Social Studies

LHS Credit: . 50 Social Studies

In Civics, students will:

● gain an understanding of the law and the legal system of the United States

● be aware of current issues and be encouraged to participate as citizens in the legal system

● receive an introduction to the origin and development of our legal system

Credit: .50 Social Studies (Grade 12)

In Economics, students will:

● develop an understanding of the basics of microeconomics and macroeconomics

● be presented a framework for studying economic concepts, processes, and issues

● study the American economic system, other types of economic systems, their functions, and their effects around the world

Credit: 1.0 Social Studies Fee: Student pays for textbook and AP Exam

In AP Human Geography, students will:

● examine human geography as an introductory college course

● introduction to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface

● employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences

● learn the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice, understand cultural and intellectual developments and interactions among and within societies ● realize the changes in functions and structures of states and in attitudes toward states and political identities 

Recommended: IB History of Americas 11 or AP US History (applies only to IB History of Americas 12)

This Higher Level History Program is a two-year curriculum. It is a comparative course that integrates the histories of Canada, Latin America and the United States. It is designed to promote an awareness and understanding of the countries in the Western Hemisphere through a comparative analysis of cultural, political, social and economic issues. In IB DP History of the Americas HL, students will:

● be able to assess the relevance, reliability and importance of historical materials

● be able to weigh the evidence presented in historical evidence

● be able to analyze and interpret primary sources (historical documents, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graphic evidence)

● write essay examinations, analytical and research papers ● express themselves with clarity, precision and know how to cite sources and credit the writing and ideas of others ● develop critical thinking skills by applying economic theory to historical inquiry

LHS (Grades 11, 12) Credit: 1.0 Social Studies

The IB Diploma Programme psychology course aims to develop an awareness of how research findings can be applied to better understand human behavior and how ethical practices are upheld in psychological inquiry.

Students learn to understand the biological, cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behavior and explore alternative explanations of behavior. They also understand and use diverse methods of psychological inquiry.

IB DP Psychology 1 can be taken by juniors or seniors at LHS and students have the opportunity to test at the standard level (SL).

Students intending on testing at the higher level (HL) will need to take IB DP Psychology 1 as a junior and IB DP Psychology 2 as a senior and testing their senior year.

LHS Credit: 1.0 Social Studies

The IB Diploma Programme psychology course aims to develop an awareness of how research findings can be applied to better understand human behavior and how ethical practices are upheld in psychological inquiry. Students learn to understand the biological, cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behavior and explore alternative explanations of behavior. They also understand and use diverse methods of psychological inquiry.

IB DP Psychology 1 can be taken by juniors or seniors at LHS and students have the opportunity to test at the standard level (SL). Students intending on testing at the higher level (HL) will need to take IB DP Psychology 1 as a junior and IB DP Psychology 2 as a senior and testing their senior year.

Credit: .50 Fitness - Semester (meets graduation requirement) / Career Pathway Elective 1 Credit: .50 Social Studies (Civics Requirement) / Career Pathway Elective - Semester 2 Fee: $25 per semester

In JROTC- Level 1, students will: ● Participate in Leadership Education and Training (LET) I consisting of effective communication techniques, Presidential Physical Fitness Program, basic leadership skills, self-awareness skills, emotional intelligence, study skills, Introduction to branches of the Armed Forces. Weapons safety and basic marksmanship skills, goal setting, drug abuse prevention, bullying prevention, basic nutrition, and citizenship through history, drill and ceremonies, civic engagement and US Civics topics.

Credit1.0 Social Studies

In World History & Geography students will:

• Acquire and synthesize knowledge by evaluating evidence from a wide range of primary and secondary sources

• Explain complex relationships among events and people through causation, comparison, and continuity and change over time

• Examine and utilize the five themes of geography to see the connections between the physical environment and human culture

• Investigate historical and current issues including the environment, human rights, the Holocaust, global genocide, global citizenship, conflict, resources, and development • Investigate examples of peace and conflict and how it influences current issues and possible future ones

Credit: .50 Social Studies

Fee: Student pays for textbook and AP Exam

In AP Macroeconomics, students will:

● gain a thorough understanding of the workings of the American economy and the international economy

● study national income and price determination, economic performance measures, economic growth, and specifics of international economics

● be prepared to take the AP exam

LHS (Grade 12) Credit: .50 Social Studies / Career Pathway Elective Fee: Student pays for textbook and AP Exam

In AP Microeconomics, students will:

● understand basic economic concepts

● be able to identify and understand the nature and function of product markets

● identify factor markets and their role in determining demand for factors of production

● be able to see how to utilize resour

Credit: 1.0 Social Studies

In Modern America, students will:

● cover United States history from 1877 to the present

● gain an understanding of the emergence of the United States from an isolationist country to a superpower

● study the interaction of business, labor, farmers, the poor, government

● look at politicians and political parties

● explore the role of minorities, immigration, and urbanization

LHS (Grades 10, 11, 12) Credit: .50 Social Studies

In Psychology 1, students will:

• gain an understanding of the basic mental processes that control our living

• acquire a better understanding of their own behavior and that of other persons

• study how people learn, personality development, personality theories, how the mind works

• become acquainted with ways mental health may be maintained

LHS (10, 11, 12th grades) Credit: 1.0

Social Studies Fee: Student pays for textbook and AP Exam

In AP Psychology, students will:

• cover rigorous topics including: methods and approaches, biological basics of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, personality testing and individual differences, abnormal psychology, treatment of psychological disorders, social psychology AP MACROECONOMICS 4062 AP PSYCHOLOGY 4082, 4083 PSYCHOLOGY 1 4080 Page 138 of 194 Updated 1/11/24 /Updatdd0 Thompson School District Social Studies SOCIOLOGY 4084 PSYCHOLOGY 2 4081

• be prepared for psychology in college • have the opportunity to prepare for the AP Psychology test and receive college credit

LHS (Grades 11, 12) Credit: .50 Social Studies

In Sociology, students will:

• develop an understanding of human relations

• study human relations, group dynamics, environmental influences, social functions as a group and as a person • develop a better understanding of yourself and your values

Credit: .50 Social Studies Fee:

Student pays for textbook

In AP U.S. Government and Politics, students will:

● explore the Constitutional underpinning of United States government

● examine political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups, and the mass media

● study our institutions of national government, public policy, civil rights, and civil liberties

Credit: 1.0 Social Studies Fee: Student pays for textbook and AP Exam

Dual college credit may be available – see your school counselor for more information

In AP United States History, students will: ● study The Colonization of America, The American Revolution, The Constitution

● evaluate The Age of Jacksonian Democracy, The Civil War and Reconstruction, Industrial America

● view America becoming a world power, the 1920's, the 1930's/The Great Depression

● study World War 2, America as a global power, and the turmoil of the 60's/Vietnam

In Pre AP World History, students will:

• Acquire and synthesize knowledge by evaluating evidence from a wide range of primary and secondary sources

• Explain complex relationships among events and people through causation, comparison, and continuity and change over time

• Examine and utilize the five themes of geography to see the connections between the physical environment and human culture

• Investigate historical and current issues including the environment, human rights, the Holocaust, global genocide, global citizenship, conflict, resources, and development • Investigate examples of peace and conflict and how it influences current issues and possible future ones

P.1 World History Geo 4317

P.2 IB/DP Economics 4321

P.3 Study Hall

P.4 Modern America 4041

P.5 WHG Plan

P.6 Plan

P.7 World History Geo 4317

P.8 Econ 4060

P.1 Credit Recovery

P.2 World History Geo 4317

P.3 World History Geo 4317

P.4 AP Human Geo 4095

P.5 WHG Plan

P.6 World History Geo 4317

P.7 AP Human Geo 4095

P.8 Plan

P.1 Study Hall

P.2 Civics 4000

P.3 AP US Government 4090

P.4 AP US Government 4090

P.5 AP US Government 4090

P.6 Plan

P.7 Plan

P.8 Modern America 4041

P.1 Plan

P.2 Plan

P.3 Plan

P.4 World History Geo 4317

P.5 Study Hall

P.6 World History Geo 4317

P.7 World History Geo 4317

P.8 World History Geo 4317

**IB MYP Personal Project

P.1 Plan

P.2 Modern America 4041

P.3Word History Geo 4317

P.4WHG Plan

P.5 AP US History 4049

P.6 Modern America 4041

P.7 AP US History 4049

P.8 World History Geo 4317

P.1 World History Geo 4317

P.2 AP Macro Econ 4062

P.3 Interpersonal Lab 9th only 8617

P.4 Sociology 4084

P.5 WHG Plan

P.6 Sociology 4084

P.7 Study Hall

P.8 Plan

P.1 Modern America 4041

P.2 Modern America 4041

P.3 Plan

P.4 WHG Plan

P.5 World History Geo 4317

P.6 World History Geo 4317

P.7 Psych 4080

P.8 World History Geo 4317

P.1 Plan

P.2 World History & Geo 4317

P.3 Psych 4080

P.4 WHG Plan

P.5 Modern America 4041

P.6 World History & Geo 4317

P.7 Modern America 4041

P.8 World History & Geo 4317

P.1 Psych 4080

P.2 AP Psych 4083

P.3 Plan

P.4 AP Psych 4083

P.5 IB/DP Psych 4337

P.6 AP Psych 4083

P.7AP Psych 4083

P.8 Plan

P.1 JROTC 1&4  8619/8627

P.2 Plan

P.3 JROTC 2&3 8621/8625

P.4 Travel

P.5 MVHS

P.6 MVHS

P.7 MVHS

P.8 MVHS