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its prehistoric beginnings through the creation of the first civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Using a variety of resources, the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East are studied through the present.


African-Asian Cultures Accelerated Honors (9) 1 credit Students trace the development of mankind from its prehistoric beginnings through the creation of the first civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Using a variety of resources, the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East are studied through the present. Methods, materials and expectations are demanding.


European & Latin American Studies


Career & College Prep/Honors (10) 1 credit


Students will explore the people and history of both Europe and Latin America through a thematic study to better understand those modern societies.


Advanced Placement European History (10, 11, 12) 1 credit


The course is organized into four historical periods that run from c. 1450 to the present. Students will


of historical


learn European History thinking


skills thematic learning objectives. through a to investigate


range the


The key concepts,


supporting concepts and historical developments that are required knowledge for each period will be presented. Eleventh and twelfth grade students may select this course as an elective. This course may be used to fulfill the tenth grade social studies requirement and is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement test.


Prerequisite: Recommendation of their current Social Studies teacher.


United States History - 20th Century Career & College Prep/Honors (11) 1 credit


Students History


continue the study of United States begun in middle


school. This course


studies the story of America from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. In addition to examining the political history of modern America,


West Chester Area School District


students also consider social, economic and cultural developments.


Advanced Placement United States


History (11) 1 credit This course is organized into historical periods that run from the precolonial era to the present and the key concepts, supporting concepts, and historical developments that are required knowledge for each period. Students will learn American History through thematic learning objectives and use historical


thinking skills to analyze the material.


The demands for this course are equivalent to an introductory college level course and will prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam. Prerequisite: Recommendation of their current Social Studies teacher.


United States Government & Economics


Career & College Prep/Honors (12) 1 credit


This course is a study of the American political and economic systems, and the examination of the workings of federal, state, and local governments. The United States Constitution is analyzed in terms of


the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.


Students also study economic concepts and acquire a basic understanding of the American economy.


Advanced Placement United States Government & Politics (12) 1 credit This is a survey course in American government with emphasis on the structure, operation and politics of the Federal government. The course addresses the constitutional underpinnings of government, political behavior,


the government, and the major areas of national public


policy. Those


the branches and functions of areas


include economic


and regulatory policy, social welfare policy, civil liberties and civil rights policy, foreign and national security policy, and other areas dictated by current events. The course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Examination in United States Government and Politics. Prerequisite: Recommendation of their current Social Studies teacher.


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