exciting adventure covering over 2,500 years of history! Along the way, you’ll run into some very strange characters, like the dirty barefoot man who hung out on street corners pestering everyone with questions, or that eccentric fellow who climbed inside a stove to think about whether he existed. Despite their odd behavior, these and other philosophers of the Western world are among the world’s most brilliant and influential thinkers and originated the fundamental ideas of Western civilization. This course asks some of the same questions these great thinkers pondered, so by the time you’ve “closed the book” on this course, you will better understand yourself and the world around you—from atoms to outer space and everything in between.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Ambulances scream along, heading toward those in need. But who makes sure someone is there to answer the 9-1-1 call? When you take a pill, who has determined that drug is safe for the public? All of these duties are imperative to our comfort and success as a society. Public service is a field that focuses on building a safe and healthy world, and in Principles of Public Service: To Serve and Protect you will be introduced to its many different career choices. The protection of society is not only one of our greatest challenges, it also provides ways for people to work together to ensure safety and provide indispensable services. If you’ve ever contemplated being one of these real-life heroes, now is the time to learn more.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Our Psychology course provides a solid overview of the field’s major domains: methods, biopsychology, cognitive and developmental psychology, and variations in individual and group behavior.
By focusing on significant scientific research and on the questions that are most important to psychologists, students see psychology as an evolving science. Each topic clusters around challenge questions, such as “What is happiness?” Students answer these questions before, during, and after they interact with direct instruction.
The content is based on the American Psychological Association’s National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula. The teaching methods draw from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) teaching standards.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Understanding the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of self and others is critical to developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. In Psychology I, students learn theories of historically significant psychologists who laid the foundation for scientific research and a clearer understanding of the human mind. This course explores how psychological perspectives influence personality and play a role in human development across the lifespan. Students examine how behaviors are developed, memories are stored and language is acquired. Students also learn about the symptoms and classifications of psychological disorders, along with the various forms of treatments available. After completing this course, students will be equipped with problem-solving strategies and even learn methods to cope with stress. Practical, everyday application of the content is a focus of this course.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
War, crime, poverty, global warming—our world often seems full of dire warnings and predictions. How can we make sense of it all and still dare to step outside each day? Social Problems I: A World in Crisis will explore some of the biggest challenges facing our world today and prepare you to tackle them head-on. You’ll learn what led to these social problems, what effects they have on our lives and societies, and what possible solutions exist for solving them. Whether you want to save the world from the next pandemic or better understand the effects of the media on society, this course will help you develop a plan of action.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Social Problems 1
It may seem like we live in a sometimes scary and ever-changing world. Everywhere we “look” from the homeless living on the streets, to worldwide health epidemics, to the often negative effects of our global world problems seem to appear at every corner. In Social Problems II: Crisis, Conflict, and Challenges, you’ll explore more of the challenges we face and learn what we can do to reduce the effects of these conflicts and problems. From drug abuse to terrorists to the changing nature of communities in our digital world, we can better face and solve these problems when we have a deeper understanding of their causes and influences on our lives.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Human beings are complex creatures; however, when they interact and begin to form relationships and societies, things become even more complicated. Are we more likely to act differently in a group than we will when we’re alone? How do we learn how to be “human”? Sometimes it can feel as if there are more questions than answers. Sociology I: The Study of Human Relationships seeks to answer these questions and many more as it explores culture, group behavior, and societal institutions and how they affect human behavior. You’ll learn how social beliefs form and how this shapes our lives. How does this happen? Join us and find out.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Sociology I
Why do people disagree on so many big issues? Where do culture wars come from? Maybe you’ve wondered this as you’ve looked through your social media feed or read the latest online article about groups fighting over different social issues. Sociology II: Your Social Life takes a powerful look at how social institutions like families, religion, government, and education shape our world and how collective behavior and social movements can create change. Although the reality of the battles isn’t always pretty, gaining a clearer picture of the different sides can help you better understand how our lives are shaped by entertainment, social institutions, and social change.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Responsible citizenship, including civil and political participation, is essential to maintain a representative government that truly represents the people of the United States. In this course, students learn about the structure of government and how it shares power at the local, state, and federal levels. This course also explores founding principles that inspired the Constitution and Bill of Rights, preserving the freedoms that students experience daily. Students will examine the processes of each branch of government, the election process, and how citizens can impact public policy. The media, interest groups, and influential citizens provide examples of how the government can be affected by informed and active participants. Students will examine the U.S. Court system, and become a part of the process by participating in the judicial decision making process. They will also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world, through domestic policy, foreign policy, and human rights policy.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
U.S. Government and Politics offers a tightly focused and scaffolded curriculum that uses the perspective of political institutions to explore the history, organization, and functions of the U.S. government. Beginning with basic theories of government, moving to the Declaration of Independence, and continuing to the present day, the course explores the relationship between individual Americans and the governing bodies. It covers the political culture of the country and gains insight into the challenges faced by presidents, congressional representatives, and other political activists. It also covers the roles of political parties, interest groups, the media, and the Supreme Court. U.S. Government and Politics is designed to fall in the fourth year of social studies instruction. Students perfect their analytic writing through a scaffolded series of analytic assignments and written lesson tests. Students read annotated primary documents and apply those documents to the course content. The content is based on standards from the National Council for History Education (1997), the National Center for History in the Schools (1996), and the National Council for Social Studies (1994) and is aligned to state standards.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Our U.S. History course traces the nation’s history from the pre-colonial period to the present. Students learn about the Native American, European, and African people who lived in America before it became the United States. They examine the beliefs and philosophies that informed the American Revolution and the subsequent formation of the government and political system. Students investigate the economic, cultural, and social motives for the nation’s expansion, as well as the conflicting notions of liberty that eventually resulted in civil war. The course describes the emergence of the United States as an industrial nation and then focuses on its role in modern world affairs.
Moving into the 20th and 21st centuries, students probe the economic and diplomatic interactions between the United States and other world players while investigating how the world wars, the Cold War, and the “information revolution” affected the lives of ordinary Americans. Woven through this chronological sequence is a strong focus on the changing conditions of women, African Americans, and other minority groups.
The course emphasizes the development of historical analysis skills such as comparing and contrasting, differentiating between facts and interpretations, considering multiple perspectives, and analyzing cause-and-effect relationships. These skills are applied to text interpretation and in written assignments that guide learners step-by-step through problem-solving activities.
The content is based on standards from the National Council for History Education (1997), the National Center for History in the Schools (1996), and the National Council for Social Studies (1994) and is aligned to state standards.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course traces the nation's history from the end of the Civil War to the present. It describes the emergence of the United States as an industrial nation, highlighting social policy as well as its role in modern world affairs. Students evaluate the attempts to bind the nation together during Reconstruction while also exploring the growth of an industrial economy. Moving into the 20th and 21st centuries, students probe the economic and diplomatic interactions between the United States and other world players while investigating how the world wars, the Cold War, and the "information revolution" affected the lives of ordinary Americans. Woven through this chronological sequence is a strong focus on the changing conditions of women, African Americans, and other minority groups. The course emphasizes the development of historical analysis skills such as comparing and contrasting, differentiating between facts and interpretations, considering multiple perspectives, and analyzing cause-and-effect relationships. These skills are applied to text interpretation and in written assignments that guide learners step-by-step through problem-solving activities. The content is based on standards from the National Council for History Education (1997), the National Center for History in the Schools (1996), and the National Council for Social Studies (1994) and is aligned to state standards.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Our U.S. History to the Civil War course traces the nation’s history from the pre-colonial period to the end of the American Civil War. It emphasizes the colonial period and the creation of a new nation and examines the beliefs and philosophies that informed the American Revolution and the subsequent formation of the government and political system.
Students first explore the earliest points of contact between individuals from Europe, Africa, and North America. They then probe the economic, cultural, and social motives for the nation’s expansion, as well as the conflicting notions of liberty that eventually resulted in the Civil War. Woven throughout this narrative history is a strong focus on the changing conditions of women, African Americans, and other minority groups. The ways in which Americans lived, ate, dressed, and interacted are also highlighted.
The course emphasizes the development of historical analysis skills such as comparing and contrasting, differentiating between facts and interpretations, considering multiple perspectives, and analyzing cause-and-effect relationships. These skills are applied to text interpretation and in written assignments that guide learners step-by-step through problem-solving activities.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Maybe you grew up watching movies with female characters like Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, or Ariel. Maybe you’ve wondered why there are stereotypes about women being bad drivers or ignorant about sports. Maybe you want to know about feminism and the women’s movement. The Introduction to Women’s Studies: A Personal Journey Through Film can help you answer these questions. Though it focuses on the experience of women, it’s appropriate for anyone who wants to learn to critically examine films while learning about the history of the women’s movement and how gender, race, and social class influence us. Women have earned their right to stand up and be recognized as equal partners and reap the benefits of their hard work. As the anonymous quote goes, “History is Herstory too..”
*Please note: this course was formerly titled Intro to Women’s Studies
Required Materials:
- Students will be required to have access to the standard editions of the films used in this course:
- Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
- Far From Heaven (2002)
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (Disney Animation – 1937)
- Beauty and the Beast (Disney Animation – 1991)
- Mean Girls (2004)
- The Help (2011)
- A League of Their Own (1992) *If you do not already have access to these movies, you may consider other sources such as your local library.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In our World History course, students learn to see the world today as a product of a process that began thousands of years ago when humans became a speaking, traveling, and trading species. Through historical analysis grounded in primary sources, case studies, and research, students investigate the continuity and change of human culture, governments, economic systems, and social structures.
Students build and practice historical thinking skills, learning to connect specific people, places, events and ideas to the larger trends of world history. In critical reading activities, feedback-rich instruction, and application-oriented assignments, students develop their capacity to reason chronologically, interpret and synthesize sources, identify connections between ideas, and develop well-supported historical arguments. Students write throughout the course, responding to primary sources and historical narratives through journal entries, essays and visual presentations of social studies content. In discussion activities, students respond to the position of others while staking and defending their own claim. The course’s rigorous instruction is supported with relevant materials and active learning opportunities to ensure students at all levels can master the key historical thinking skills.
This course is aligned to state standards and the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Social Studies.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
From Taoism, to Islam, to Christianity, religion inevitably affects us all in some way. On one level, religion can help us commune with and honor our spiritual natures, but it can also divide people and create great strife in the world. World Religions: Exploring Diversity will explore the various characteristics of faith and introduce the fundamentals of the major religions, including Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Shintoism, and Taoism. You’ll trace how these powerful faiths have influenced cultures over thousands of years and helped to shape the face of humanity. After this course, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how religion continues to affect the larger world.
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