Saugus High School

Social Studies Courses

Welcome to the Saugus High School social studies homepage. Here you will find all of the different history classes along with a description that are offered to the students here at Saugus High.

United States History 1 (1763-1877)

5 Credits

In U.S. History 1 students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Students study the basic frameworks of American democracy and the basic concepts of American government, as well as America's westward expansion, the establishment of political parties, economic and social change, sectional conflict, and the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of the two-year set of U.S. History standards.

United States History 2 (1788-Present)

5 Credits

In U.S. History 2 students analyze the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution and America's growing role in international relations. Students study the goals and accomplishments of the Progressive movement and the New Deal. Students also learn about the various factors that led to America's entry into World War 1 and WW2 as well as the consequences of WW2 for American life. Finally students study the causes and course of the Cold War, important economic and political changes during the Cold War, such as the Civil Rights movement and recent events and trends that have shaped modern-day America.

World History 2 (1500-Present)

5 Credits

In World History 2 students study the rise of the nation state in Europe and the economic and political roots of the modern world, including the industrial Revolution, 19th century political reform in Western Europe, and European imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They also examine the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century including WW1, The Great Depression, WW2, the Cold War, The Russian and Chinese revolutions, the rise of nationalism, and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflictions many parts of the world.

This Class is offered to you in these types of classes

World History 2

World History 2 CP1

World History 2 CP2

World History Honors

A P World History

5 Credits

This class is open to students who have maintained an average of 88 in U.S. History 2 Honors or World History 2 Honors and have demonstrated outstanding ability and organizational skills in Honors Language Arts. This course is open to highly motivated students who are willing to meet the level of effort and performance necessary to be prepared for the AP examination, which will be given in the spring.

The AP course in World History is the equivalent of a freshman college survey course and as such it is designed to provide students with analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in World history. The textbooks will be supplemented by readings in the form of documents, essays, and books on special themes. Students will be expected to take notes from printed materials and lectures or discussions, write essay examinations, and write analytical and research papers with clarity and precision. Summer reading is required.

A P United States History

5 Credits

his class is open to students who have maintained an average of 88 in U.S. History 2 Honors or World History 2 Honors and have demonstrated outstanding ability and organizational skills in Honors Language Arts. This course is open to highly motivated students who are willing to meet the level of effort and performance necessary to be prepared for the AP examination, which will be given in the spring. Teacher recommendation is a requirement.

The AP course in United States History is the equivalent of a freshman college survey course and as such it is designed to provide students with analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in World history. The textbooks will be supplemented by readings in the form of documents, essays, and books on special themes. Students will be expected to take notes from printed materials and lectures or discussions, write essay examinations, and write analytical and research papers with clarity and precision. Summer reading is required.