Transcript Social Studies - Waterloo Community Schools

Social Sciences Courses
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Regular and Advanced Courses
 Any social studies class is designed to
prepare students for college work.
 However, for students looking to
challenge and further develop the study
skills necessary to excel in college,
advanced courses are recommended.
9th Requirements
 U.S. History A/B or Advanced U.S.
History A/B
 Covers political, cultural and social
history
 1st
semester: Reconstruction to New Deal
 2nd semester: WW II to 1975
10th Requirements
 World History A/B
 World
History A: Paleolithic Age to
Middle Ages
 World History B: Middle Ages to
Industrial Revolution
10th Requirements
 Advanced World History A/B
 Advanced
World History: Paleolithic Age
to the Cold War
11th Requirements
 Contemporary Affairs or Advanced
Contemporary Affairs
 Students
will study current local, national,
and international events.
 Arab-Israeli Conflict
A political and diplomatic characterplaying, virtual simulation
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12th Requirements
 Government
 Students
will learn the concepts of our
national, state, and local governments.
Advanced Placement Courses
 AP courses prepare students for the
rigor of college.
 Students may earn college credit
depending on test scores and their
college selection.
AP Social Studies Courses
 U.S. History A/B
 Students
cover U.S. History from
exploration to present-day.
 U.S. Government
 Students
will learn the concepts of our
national, state, and local governments.
Dual Enrollment
 Dual enrollment courses allow students
to earn college and West High credit.
 Students are exposed to college rigor,
while still having high school support.
Dual Enrollment
 There are no tuition or book charges,
which will save students money when
they enter college.
 These credits transfer to all state
colleges.
Social Sciences Dual Enrollment
 Western Civilization I
 Traces
the development of western
civilization from prehistory to the end of
the High Middle Ages.
 Western Civilization III
 Traces
the period from the French
Revolution until the present.
Social Sciences Dual Enrollment
 Introduction to Psychology
 The
study of individual behavior
 Introduction to Sociology
 The
study of the basic principles, concepts,
and research findings of social life
Economics Requirement
 Social Sciences Economics
 Designed
for college-bound students
 Provides overview of micro and macro
economics
 Counts towards RAI score
Social Science Electives
 Sociology
 The
study of basic principles, concepts, and
research findings of social life
 Psychology
 The
study of individual behavior
Social Sciences Electives
 African American History and Culture
 Covers
the role of African- Americans in
United States history
 Geography
 Covers
the regions and the people through
the five themes of geography
Social Studies Electives
 Law, Order, and Society
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Criminal justice class centered on crimes and why crimes
happen
10-12th grade course
 Behavioral Psychology
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Students will study the abnormal behavior of people
11th-12th grade course
Social Studies Electives
 International Relations
 Participate in Model UN Conference at UNI in Spring
 Governmental and international careers explored
 Explore how the UN works
 Explore different international organizations (NGOS, IGOs)