9TH GRADE HUMANITIES The 9th grade humanities program consists of three trimester courses in history, religious studies, and the arts. Each ninth grade student is required to complete the history and religion component along with one introductory art trimester of his or her choosing.
6110 HUMANITIES: HUMAN RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE SINGLE TRIMESTER
This course introduces students to the study of social justice movements and human rights issues. Students will trace the origins and history of international human rights and consider human rights in practice today, exploring how different actors— such as national governments, the UN, international courts, NGOs, and individuals—influence human rights around the world. Students consider current challenges in human rights, and the ways that social justice movements promote and protect human rights, as well as the influence of social media on social justice movements. In conjunction with the Humanities: Religious Studies course, students will be well prepared for future history and global studies courses. They will learn research, critical thinking, writing, and rhetoric that will serve as a foundation for future classes. The course will emphasize CORE – the 9th grade theme. Students will be evaluated based on rubrics linked to Curiosity, Organization, Reflection and Empathy for each unit.
6710 HUMANITIES: RELIGIOUS STUDIES SINGLE TRIMESTER This course introduces students to the academic study of religion and philosophy by exploring Buddhism, Islam, and the major theories of Western Ethics. Students study Buddhism and Islam in its historical and cultural contexts, an-
alyzing its core values and practices before completing a research project exploring its impact around the globe today. Additionally, this course introduces students to the discipline of philosophy by studying the key ideas in western ethics, providing them the necessary background to write a thesis defense paper on an applied ethics topic of their choice. In conjunction with the Humanities: History course, this course provides students with a broader perspective of global issues. By practicing research, critical thinking, writing, and rhetoric, students will be well prepared for future history and global studies courses at Williston and beyond. The course will emphasize CORE—the 9th grade theme. Students will also be evaluated based on rubrics linked to Curiosity, Organization, Reflection and Empathy throughout the course.
HUMANITIES: ARTS SINGLE TRIMESTER
Ninth graders will each choose one of the following arts courses as part of their humanities sequence. See the Visual and Performing Arts section for course descriptions. • 7050 2D Foundations • 7060 3D Foundations • 7210 Drawing • 7120 Digital Design • 7501 Darkroom Photography • 7502 Digital Photography • 7511 Film Making I • 7601 Acting and the Theater I • 7734 Concert Choir • 7745 Instrumental Ensemble
6105 WORLD HISTORY (10) YEARLONG COURSE
The course will begin in 1200CE and reach the present day covering all regions of the world by focusing on geography, history, religion and art. 2021-22 COURSE OF STUDIES 33
