High School Course Catalog 2009-2010 - Fremont Unified School ...

World History Honors SWFH 10 a 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Honors class prerequisites.
World History is the study of social, cultural, political and technological change. The units of study presented in this course are: The
Rise of Democracy, Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I, Totalitarianism, Holocaust, World War II, and Unresolved
Problems of the Modern World. Students will write a research paper, and read novels such as “All Quiet on the Western Front.”
Writing skills will be developed through essay writing and short reports. Group projects and presentations will be done throughout the
year. Geography skills and interpretations of graphs and charts will be emphasized throughout the year.
World History AP YWIH 11-12 a 10 units/year
Note: Elective credit only.
The AP World History course is designed to follow the course outline as described by College Board. The purpose is to provide
students with a broader understanding of the process and results of greater global contacts and interactions across continents and time
periods. Students will acquire factual knowledge as well as further developing the skills of analysis and evaluation of the cultural,
institutional and technological changes within and between political borders.
European History AP SHLH 10-12 a 10 units/year
This is a rigorous course designed for the student with ability and intense interest in the advanced study of European History. Students
will work with primary documents and use a college-level text. Sophomores who opt to take this course will also fulfill their World
History graduation requirement. Upper classmen may take this course for elective credit. The course begins with a study of the Black
Death and continues to the fall of Communism. The course of study will follow the College Board curriculum in order to prepare for
the AP test in May. There will also be post-test, standards-based curriculum from the California State Framework focusing on a more
global view of today’s cultures. It is strongly recommended that the student has taken Geography in their Freshman year.
U. S. History SHIP 11 a 10 units/year
This course will examine the chronological growth and change of the United States regarding social eras, political developments,
economic policies, and foreign relations. The California Framework units include a review of US History in the 19 th Century after the
Civil War, The Progressive Era, World War I, Roaring 20’s, the Depression years, New Deal, World War II, The Cold War, Civil
Rights Movement, Vietnam, the 80’s and post Cold War. Students will continue to develop research skills, data analysis, written and
oral communication, and service learning related to citizenship. Individual and cooperative group work will be assigned.
U. S. History AP SHIH 11 a 10 units/year
This is a rigorous course designed for the student with high ability and interest in the advanced study of history. Students will work
with primary documents and will write a variety of papers and essay examinations. Course prepares students for the US History
Advanced Placement Exam.
American Government/ SGJP 12 a 10 units/year
Economics SGKP 12 a 10 units/year
Government is a study of the structure of the United States government, the role of the citizen in a democratic republic, the
significance of political parties and lobby groups, and the differences between the national government and the state’s—and the state
and local governments’ powers. Students are required to complete text reading including the Federalist Papers 10, 51 and 78 (as per
the California Framework).
Economics is an introduction to both macroeconomics and microeconomics, consumerism and comparative economic systems.
Graphing skills as well as the ability to read charts and statistical information are used to complete assignments. Assessment of
student work in Government and Economics is heavily dependent on cooperative learning skills, as many units of study require
completion of group projects and service learning. (Satisfactory completion of both courses is also connected to the QUEST senior
project at Irvington).
American Government AP / SSLH 12 a 5 units/each semester
Economics AP (Macro) SSBH 12 a 5 units/each semester
This course is designed for honor students seeking preparation for the Advanced Placement Exams in May in both American
Government and in Macro Economics. This course will examine in greater depth the curriculum investigated in the standard American
Government and Economics courses offered 1 st and 2 nd semester. In addition, primary source documents will be read to increase our
understanding of the democratic process and of the workings of the economic system. Strong writing and discussion skills highly
desired.
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