This course will take an in-depth look at the U.S. Government by examining each of the three branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial) including: their roles and responsibilities, outside influences, and the current leaders in each branch. We will also research government programs, the foundation of democracy, election policies, past leaders—and we will write legislation. Course […] Read more
Economics
This course examines the basic principles and structure used in economic decision making; topics include the analysis of economic institutions; social issues; and the basic objectives of efficiency, equity, stability, and growth of economic activity. In class we will take a hands-on approach and deal with real life decisions, personal finance, and economic choices and […] Read more
World History A & B
This year-long sequence surveys the evolution of world societies. In World History A the focus is the transition from early nomadic humans to agricultural societies which evolved into civilizations and empires. This section covers the time from the beginnings of human history to roughly 1450. World History B focuses on the social and political movements in world history […] Read more