Social Science

Credit: 1

World History and Geography: Age of Revolution to Present is a one-credit course that concludes the three-course world history and geography sequence, covering the period from the Age of Revolution to the present day with an emphasis on Western civilization. It examines the Modern Era through a variety of disciplinary lenses, including civics and economics. Geographic concepts are included to help students comprehend contemporary globalization. Because geography encompasses both the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments, learning about it increases students’ comprehension of global connections and helps them expand their knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of cultures. The analytical study of the various people, events, ideas, and developments that occurred during this period enables students to develop necessary skills to become informed, productive, and responsible citizens. This culminating course in the world history and geography sequence requires students to reflect on the past as a means of understanding the political, geographic, and economic systems that surround them.

 

Credit: 1

World History and Geography: Age of Revolution to Present is a one-credit course that concludes the three-course world history and geography sequence, covering the period from the Age of Revolution to the present day with an emphasis on Western civilization. It examines the Modern Era through a variety of disciplinary lenses, including civics and economics. Geographic concepts are included to help students comprehend contemporary globalization. Because geography encompasses both the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments, learning about it increases students’ comprehension of global connections and helps them expand their knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of cultures. The analytical study of the various peple, events, ideas, and developments that occurred during this period enables students to develop necessary skills to become informed, productive, and responsible citizens. This culminating course in the world history and geography sequence requires students to reflect on the past as a means of understanding the political, geographic, and economic systems that surround them.

 

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AP WORLD HISTORY 

Grades: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course introduces students to significant events, individuals, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop essential historical thinking skills, such as analyzing primary and secondary sources, constructing historical arguments, and making connections across time and space through comparison, causation, continuity, and change.  The course emphasizes six themes, including human-environmental interaction, cultural developments, governance, economic systems, social structures, and technology. Content is organized into units that highlight key developments in world history, providing a foundation for global dynamics. This course aligns with the rigor of an introductory college-level world history course, providing students for college credit opportunities. Participation in the AP World History exam is required for this course. 

 

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UNITED STATES HISTORY 1: REVOLUTION TO PROGRESSIVE ERA 

Grade: 10

Credit: 1

United States History I: Revolution to Progressive Era is a one-credit course that explores the ideological origins and key events of United States history from the American Revolution through the Progressive Era. The course traces the development and evolution of the United States through the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, illustrating the growth of the American nation and the challenges it faced as viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives. The course emphasizes the skills needed to analyze this period of history. Students will develop critical thinking skills, analyze primary and secondary sources, and evaluate different historical perspectives. Content is designed to increase students’ understanding of how this period shaped the United States and their ability to connect historical events to current events.

 

Grade: 10

Credit: 1

United States History I: Revolution to Progressive Era is a one-credit course that explores the ideological origins and key events of United States history from the American Revolution through the Progressive Era. The course traces the development and evolution of the United States through the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, illustrating the growth of the American nation and the challenges it faced as viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives. The course emphasizes the skills needed to analyze this period of history. Students will develop critical thinking skills, analyze primary and secondary sources, and evaluate different historical perspectives. Content is designed to increase students’ understanding of how this period shaped the United States and their ability to connect historical events to current events.

 

Grade: 11

Credit: 1

United States History II: World War I to Present is a one-credit course that focuses on the modern history of the country with a strong emphasis on expanding students’ understanding of American principles. The course begins with America’s entry into World War I as a recognized world power and offers a chronological study of major events, issues, movements, individuals, and groups in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives. The course emphasizes the skills needed to analyze this period of history. Standards challenge students to develop critical thinking skills, analyze primary and secondary sources, and evaluate different historical perspectives, leading to greater understanding of how this period shaped the United States and fostering the ability to connect historical events to current affairs.

 

Grade: 11

Credit: 1

United States History II: World War I to Present is a one-credit course that focuses on the modern history of the country with a strong emphasis on expanding students’ understanding of American principles. The course begins with America’s entry into World War I as a recognized world power and offers a chronological study of major events, issues, movements, individuals, and groups in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives. The course emphasizes the skills needed to analyze this period of history. Standards challenge students to develop critical thinking skills, analyze primary and secondary sources, and evaluate different historical perspectives, leading to greater understanding of how this period shaped the United States and fostering the ability to connect historical events to current affairs.

 

Grade: 11

Credit: 1

This course is an accelerated study of US History and will focus on understanding political, social, diplomatic, economic, and cultural/intellectual history of the US and the fundamental issues and themes of US history. Using critical thinking, primary source analysis, and content knowledge to form well-articulated arguments in essays is a focus in this college-level course; these skills will help students succeed on the AP Exam. Successful completion of pre-AP US History is required. This course may be offered in the fall or spring semester. Students are strongly encouraged to attend study sessions that are outside the normal school day, and self-directed study is essential for success on the AP Exam. Participation in the AP US History Exam is required for this course. Fee:  AP test fee (TBD), Course fee $20.00 .

 

Grade: 12

Credit: .5

United States Government is a required, half-credit course which pairs with another half-credit course, Economics, to provide twelfth-grade students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape the modern world. The goal of United States Government is to help students understand how the American government functions, the ideas and circumstances that shaped it, and its form today. Key elements of the course include the study of the Constitution, the three branches of government, the role of linkage institutions, and federalism. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to better understand the issues being deliberated by today’s state and national governments and to comprehend their own role as responsible citizens in this process. 

 

Grade: 12

Credit: .5

United States Government is a required, half-credit course which pairs with another half-credit course, Economics, to provide twelfth-grade students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape the modern world. The goal of United States Government is to help students understand how the American government functions, the ideas and circumstances that shaped it, and its form today. Key elements of the course include the study of the Constitution, the three branches of government, the role of linkage institutions, and federalism. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to better understand the issues being deliberated by today’s state and national governments and to comprehend their own role as responsible citizens in this process. 

 

Credit: .5

Economics is a required, half-credit course paired with United States Government (also half-credit) to provide twelfth-grade students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape modern life. Economics is designed to help students understand how economies function, recognize economic and social problems, and evaluate the costs and benefits of choices. Key elements of the course include the study of scarcity, supply and demand, trade, market structures, money and the role of financial institutions, and the role of government. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to anticipate changes in economic conditions and take appropriate action to improve their own lives and society as a whole.

 

Credit: .5

Honors Economics is a required, half-credit course paired with Honors United States Government or Dual Enrollment American Government (also half-credit) to provide twelfth-grade students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape modern life. Honors Economics is designed to help students understand how economies function, recognize economic and social problems, and evaluate the costs and benefits of choices. Key elements of the course include the study of scarcity, supply and demand, trade, market structures, money and the role of financial institutions, and the role of government. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to anticipate changes in economic conditions and take appropriate action to improve their own lives and society as a whole.

 

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DUAL ENROLLMENT HISTORY/HIS 201

Grade: 10

Credit: 1

Prerequisite:  ENR 094 with a C or better

This course is a college-level survey of United States history from colonial, Revolutionary, early national and antebellum periods. It concludes with the Civil War. It follows the requirements established by Calhoun Community College and will focus on social, political, economic, religious, and diplomatic history.  Students who successfully complete this course will receive three hours of college credit. 

 

Grade: 11

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: ENR 094 with a C or better 

This course is a continuation of History 201 and a college-level survey of United States history from the Reconstruction era to the present.  It follows the requirements established by Calhoun Community College and will focus on social, political, economic, religious, and diplomatic history.  Students who successfully complete this course will receive three hours of college credit. 

 

Grade: 12

Credit: 1

This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U. S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of the American government and function as more informed participants in the American political system.  This course may be offered as a semester course at Calhoun or a 9-week course at AHS (Calhoun approved). If offered at AHS, this course must be paired with a 9-week Economics or Honors Economics course.