SOCIAL STUDIES The Research Paper
Beginning with an essential question of their choice, students will work closely with an advisor to research a topic, develop a thesis, and complete a college level argumentative research paper. The carefully guided process will teach students essential skills in research, argumentation, writing and documentation. This course is required of all juniors.
Length of Course 1 bin
Mod + Period
1A, 4A, 4C, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7A, 7B, 7C
Credits Apply Toward Graduation Requirement
Introduction to Macroeconomics
What makes the market economic system tick? What important roles do money and banking play in maintaining the stability of our economic system? What can government do to smooth out the inevitable ups and downs of economic activity? These are but a few of the intriguing questions addressed in this introductory course in macroeconomics. Along the way, students reflect on what is truly important for an economic system to provide. Sometimes, our market system provides a great deal with little to no outside assistance required. But, at other times, this just doesn’t seem to be the case. Much of the course investigates the various fiscal and monetary policy responses developed over the past 70 years to steer and steady our macro-economy, while promoting growth and a steadily rising standard of living.
Prerequisite(s) Introduction to Microeconomics
Length of Course 1 bin
Mod + Period 3A, 4A
Credits Apply Toward Social Studies
50
Grade Level(s) 11, 12
Teacher(s) McCreedy
Grade Level(s) 11
Teacher(s) Wing
Introduction to Microeconomics
Economics has been dubbed by some “the dismal science.” Indeed, the study of economics hinges on the fact that our wants are unlimited, yet the resources important to achieving those wants remain quite scarce. Hence, hard choices need to be made by us all every day. This course provides students with the tools used by economists to explain how we as individuals, businesses, societies, and nations ultimately make the hard choices: How much of a product should a consumer buy? How many workers should an employer hire? How much of a product should a business owner produce? In the course of their study, students will be expected to use economic models to analyze changes to economic markets, construct graphs and charts to illustrate various market structures and employ marginal analysis to make sense of what they read or hear in the news.
Length of Course 1 bin
Mod + Period 1A, 2A
Credits Apply Toward Social Studies
AP US Government
This course prepares students for the Advance Placement exam in American Government. The class will use all aspects of a collegiate level course: text, lecture, debate, discussion, essay, and seminar. Upon completing this course students will have a better understanding of the history and evolution of the US political structures, the interactions between states, and the role of government in America.
Length of Course 2 bins
Mod + Period
Part 1: 3C; Part 2: 5C
Credits Apply Toward Social Studies
Grade Level(s) 11, 12
Teacher(s) Huizinga
Grade Level(s) 11, 12
Teacher(s) McCreedy
11 · 12 AP Comparative Government
This course will use six in-depth case studies to determine how and why countries choose their political systems. Through Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Iran, China, and the UK, students will come to understand how various populations highlight their values within the governing structures they implement. This course will also examine the stability of various regime types, the role of citizens in government, and how development as a whole impacts the political path of the six countries.
Length of Course 2 bins
Mod + Period
Part 1: 3B; Part 2: 4B
Credits Apply Toward Social Studies
AP: Advanced
Topics in Economics This rigorous, single bin, college level course builds upon the content and skills learned in micro and macro economic classes. Students taking this class must be committed to a college level work load and are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam.
Prerequisite(s) Introduction to Macroeconomics and Introduction to Microeconomics
Length of Course 1 bin
Mod + Period 5A
Credits Apply Toward Social Studies
Grade Level(s) 11, 12
Teacher(s) McCreedy
Grade Level(s) 11, 12
Teacher(s) Huizinga
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