weeks during the summer. They use various experimental methods specific to their chosen mentor’s research expertise to answer their research question. Students are encouraged to participate in various meetings that members of their research group attend, such as research group meetings, journal clubs, and departmental seminars. RESEARCH SCIENCE IV: SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION Grades: 12 Prerequisites: Research Science III In this culminating course, students learn how to analyze and present their research findings from their summer laboratory experience. Students write a paper on their research project in peerreview journal format. Students create a scientific poster similar to what would be presented at a professional conference. Students prepare and present an oral PowerPoint presentation to interested members of The Summit Country Day School community. The paper, poster, and oral presentation prepares the students to apply for local or national science competitions. SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE
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CP Modern U.S. History CP Modern World History Hon. Modern World History AP World History CP U.S. Government CP American Culture Hon. Holocaust/Human Behavior Hon. Global Issues AP U.S. History AP U.S. Government & Politics AP Psychology AP Human Geography AP Macro & Micro Economics
2 Semesters 2 Semesters 2 Semesters 2 Semesters 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semesters 2 Semesters 2 Semesters 2 Semesters 2 Semesters
1 1 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 1 1
0.00 0.00 0.666 1.333 0.000 0.000 0.666 0.666 1.333 1.333 1.333 1.333 1.333
CP MODERN U.S. HISTORY Grades: 9 Inquiry based learning focuses on the use of primary sources as students develop historical thinking skills. Special emphasis centers on the development of the unique patterns and institutions that make the United States what it is today. Major points of concentration include the political and intellectual traditions, economic patterns, diplomatic events, and social and cultural events that shaped the nation, and the history of women and minorities.
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