| Sociology | U.S. History | Government | ||
| Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Term: 1 semester Prerequisite: none |
Grade Level: 11 Credits: 2 Term: 1 year |
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Term(s): 1 semester Prerequisite: none |
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| Course Description: Sociology is an elective course that will meet the semester social studies requirement for graduation. This course is dedicated to the study of human relationships and interaction. Through projects, discussion, film, and research we will chart the course of sociology and examine multiple sociological theories, including those related to conformity, social deviance, and socialization within a society. The course deals with the nature of various forms of behavior and the factors affecting our social relationships. A study is made of the history of sociology, the developments of societies from nomadic post-industrial, and the objective overview of other societies. The class will also explore the effects of culture on a human being, as well as the roles gender, age, family, politics, religion and education play in the socializing process. | Course Description: US History is a junior level course that spans two semesters. Both semesters are required for graduation. The class itself is a general survey course that covers prehistory to the present combining elements of Geography, Economics, Government, Citizenship, Culture, Science, Technology and Society, Constitutional Heritage, and Global Relations. The proper use and display of the Amerian Flag and ethics are also taught. It includes access to the Internet via go.hrw.com that allows for extra homework practice and enrichment projects and links. During the course of the year, the students will have access to Power Point presentations in the class as well as access to bhsmooddle.org to increase their understanding of the individual sections through study guides. The Power Point presentations are downloadable. I include a variety of sources of information including the textbook, historical web sites, video and sound clips, and movies. Through the use of an interactive Smartboard and wireless Internet, the goals and standards in this class are achieved. I also do a combination of daily homework, quizzes and tests with a final exam for each semester. | Course Description: One semester is required for graduation. This course is about the American Government and its role in the political system of the United States. Topics include, but are not limited to, the role of government, the origins of the U.S. Government, the Constitution, the division of powers, state and local governments, the lawmaking process, the branches of government, and the political party system. This class is geared toward studying how Americans should and can interact with the government and influence the lawmaking process in the United States. State laws mandates the U.S. Constitution and the Illinois Constitution exams be passed as a graduation requirement. This requirement is met within the course. Through the knowledge acquired from this course, one will possess the critical-thinking and problem solving skills required to participate in our democracy. |