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Social Studies
history we will build a strong foundation and emotions. Next, students pursue a unit
and understanding of the nature of the of study in learning. Basic conditioning
relationship between human beings and concepts are dealt with, as well as factors
leadership. Second, we will investigate the that affect learning, such as motivation,
current scholarship and prominent authors in feedback, and transfer.
the field of leadership studies. We will use
this information to historically analyze past Sociology 1
leaders, and to inform our approach to the Grades 10-12
third component. Third, each student will Course Number 271
have the opportunity to see leadership in Semester Course - 0.5 credit
action through an internship/ shadowing Prerequisite: Recommendation
opportunity with a local community leader Estimated Fee: None
Recommended For: College Bound/Technical
either from the business community, Education
government, civic organizations, religious
institutions, etc. The instructor and the Sociology 1 is intended to offer students an
school district will assist students in finding academic and scientific approach to the
internships. The goal of the internship/ study of human interaction. Emphasis is
shadowing component will serve two placed on fundamental sociological concepts
primary purposes. First, will be to give and principles. Numerous student activities
students an opportunity to observe and are included in the program so that learning
experience the lifestyle of someone who is enhanced through actual involvement.
bears the responsibility of leading other The course provides students with an
towards a shared vision of success. Second, understanding of the organization of cultures
will be to give students a chance to network and societies. In addition, special attention
with professionals in a field that they may be is paid to the problem of social stability in
interested in pursuing in their future studies society and the role of the individual as a
and career paths. member of social institutions.
Sociology 2
Psychology Grades: 10-12
Grades 11-12 Course Number 272
Course Number 277 Semester Course - 0.5 credit
Semester Course - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Sociology 1
Prerequisite: None Estimated Fee: None
Estimated Fee: None Recommended For: College Bound/Technical
Recommended For: College Bound/Technical Education
Education
This course is intended to offer students an
In psychology, emphasis is placed on academic, scientific, and experimental
personality and the factors involved in the approach to the study of social issues.
development of personality. This course Numerous student activities are included in
allows the student to develop his/her own the program that explores equal rights,
personality and human behavior in several poverty, ecology, population, and aging.
ways. First, the student discovers how and
why humans respond to their environment
by exploring perception, memory and
thought, the central nervous system, drives,
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