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| Grade
7 |
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The World
and Us - Part I
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- Physical and cultural geography of the Americas, Europe, the Middle
East, Asia, Australia and Oceania
- Current events as they relate to the curriculum
- Study skills and writing skills; basic principals of research
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| Grade
8 |
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The World
and Us - Part II
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- Physical and cultural geography of Africa
- Geography and history of the Atlantic world, including the Columbia
Exchange
- Structure of U.S. Government on local, state and national levels
- Current events as they relate to the curriculum
- Study skills and writing skills; basic principles of research
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| Grade
9 |
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- Prehistoric times to 1450 C.E.
- Ancient civilizations of Egypt, the Middle East, Greece, Rome, China,
India and the Americas; Byzantium, Africa and Medieval Europe
- Current events as they relate to the curriculum
- Study skills and writing skills; basic principles of research; use
of primary resources
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| Grade
10 |
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- Development of Americal political, economic, social, and cultural
life, with special emphasis on period 1800-2000
- Current events as they relate to the curriculum
- Study and writing skills and basic principles of research; use of
primary sources; historical essays
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Business
Leadership
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- Leadership skills in business including leading discussions, presenting
and defending a position, analyzing alternatives for action.
- Business leadership as it relates to ethics, social responsibility,
budget and finance, management, and investments
- Guest speakers from the business world
- Basic principles of personal finance and career opportunities in business
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| Grade
11 |
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- Political, social, and cultural development of modern European civilization
from the Renaissance to present
- Current events as they relate to the curriculum
- Study skills and basic principles of research; use of primary sources
- Historical essays and historical research paper
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Economics
(Elective)
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- An introduction to basic economic concepts including banking, labor
relations, and international trade
- Information to help students make informed decisions as consumers
- Overview of investments and the stock market
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Introduction to Psychology
(Elective)
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- Science of behavior and mental processes
- Introduction to understanding the nature of intelligence, motivation
and personalities
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| Grade
12 |
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Twentieth Century
History
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- Study of major themes in twentieth century world history
- Overview of U.S. foreign policy
- Study of current American politics; preparation for active citizenship
- History research paper/ Senior Symposium (graduation requirement)
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Introduction to Psychology
(Elective)
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- Science of behavior and mental processes
- Introduction to understanding the nature of intelligence, motivation
and personalities
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Economics
(elective)
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- Introduction to basic economic concepts: banking, labor relations,
international trade
- Information to help students make informed decisions as consumers
- Overview of investments and the stock market
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