· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
GEOGRAPHY
Grade: 9 (Required)
Length of Course: First Semester
Prerequisite: None
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how to use maps, globes, and other graphic tools.
2. The students will understand the physical nature of the earth's surface as well as natural resources, climates and weather.
3. The student will understand the continents and the people who inhabit them.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The subject matter of this course will include our earth as a whole, the continents and the individual countries people that make them up. The individual countries will be covered in topography, climate, agriculture, industry, fishing forestry, natural resources, government, and leading cities.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
Grade: 9 (Required)
Length of Course: Second Semester
Prerequisite: None
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the first of 3 semesters of an introductory course in American history, beginning with Pre‑Colombian times. The wide variety of forces that shaped history will be studied. The political, economic, and social aspects of American history will be examined. Current events are also an integral part of the class.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
· Pass a comprehensive exam covering facts of a particular era at the end of each chapter, and pass a similar exam at the end of the semester.
· Pass quizzes.
· Complete all assignments.
· Actively participate in class discussions.
· Become responsible for reading assignments.
· Have a general working knowledge of the United States and world geography.
· Be aware of current events in local, national, and international news.
Grade: 10 (Required)
Length of Course: First and Second Semester
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of American History I
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the second and third of 3 semesters of an introductory course in American history. The wide variety of forces that shaped history will be studied. The political, economic, and social aspects of American history will be examined. Current events are also an integral part of the class.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
· Pass a comprehensive exam covering facts of a particular era at the end of each chapter, and pass a similar exam each semester.
· Pass quizzes.
· Complete all assignments.
· Actively participate in class discussions.
· Become responsible for reading assignments.
· Have a general working knowledge of the United States and world geography.
· Be aware of current events in local, national, and international news.
Grade: 11 & 12 (Elective)
Length of Course: First Semester
Prerequisite: None
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
To help students understand:
1) The development of prehistoric man.
2) How ancient civilizations shaped our modern world.
3) Greece and Rome added much to the western world.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a general survey course covering man from prehistoric through early civilization. We will study various regions, continents, and nations of the ancient world. The study will look at early civilizations politically, economically, and socially and their impact on the modern world. The course will relate people and places of the past to the present.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
· Pass a comprehensive exam at the end of each unit and a similar exam each semester.
· Pass all quizzes.
· Complete all class assignment.
· Actively participate in class discussions.
· Be responsible for reading in text.
· Have a general working knowledge of world geography.
· Be aware of current events in local, national, and international news.
· Complete class projects.
Grade: 11 & 12 (Elective)
Length of Course: Second Semester
Prerequisite: None
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a general survey course covering world history from early civilization to modern day. We will study various regions, continents, and nations of the modern world. The study will look at past and present civilizations politically, economically, and socially and their impact on today’s world. The course will relate people and places of the past to the present. Topics covered include:
· The great political revolutions, the rise of nationalism and democracy.
· The age of imperialism and nationalism leads to World War I and II.
· The problems and challenges of the second half of the twentieth century.
· How cultural clashes have shaped society.
· How throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· The characteristics of different economic systems, institutions, and incentives.
· Geographical and political boundaries of the world.
· How shortages of resources can affect us.
· What it takes to become an informed, participating, and productive member of the world.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
· Pass a comprehensive exam at the end of each unit and a similar exam each semester.
· Pass all quizzes.
· Complete all class assignment.
· Actively participate in class discussions.
· Be responsible for reading in text.
· Have a general working knowledge of world geography.
· Be aware of current events in local, national, and international news.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Grade: 11 & 12 (Elective)
Length of Course: First or Second Semester
Prerequisite: None
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will look at current happenings in the United States and the world. Recent events will be discussed from the viewpoint of what led up to it and how it will impact society and the world in days/years to come. Current events from the political and social arenas will be discussed as well as those from the fields of entertainment, scientific discoveries, technology, medicine, sports, etc.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
Grade: 11,12 (Required Course)
Length of Course: First or Second Semester
Prerequisite: None
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1) The student will demonstrate his or her knowledge of our political system and its dependence by the citizenry.
2) The student will develop an understanding of the responsibilities of the citizenship.
3) Students will be involved in an in‑depth study of the functions, powers and interrelationships of the three branches of government.
4) The student will evaluate and analyze the power groups that influence leaders.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will study the basic principles of the American constitutional system, including an in‑depth study of the constitution and its amendments. The functions of political parties, the electoral process, public opinion and its role in American politics will also be studied. The basic nature of the major forms of government in the world today will be covered making comparison with democracy.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
· Pass a comprehensive exam at the end of each unit and at the end of the semester.
· Complete work assignments on individual chapters.
· Complete individual projects as assigned.
· Be attentive and participate in class.
Grade: 11 &12 (Elective)
Length of Course: First or Second Semester
Prerequisite: None
Sociology may be taken from a WIT instructor, for college credit, as an early bird class in our building. This is recommended only for students that are going on to a four-year or two year college in general studies (not vocational).
A separate sociology class is offered by district staff for those who do not desire to obtain or need college credit.
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1) To recognize the role of the sociological perspective in the study of society.
2) To recognize the function of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-racial and gender fair groups in the process of socialization.
3) To appreciate the variety of cultures and the role of language in transmitting the cultural heritage of a society.
4) To identify social institutions and the role each plays in transmitting culture.
5) To recognize the importance of childhood, adolescence, and the adult years as a part of socialization.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Sociology is the study of society. A main focus of study is on group behavior and the actions of individuals within groups rather than on individual actions. The interaction and reaction of group behavior is studied. Sociology helps us see how human actions and beliefs are shaped and how these in turn shape society. The class is structured to apply the principles of the social skills of cooperation, group interaction, and participation.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
1) Read textbook assignments.
2) Complete daily and extended assignments.
3) Keep a notebook of vocabulary terms and class notes.
4) Participate in class discussion and group activities.
5) Keep a journal over a current social problem or sociological topic.
6) Follow the basic class rules of cooperation and group interaction.
7) Pass comprehensive unit and semester tests.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
· Pass a comprehensive exam at the end of each unit and a similar exam each semester.
· Pass all quizzes.
· Complete all class assignment.
· Actively participate in class discussions.
· Be responsible for reading in text.
· Have a general working knowledge of world geography.
· Be aware of current events in local, national, and international news.
Complete class projects.
Grade: 11 &12 (Elective)
Length of Course: Second Semester
Prerequisite: None
Psychology is offered by a WIT instructor, for college credit, as an early bird class in our building.
CURRICULUM STANDARDS:
· Understands the impact of social issues on society.
· Understands basic physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of human beings.
· Understands personal and public issues.
· Understands features of the local community, state, nation, and the world.
· Understands ways in which people live, change, and adapt in the global environment.
· Understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
· Understands how governing groups grant and distribute power and responsibility.
· Understands that change/continuity are historical constants.
· Understands that throughout history, people have sought to meet needs and satisfy desires.
· Understands the contribution of all races, religions, cultures, and regions to a common cultural heritage.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1) To recognize the role of the sociological perspective in the study of society.
2) To recognize the function of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-racial and gender fair groups in the process of socialization.
3) To appreciate the variety of cultures and the role of language in transmitting the cultural heritage of a society.
4) To identify social institutions and the role each plays in transmitting culture.
5) To recognize the importance of childhood, adolescence, and the adult years as a part of socialization.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Sociology is the study of society. A main focus of study is on group behavior and the actions of individuals within groups rather than on individual actions. The interaction and reaction of group behavior is studied. Sociology helps us see how human actions and beliefs are shaped and how these in turn shape society. The class is structured to apply the principles of the social skills of cooperation, group interaction, and participation.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
1) Read textbook assignments.
2) Complete daily and extended assignments.
3) Keep a notebook of vocabulary terms and class notes.
4) Participate in class discussion and group activities.
5) Keep a journal over a current social problem or sociological topic.
6) Follow the basic class rules of cooperation and group interaction.
7) Pass comprehensive unit and semester tests.
EVALUATION
1. Journal/vocabulary notebooks are required.
2. Daily grades include in-class activities and in-class worksheets, application assignments, use of cooperative learning skills, and quizzes.
3. Projects (double grade)
4. Tests (double grade)