Social Studies

In this course, you'll learn about native peoples who originally explored the land. You'll trace the paths of explorers and examine how colonies became the United States after breaking away from England. You'll study the founding principles of the US government, the acquisition of new territory post-colonial times, the causes and events of the Civil War, and post-Civil War America. You'll discover the impact industrialization in the United States had on the economy and society. You'll study the Progressive Era, World War I, the interwar period, the Great Depression, and World War II. You'll learn about the period after World War II, when the United States was seen as one of two world superpowers (with the USSR) and entered into the Cold War. You'll study the Civil Rights movement, the development of a counterculture, and the resurgence of conservatism. The course concludes with a discussion of modern technological advancements, terrorism, and the current state of politics. Students are given an opportunity to identify core concepts through the reading material and then apply that knowledge in review activities. Comprehension will be assessed through formative activities and multiple-choice exams.

In this course, you'll learn about native peoples who originally explored the land. You'll trace the paths of explorers and examine how colonies became the United States after breaking away from England. You'll study the founding principles of the US government, the acquisition of new territory post-colonial times, the causes and events of the Civil War, and post-Civil War America. You'll discover the impact industrialization in the United States had on the economy and society. You'll study the Progressive Era, World War I, the interwar period, the Great Depression, and World War II. You'll learn about the period after World War II, when the United States was seen as one of two world superpowers (with the USSR) and entered into the Cold War. You'll study the Civil Rights movement, the development of a counterculture, and the resurgence of conservatism. The course concludes with a discussion of modern technological advancements, terrorism, and the current state of politics.

Students are given an opportunity to identify core concepts through the reading material and then apply that knowledge in review activities. Comprehension will be assessed through formative activities, multiple-choice exams, a research assignment, and a comprehensive final exam.

In the first part of the United States Government and Economics (College Prep) course, you'll examine the historical forces that influenced the English and, later, American governments and the forms of government created. You'll also investigate the way the government functions and learn about the US Constitution. The final part of the course centers on citizenship and the election process.

In the second part of the course, you’ll explore economics; the study of human choices in the face of limited resources. The course covers basic market concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, government regulation, and trade. You’ll learn useful life skills in the personal finance section of the course. You’ll examine modern issues in economics such as poverty, modern farming, and the complicated problems faced by modern cities.

Students are given an opportunity to identify core concepts through the reading material and then apply that knowledge in review activities. Comprehension will be assessed through formative activities and multiple-choice exams.

In this course, you'll learn about native peoples who originally explored the land. You'll trace the paths of explorers and examine how colonies became the United States after breaking away from England. You'll study the founding principles of the US government, the acquisition of new territory post-colonial times, the causes and events of the Civil War, and post-Civil War America. You'll discover the impact industrialization in the United States had on the economy and society. You'll study the Progressive Era, World War I, the interwar period, the Great Depression, and World War II. You'll learn about the period after World War II, when the United States was seen as one of two world superpowers (with the USSR) and entered into the Cold War. You'll study the Civil Rights movement, the development of a counterculture, and the resurgence of conservatism. The course concludes with a discussion of modern technological advancements, terrorism, and the current state of politics.

Students are given an opportunity to identify core concepts through the reading material and then apply that knowledge in review activities. Comprehension will be assessed through formative activities, multiple-choice exams, a research assignment, and a comprehensive final exam.

In the first part of the United States Government and Economics (College Prep) course, you'll examine the historical forces that influenced the English and, later, American governments and the forms of government created. You'll also investigate the way the government functions and learn about the US Constitution. The final part of the course centers on citizenship and the election process.

In the second part of the course, you’ll explore economics; the study of human choices in the face of limited resources. The course covers basic market concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, government regulation, and trade. You’ll learn useful life skills in the personal finance section of the course. You’ll examine modern issues in economics such as poverty, modern farming, and the complicated problems faced by modern cities.

Students are given an opportunity to identify core concepts through the reading material and then apply that knowledge in review activities. Comprehension will be assessed through formative activities and multiple-choice exams.

In the first part of the United States Government and Economics (College Prep) course, you'll examine the historical forces that influenced the English and, later, American governments and the forms of government created. You'll also investigate the way the government functions and learn about the US Constitution. The final part of the course centers on citizenship and the election process.

In the second part of the course, you’ll explore economics; the study of human choices in the face of limited resources. The course covers basic market concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, government regulation, and trade. You’ll learn useful life skills in the personal finance section of the course. You’ll examine modern issues in economics such as poverty, modern farming, and the complicated problems faced by modern cities.

Students are given an opportunity to identify core concepts through the reading material and then apply that knowledge in review activities. Comprehension will be assessed through formative activities, multiple-choice exams, a research assignment, and a comprehensive final exam.

In the World Geography course, you will begin by looking at the Earth as part of the universe. From there, you will look at how geography is used. You will study the geography, culture, history, and economic activities of North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, Asia, and Africa.

In this course, you’ll briefly study the features and achievements of ancient civilizations. You’ll learn about significant social and political changes in Europe during the Renaissance and Age of Exploration. You’ll discover the impact of migration of people, goods, and diseases to the Americas and Oceania. You’ll compare Chinese, Japanese, African, and American societies as they existed during the early modern period. You’ll also study Islamic empires that formed during the early modern period. You’ll learn about the Enlightenment and the effects of industrialization. You’ll discover how states in the western hemisphere developed after gaining independence from European colonial powers. You’ll learn about imperialism and the events leading up to the Great War. You'll study the great depression and its impact on the world. You’ll identify how people in Asia, Africa, and Latin America sought to gain independence from colonial powers. Finally, you’ll study the impact of World War II, the Cold War, and globalization on the world.

Students are given an opportunity to identify core concepts through the reading material and then apply that knowledge in review activities. Comprehension will be assessed through formative assessments, multiple-choice exams, and a final comprehensive exam.

In this course, you’ll briefly study the features and achievements of ancient civilizations. You’ll learn about significant social and political changes in Europe during the Renaissance and Age of Exploration. You’ll discover the impact of migration of people, goods, and diseases to the Americas and Oceania. You’ll compare Chinese, Japanese, African, and American societies as they existed during the early modern period. You’ll also study Islamic empires that formed during the early modern period. You’ll learn about the Enlightenment and the effects of industrialization. You’ll discover how states in the western hemisphere developed after gaining independence from European colonial powers. You’ll learn about imperialism and the events leading up to the Great War. You'll study the great depression and its impact on the world. You’ll identify how people in Asia, Africa, and Latin America sought to gain independence from colonial powers. Finally, you’ll study the impact of World War II, the Cold War, and globalization on the world.

Students are given an opportunity to identify core concepts through the reading material and then apply that knowledge in review activities. Comprehension will be assessed through formative activities, multiple-choice exams, a research assignment, and a comprehensive final exam.