INTEGRITY EDUCATIONAL CENTER

C SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES
Course Title: Contemporary World Studies Grade Level: 10
Credit: 5 Fulfills Graduation Requirement: Yes
Prerequisite: None
This one —semester course examines non-European regions of the world, focusing on
physical and human geography, history and current issues. Three or four regions will be
covered-Latin America, Middle East, Sub- Saharan Africa and East Asia. Topic will
include globalization, post-colonial development/nation —building and social
justice/human rights. A fourth unit Current Global Issue ( instead) event, will allow
teacher the flexibility to address breaking issues of the day. Students will produce a
Technology Project.
Course Title: United States History Grade Level: 11
Credit: 10 Fulfills Graduation Requirement: Yes
Prerequisite: None
This is a year long course that emphasizes 20 th century U.S. History. Students will
investigate several themes, among them; the formation and development of our shared
national character traits. The experiences and contributions of the various groups in our
multi-cultural society. Included here are ,religious, socio-economic, and gender groups.
The growing influences of our federal government, and the ongoing tension between
individual rights and governmental power. The growth of American culture, especially
literature, art, music and architecture. Students will produce a Technology Project.
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