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History / Social Science SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS (L5104) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Language other than English college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Fluency in oral Spanish or completion of Spanish 3. This course is designed for fluent Spanish speakers and nonnatives coming from Spanish 3 who need to develop higherlevel writing and reading skills. This course is a year-long course divided into 2 semesters: A & B. It maximizes the skills a native speaker may lack in writing and reading. This course also engages learners in advancing their speaking, writing, and grammar skills at a preparatory level before entering Advanced Placement Spanish. The course further develops the maturity of the students in the knowledge of cultural ideas and events of the Spanish Language both in North and South America. Some activities include: pair activities; group activities; essay writing; oral presentations; cooperative learning; and exposure to, and mastery of beginning literary works of high value. Homework will be required for 4-5 days and the Internet will be used for research and interactive activities. This course may not be repeated for credit. History/Social Science Department Summary 9TH GRADE—LIFE SKILLS Life Skills 10TH GRADE—WORLD STUDIES World Studies a Advanced Placement (AP) World History a World Studies (Early Intermediate ELD) a 11TH GRADE—UNITED STATES HISTORY United States History-1865 too the Present a Advanced Placement (AP) United States History a United States History-1865 to the Present (Early Intermediate ELD) a 12TH GRADE—U.S. GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS Economics g U.S. Government a Advanced Placement (AP) Macro Economics g Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Government & Politics a Economics (Early Intermediate ELD) g U.S. Government (Early Intermediate ELD) a ELECTIVE COURSES Child and Human Development g Introduction To Geography LGBTQ Studies (Gay/Lesbian Studies) g Peers In Action Psychology 1 g Psychology 2 g Psychology 3 Transpersonal Psychology In all non-elective courses, students will create curriculumrelated products using computer applications, including the Internet and desktop publishing, as resources. a This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘a’ History-Social Science college entrance requirement. g This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Graduation Requirement: Students must earn 30 credits of History/Social Science in the following required courses: World Studies OR AP World History (10 credits) U.S. History OR AP U.S. History (10 credits) U.S. Government OR AP U.S. Government (5 credits) Economics OR AP Macroeconomics (5 credits) Course Descriptions: 9th Grade—Life Skills LIFE SKILLS (L4920) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grade 9 Prerequisite: None. The purpose of Life Skills is to give students the skills to become successful at coping with issues of adolescence and the transition to high school. As a result of taking this class, students will feel greater self-esteem and personal power over their lives. Life Skills has six themes: responsibility and coping with peer pressure, learning styles and time manage- 34
ment, communication skills, management of stress and emotions, commitment to values and beliefs and sexual decision making. Activities will include communication practice, analysis of the learning/thinking styles of the student and others, decision making simulations and a visit to the career center. There will be extensive use of cooperative learning and group interaction. All 9th grade students will be scheduled for this class. This course may not be repeated for credit. 10th Grade—World Studies WORLD STUDIES (L4100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 10 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘a’ History-Social Science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Different historical units expose students to the following themes: revolution, forms of government, industrialization, imperialism and the struggle for national independence, war and genocide. Students will examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world from the late 18th century to the present. They will explore the growing interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world and begin to define their individual role as members of the global society. Students will be introduced to historical research and be required to complete a research project each semester. They will also be required to complete a variety of writing assignments such as essay tests, journal entries, comparative essays and creative writing. This course will expose students to a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning, discussion, simulations, lecture, supplementary readings and the use of technology. Homework is assigned regularly. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) WORLD HISTORY (L4120) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 10 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘a’ History-Social Science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (the College Board system that approves AP curriculum requires open enrollment for all AP courses). However, interested students should have strong motivation and a significant interest in the subject. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP test. This course may be taken in lieu of World Studies and is intended for 10 th - grade students (grade 11/12 students may take the course if enrollment space is available). Students should be proficient in analytical and expository writing. AP World History is designed to develop greater understanding of global geographic, historical, economic, political, and social processes and interactions between human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of historical factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. Focused primarily on the past 1,500 years, the course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological accomplishments prior to the this time period and connects these developments with the contemporary world. Due to the depth if the course material, students should expect a minimum of 5 hours of outside work per week to complete course requirements. All students will receive a summer assignment. This course may not be repeated for credit. WORLD STUDIES (ELD) (L4100S) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘a’ History-Social Science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teacher recommendation. This course has been designed to provide Academic Literacy support for Early Intermediate English Language Learners. Different historical units expose students to the following themes: revolution, forms of government, industrialization, imperialism and the struggle for national independence, war and genocide. Students will examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world from the late 18th century to the present. They will explore the growing interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world and begin to define their individual role as members of the global society. They will also be required to complete a variety of writing assignments and assessments including essays tests, journal entries, informational and argumentative writing. This course will expose students to a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning, discussion, simulations, lecture, supplementary readings and the use of technology. Homework is assigned regularly. This course may not be repeated for credit. 11th Grade—United States History UNITED STATES HISTORY - 1865 TO THE PRESENT (L4200) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 11 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘a’ History-Social Science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This is a two-semester survey of United States history which focuses on the social, economic, political, intellectual and international developments in the twentieth century. The first semester begins with an investigation of the foundations of America and continues with an in-depth study of the Progressive Era. It covers United States history through the start of World War II. The second semester begins with United States’ participation in World War II and continues through the present. The course uses a textbook and a variety of supplementary materials and includes classroom activities of lecture, discussion, multimedia presentations, cooperative grouping, games, simulations and individual projects. A research project is required both semesters. Students will also learn to analyze and interpret primary sources. Upon completion of this course, students should have a good understanding of America’s continuity and change. Homework may be assigned daily. Students will use the Internet and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) UNITED STATES HISTORY (L4710) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 11 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘A’ History-Social Science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (the College Board system that approves AP curriculum requires open enrollment for all AP courses). However, interested students should have strong motivation and a significant interest in the subject. Students enrolled in History / Social Science 35
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