Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

and the Middle East, the impact of ethnic and separatist movements, the role of
globalization, nationalism and internationalism and global problems such as the
environment, the development of economic interdependence, and various others.
The course utilizes a variety of readings as well as a series of simulations and
student run seminars. Role playing and group participation help bring historical
and current crises to life for the students. Students will be able to recognize and
differentiate simple bias from propaganda in new sources.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
PSYCHOLOGY 251 (H/AP), 252 (AE), 253 (CP)
Grade: 11, 12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisites: A- in AE US History I or II or B in H US History I or II
for AP Psychology
Psychology introduces students to the concepts, principles, theories, and
methodologies within the general field of psychology, which studies the
behavior and mental processes of humans and animals. Topics addressed in this
class include but are not limited to research methodology, psychobiology,
sensation and perception, cognition, intelligence, learning, memory,
consciousness, child and adolescent development, personality, and
psychopathology. The course parallels many ideas and principles addressed
through the behavioral and social sciences. Throughout this course, there is an
emphasis on relating and applying ideas and concepts addressed in class, the
text, and outside literature to current events and social trends occurring in our
local community and the world at large.
AP Psychology
Carries the possibility of college credit if students take the AP examination.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
POLITICAL SCIENCE 272 (Semester Course)
Grade: 11 ,12 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisites: This course is for juniors and seniors
This course is designed as a basic introduction to the study of political science on
the federal, state, and local levels. Special emphasis is placed on the tools of the
political scientist and on topics of current interest. Students study the electoral
process at the federal, state and local levels. The course considers the
relationship between political theory and historical and current events. Active
participation in political activity is an important component of the class.
The possibility of the AP examination exists for students who are willing to do
some additional preparation.
Semester course, 5 times per week, 2.5 credits.
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