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BLUEPRINTS-ECONOMICS |
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World Studies |
Required Grade 10 course. Students must take this or AP Macro/Micro Economics to fulfill the requirement | |
This course examines the U.S. free enterprise system and how it answers questions on the production and distribution of goods and services for our society. Basic economics concepts, and an introduction to business, investment, and personal finance decisions will also be examined. The course also includes a career exploration component. | | 2073 |
BLUEPRINTS-CIVICS |
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World Studies |
Required Grade 10 course. Students must take this or AP Government to fulfill the requirement | |
This course gives students a fundamental understanding of how the U.S. government operates. The roles of different branches of government, lawmaking, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens will all be stressed. Contemporary political and governmental issues will also be examined to illustrate the process of government. | | 2351 |
MILITARY HISTORY |
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Note: This course does not count toward weighted GPA. This course is unleveled.
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Force is the ultimate argument, and once it has been invoked, the only effective response is superior force. It can be argued that military conflict has been the most influential force in the development of society and the world. It has touched every aspect of life. Students learn how military conflict has developed and changed throughout human history, as well as how it has affected our world today. Topics include the following: The origins of conflict, battle tactics and strategies, the development of weapons and technology, significant historical battles, indepth analysis of various wars, and a focus on modern day military forces
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Our life in the United States is influenced by situations and countries all around the globe. To understand wars, climate change, disease, terrorism, and other problems, a person needs to grasp life in many places far from the United States. Contemporary Global Issues is designed to help students gain an understanding of major regions of the world and current international problems. Students may study India and China, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Major geographic concepts, world religions, economic and governmental systems, map skills, and human rights will all be addressed. As part of the course, students may participate in the school’s Model United Nations simulation to understand and work to solve world problems as seen through the perspectives of different nations. |
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Grade 10
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| 2055 | ANTHROPOLOGY (E) | 1 | S | | | |
Students discover the answers to many questions about our culture and other cultures around the world. They examine marriage practices, courtship customs, dress and body decoration, human inventiveness, verbal and nonverbal communication and family groups. This class is for those interested in human beings, specifically in uncovering their past and applying that information to our modern world. Students learn through activities, discussions, films, independent research and project-based activities.
| | 2065 | BLUEPRINTS-ECONOMICS (E) | .5 | Q | World Studies | Required Grade 10 course. Students must take this or AP Macro/Micro Economics to fulfill the requirement | | This course examines the U.S. free enterprise system and how it answers questions on the production and distribution of goods and services for our society. Basic economics concepts, and an introduction to business, investment, and personal finance decisions will also be examined. The course also includes a career exploration component. | | 2075 | BLUEPRINTS-CIVICS (E) | .5 | Q | World Studies | Required Grade 10 course. Students must take this or AP Government to fulfill the requirement | | This course gives students a fundamental understanding of how the U.S. government operates. The roles of different branches of government, lawmaking, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens will all be stressed. Contemporary political and governmental issues will also be examined to illustrate the process of government. | | 2455 | MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY (E) | 1 | S | | | | Students interested in knowing more about the world today should take this course. They will see how Europe's political, economic, and social history has influenced the world. Those interested in global business and world relations are encouraged to take this course too.
| | 2515 | CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL STUDIES (E) | 1 | S | | | | Our life in the United States is influenced by situations and countries all around the globe. To understand wars, climate change, disease, terrorism, and other problems, a person needs to grasp life in many places far from the United States. Contemporary Global Issues is designed to help students gain an understanding of major regions of the world and current international problems. Students may study India and China, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Major geographic concepts, world religions, economic and governmental systems, map skills, and human rights will all be addressed. As part of the course, students may participate in the school’s Model United Nations simulation to understand and work to solve world problems as seen through the perspectives of different nations. |
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Grade 10
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| 2057 | ANTHROPOLOGY (H) | 1 | S | | | |
Students discover the answers to many questions about our culture and other cultures around the world. They examine marriage practices, courtship customs, dress and body decoration, human inventiveness, verbal and nonverbal communication and family groups. This class is for those interested in human beings, specifically in uncovering their past and applying that information to our modern world. Students learn through activities, discussions, films, independent research and project-based activities.
| | 2067 | BLUEPRINTS-ECONOMICS (H) | .5 | Q | World Studies | Required Grade 10 course. Students must take this or AP Macro/Micro Economics to fulfill the requirement | | This course examines the U.S. free enterprise system and how it answers questions on the production and distribution of goods and services for our society. Basic economics concepts, and an introduction to business, investment, and personal finance decisions will also be examined. The course also includes a career exploration component. | | 2077 | BLUEPRINTS-CIVICS (H) | .5 | Q | World Studies | Required Grade 10 course. Students must take this or AP Government to fulfill the requirement | | This course gives students a fundamental understanding of how the U.S. government operates. The roles of different branches of government, lawmaking, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens will all be stressed. Contemporary political and governmental issues will also be examined to illustrate the process of government. | | 2457 | MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY (H) | 1 | S | | | | Students interested in knowing more about the world today should take this course. They will see how Europe's political, economic, and social history has influenced the world. Those interested in global business and world relations are encouraged to take this course too.
| | 2517 | CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL STUDIES (H) | 1 | S | | | | Our life in the United States is influenced by situations and countries all around the globe. To understand wars, climate change, disease, terrorism, and other problems, a person needs to grasp life in many places far from the United States. Contemporary Global Issues is designed to help students gain an understanding of major regions of the world and current international problems. Students may study India and China, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Major geographic concepts, world religions, economic and governmental systems, map skills, and human rights will all be addressed. As part of the course, students may participate in the school’s Model United Nations simulation to understand and work to solve world problems as seen through the perspectives of different nations. |
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Grade 10
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| 2559 | AP MICROECONOMICS | 1 | S | Prerequisite: Solid math background |
Note: Students are expected to take the AP Exam administered in May.
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According to the legendary scholar John Maynard Keynes, Practical men are usually the slaves of some defunct economist. Students in this course learn how prices, wages, and production are determined by the invisible hand‖ that guides resource allocation in the marketplace. Microeconomics is useful for those planning a career in business, accounting, finance, or marketing.
| | 2569 | AP MACROECONOMICS | 1 | S | Prerequisite: Solid math background |
Note: Students are expected to take the AP Exam administered in May.
| | According to economist Milton Friedman, If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there would be a shortage of sand. In this course, students investigate the nation’s economy and the ability of policy makers to stabilize it. Topics include unemployment, inflation, growth, banking, fiscal and monetary policy, and trade. Macroeconomics is useful for those planning to major in business, government, prelaw, or statistics. Students also have the option to participate in the Fed Challenge,‖ a national competition sponsored by the Federal Reserve.
| | 2609 | AP EUROPEAN HISTORY | 2 | Y | |
Note: Students are expected to take the AP Exam administered in May.
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This dynamic full year college level course immerses the student in European history. The focus is on the socioeconomic, cultural, intellectual and political forces that shaped Modern Europe from 1450. Course materials/sources utilize primary documents, art forms, and media as well as traditional texts and secondary sources.
| | 2659 | AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS | 2 | Y | |
Note: Students are expected to take the AP Exam administered in May.
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Students gain a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The focus is on the historical and philosophical foundations of constitutional government, the creation of the Constitution, the organization of the American government, civil liberties and the expansion of rights over the last two hundred years,. Students also study general concepts used to interpret American politics. Students have the opportunity analyze the various institutions, group beliefs, and ideas that constitute political reality in the US today and, at instructor’s discretion, may participate in We, The People program.
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