This course provides an in-depth study of the formation of the United States and its civic foundations. Students investigate the fundamental values and principles of the events, philosophies, and individuals that shaped the United States of America. Incorporating colonization and the American Revolution, standards address the United States’ government, civic responsibilities, and individual rights and freedoms. Standards provide opportunities to apply civic knowledge to learning experiences that foster increased personal responsibility and civic engagement.

 

This course offers a comprehensive overview of ancient civilizations and cultures analyzed through various disciplines, including civics and economics. By studying geography, students enhance their understanding of global connections and diverse cultures, which fosters critical thinking and responsible citizenship. Key topics include the Five Themes of Geography, Pre-History and the Neolithic Revolution, River Valley Civilizations, early civilizations in the Americas and Africa, classical societies such as Greece, and the Roman World.

 

This course explores the historical period from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Enlightenment, emphasizing the early modern world through various disciplinary perspectives, including civics and economics. The course aims to develop students' analytical skills through the study of key topics such as the effects of the Fall of Rome, medieval societies across Asia, Africa, and Europe, the Renaissance and Reformation, the Age of Exploration and colonization of the Americas, the rise of absolutism, and the Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution.