HUMANITIES: HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES These course offerings are designed to provide students with an understanding of history and its legacy for current national and world affairs. In ninth grade, students begin their inquiry with an exploration of how and why Europe emerged as the leading economic, political and military power by the dawn of the twentieth century and the consequences of its rise. In tenth grade, students continue with an examination of twentieth century global conflicts and struggles for human rights, followed by a study of United States history during their junior year. Beyond those requirements, students are encouraged to pursue advanced study through semester-length courses. All courses help students further develop the skills of critical reading, historical thinking, thoughtful discussion, and effective writing. Yearlong Required Courses Why Europe? US History (Honors)
Semester Required Course Modern World History
Yearlong Courses AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Art History Fall Semester Courses The Economics of Social Innovation Ethical Leadership and Social Innovation Civic in Action Popular Memory: History through Movies
Spring Semester Courses Good Neighbors? US Foreign Policy, Immigration and Latin America The Economics of Social Innovation
YEARLONG REQUIRED COURSES (2 credits) WHY EUROPE? The Story of Europe’s Rise to Power (Required for 9 graders) th
This course spans from the fourteenth century to the onset of World War Two. These centuries were marked by a significant increase in global activity that connected peoples across continents as never before. This time period also resulted in the rise of European dominance around the world, which marked the dawn of modern society. While Europe's ascent created the mold of how to become an industrialized, militarized, and imperialist power, some historians argue that there was nothing inevitable or predestined about Europe's global power. Students will explore how and why Europe emerged as the leading economic, political, and military power by the dawn of the twentieth century. In addition, students will examine the consequences of Europe's rise to dominance for the peoples of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. A variety of original documents supplement the texts and aid students in developing the essential skills of careful reading, analytical thinking, research, and writing.
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