Course Description Book - Hortonville Area School District

Social SciencesCourse Description Book 2012-2013Global Studies/Civics (1003-04) will explore the geography of the world and how government functions in other countries with an in-depth focus on thegovernment of the United States. The geography lessons will cover the world: Human and Physical geography, graph reading, statistical analysis, andemphasize the use of charts and graphs. Civics will focus on the rights/responsibilities of citizenship instead of just the formation of US Government. Thecourse allows for simulations like mock trial and student congress, where students write and pass resolutions and bills. This is a required course forfreshmen starting with the Class of 2015.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 9Integrated Global Studies/Civics and English 9 * (1005-06) integrates the study of English with Global Studies (world geography and civics). Studentswill explore the geography of our planet and the way government works through the study of literature and composition. It will provide an introductoryoverview of world geography, regions and culture while discussing the main characteristics and traits of each region. Regional connections to UnitedStates, global economy and current events will also be emphasized. The governmental study of the United States will be geared toward connectingnational governmental knowledge to local, understanding the citizen’s role (rights and responsibilities), and bringing government to a more personal level.Literature and non-fiction works will be included from the various regions that are studied. The content and Assessments of both courses will becombined to give students a clearer understanding of how literacy works and the process of writing are connected to the world in which they live.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 9Global Studies/Civics and Integrated English 9 Honors * (1015-16) integrates the study of English with Global Studies (world geography and civics).Students will explore the geography of our planet and the way government works through the study of literature and composition. It will provide anintroductory overview of world geography, regions and culture while discussing the main characteristics and traits of each region. Regional connections toUnited States, global economy and current events will also be emphasized. The governmental study of the United States will be geared toward connectingnational governmental knowledge to local, understanding the citizen’s role (rights and responsibilities), and bringing government to a more personal level.Literature and non-fiction works will be included from the various regions that are studied. The content and Assessments of both courses will becombined to give students a clearer understanding of how literacy works and the process of writing are connected to the world in which they live.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 9U.S. History (1009-10) is required for all 11 graders STARTING WITH THE CLASS OF 2015. The course will cover the period of U.S. History from1800 to the present. Units of study include Jacksonion Democracy, Manifest Destiny, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrial Revolution, WestwardExpansion, Imperialism, the Progressive Movement, WWI and its aftermath, the 1920’s, the Depression, WWII and its aftermath to current history. Thestudy of basic economic concepts and current significant events will be covered.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 11Advanced Placement U. S. History (1011-12) is a college level course that will prepare students with the analytical skills and knowledge necessary todeal with problems in U S History. Opportunities will be offered to prepare for the Advanced Placement United States History test. Students who elect totake and pass the AP exam have the opportunity to receive college credits.‣ - U.S. History (1 credit) All Year 11, 1236