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SOCIAL STUDIES
Microeconomics AP
Pre-requisite: Teacher Recommendation
Taught on the college level, AP Microeconomics follows a prescribed Advanced Placement curriculum. Students will study the principles of microeconomics. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students are encouraged to earn college credit and possible advancement by demonstrating their competence on the AP exams. The completion of a summer work may be required throughout the summer.
Psychology AP
Pre-requisite: Teacher Recommendation
Advanced Placement Psychology follows the prescribed AP curriculum. Students will study psychology from a historical as well as scientific perspective. They are encouraged to earn college credit and possible advancement by demonstrating their competence on the AP examination. Students will participate in sheep brain and eye dissections. The completion of a summer reading list and accompanying assignments may be required throughout the summer.
Human Geography - AP
Pre-requisite: Teacher Recommendation
Taught on the college level, AP Human Geography follows the prescribed Advanced Placement curriculum. This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine the socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The completion of a summer reading list and accompanying assignments may be required throughout the summer.
Contemporary Issues A - CP
Students engage in an analysis of the issues, events, personalities, and places that comprise the current state of local, national, and global political, economic, and social developments. In this course the student will explore the cause-and-effect relationship of the events of our time and evaluate their possible impact on the future. Classroom activities include team competition for the ñVoguit Cupî, participation in a survivor series debate tournament, and other interactive activities.
Contemporary Issues B - CP
Students engage in an analysis of the issues, events, personalities, and places that comprise the current state of local, national, and global political, economic, and social developments. In this course, the student will explore the cause-and-effect relationship of the events of our time and evaluate their possible impact on the future. Classroom activities include team competition for the ñVoguit Cupî, participation in a survivor series debate tournament, and other interactive activities.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11, 12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11, 12
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 12
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 12
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