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Click below to find the Social Studies Electives.
1763-1877
Course #110
Welcome to the Saugus High School Social Studies page. Here you will find the courses available to the students attending Saugus High School next school year.(2007-2008)
Some classes have the same name, however, they have different course numbers so you can distinguish between the two. All of the courses have five credits and are full year courses.
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Prerequisite: Open to Grade 9 students are recommended and assigned for this course. This course is designed for students requiring intensive specialized instruction in a small group setting.
In U.S. History I students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolution and Constitutional eras. Students study the basic framework 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. This course expands the Grade 5 curriculum. Curriculum at that grade level gives students their first concentrated study of the formative years of U.S. History.
Prerequisites: Open to Grade 9 students with an average performance of 69 (D+) or lower in 8th grade. This course is designed for students requiring intensive specialized instruction in a small group setting.
In U.S. History I students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolution and Constitutional eras. Students study the basic framework 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. This course expands the Grade 5 curriculum. Curriculum at that grade level gives students their first concentrated study of the formative years of U.S. History.
Course #112
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 9 students who have maintained at least a 70(C-) average in 8th grade.
In U.S. History I students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolution and Constitutional eras. Students study the basic framework 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. This course expands the Grade 5 curriculum. Curriculum at that grade level gives students their first concentrated study of the formative years of U.S. History.
Course #113
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 9 students who have maintained at least a 90(A-) average in 8th grade. Students should be able to demonstrate high achievement, effort, and interest in social studies and language arts classes and have received a teacher recommendation.
In U.S. History I Honors students examine, in depth the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolution and Constitutional eras. Students study the basic framework 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. This course expands the Grade 5 curriculum. Curriculum at that grade level gives students their first concentrated study of the formative years of U.S. History.
Prerequisite: Students are recommended and assigned for this course. This course is designed for students requiring intensive specialized instruction in a small group setting
In U.S. History II 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 various factors that led to America's entry into World War I and World War II as well as the consequences of World War II 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. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of the two-year set of U.S. History standards. The MCAS tests on history and social science will be given at the end of Grade 10.
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 10 students with an average performance of 69 or lower in 9th grade. This course is designed for students requiring intensive specialized instruction in a small group setting.
In U.S. History II 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 various factors that led to America's entry into World War I and World War II as well as the consequences of World War II 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. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of the two-year set of U.S. History standards. The MCAS tests on history and social science will be given at the end of Grade 10.
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 10 students who have maintained at least a 70 average in 9th grade.
In U.S. History II 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 various factors that led to America's entry into World War I and World War II as well as the consequences of World War II 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. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of the two-year set of U.S. History standards. The MCAS tests on history and social science will be given at the end of Grade 10.
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 10 students who have maintained at least an 80 average in U.S. History I Honors or a 90 in College Prep 9th grade. Students should should be able to demonstrate high achievement, effort, and interest in social studies and language arts. A teacher recommendation is required if moving from college prep to honors.
In U.S. History II Honors students analyze, in depth, 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 various factors that led to America's entry into World War I and World War II as well as the consequences of World War II 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. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of the two-year set of U.S. History standards. The MCAS tests on history and social science will be given at the end of Grade 10.
Prerequisite: Students recommended for this course must have had a core evaluation with a resultant Individualized Education Plan. This course is designed for students requiring intensive specialized instruction in a small group setting.
In World History II 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 World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Russian and Chinese revolutions, the rise of nationalism, and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. This course is a continuation of Ancient/Classical Civilizations in Grade 7 and and World History I in Grade 8.
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 11 students with an average performance of 69 or lower in 10th grade. This course is designed for students requiring intensive specialized instruction in a small group setting.
In World History II 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 World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Russian and Chinese revolutions, the rise of nationalism, and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. This course is a continuation of Ancient/Classical Civilizations in Grade 7 and and World History I in Grade 8.
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 11 students who have maintained at least a 70 average in 10th grade.
In World History II students study the rise of the nation state in Europe and the economic and political roots of the modern world, including the Industrial Revolution, 9th 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 World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Russian and Chinese revolutions, the rise of nationalism, and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. This course is a continuation of Ancient/Classical Civilizations in Grade 7 and and World History I in Grade 8.
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 11 students who have maintained at least an 80 average in U.S. History II Honors or 90 in College Prep 10th grade. Students should be able to demonstrate high achievement, effort, and interest in social studies and language arts. A teacher recommendation is required if moving from college prep to honors.
In World History II students study, in depth, 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 World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Russian and Chinese revolutions, the rise of nationalism, and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. This course is a continuation of Ancient/Classical Civilizations in Grade 7 and and World History I in Grade 8.
Prerequisite: Open to students who maintained an average of 88 in U.S. History II Honors or World History II Honors and have demonstrated outstanding writing ability and organizational skills in Honors Language Arts. Teacher recommendations a requirement.
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.
This course is open to highly motivated student 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.
Prerequisite: Open to students who maintained an average of 88 in U.S. History II Honors or World History II Honors and have demonstrated outstanding writing ability and organizational skills in Honors Language Arts. Teacher recommendation is a requirement.
The AP course in U.S. 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 U.S. 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.
This course is open to highly motivated student who are willing to meet the level of effort and performance necessary to be prepared for the AP examin
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