classroom on their own time as independent study in order to keep up with material students are expected to know but may not be covered in class. SOCIAL STUDIES United States History 5 credits Grade 9 This course is a topical, chronological approach to the understanding of American History from the Civil War to the Great Depression. The course is designed to provide students with the information that will allow them to understand the social, political, moral, and economic institutions of this nation. Special emphasis will be placed on the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrial Age, Urbanization, the Progressive Era, Imperialism, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression. Geography, Civics, and the roles and contributions of minority groups will be infused into the curriculum. United States History I Honors 5 credits: (Weighted) Grade 9 Prerequisite: 85 or better in Social Studies 8 and Language Arts 8 An advanced multi-cultural and in-depth chronological investigation of American History from the Civil War to the Great Depression is presented. Lectures and student-centered activities are designed to acquaint and prepare the students for the college environment. Students will explore the economic, technological and social changes that occurred as the United States moved into the Era of Urbanization. Students will also examine the impact of Imperialism and the emergence of the United States as a Post World War I power. Study of current events and citizenship are included to foster the students’ future participation in our democratic process.
classroom on their own time as independent study in order to keep up with material students are expected to know but may not be covered in class. SOCIAL STUDIES United States History 5 credits Grade 9 This course is a topical, chronological approach to the understanding of American History from the Civil War to the Great Depression. The course is designed to provide students with the information that will allow them to understand the social, political, moral, and economic institutions of this nation. Special emphasis will be placed on the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrial Age, Urbanization, the Progressive Era, Imperialism, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression. Geography, Civics, and the roles and contributions of minority groups will be infused into the curriculum. United States History I Honors 5 credits: (Weighted) Grade 9 Prerequisite: 85 or better in Social Studies 8 and Language Arts 8 An advanced multi-cultural and in-depth chronological investigation of American History from the Civil War to the Great Depression is presented. Lectures and student-centered activities are designed to acquaint and prepare the students for the college environment. Students will explore the economic, technological and social changes that occurred as the United States moved into the Era of Urbanization. Students will also examine the impact of Imperialism and the emergence of the United States as a Post World War I power. Study of current events and citizenship are included to foster the students’ future participation in our democratic process.