Social Studies Curriculum

World History 1 (History 9)

This on-level course is a survey of world history with an emphasis on

• Western Civilization
• Islamic Civilizations
• Ancient culture of India and China

It begins with Biblical origins, spans the ancient civilizations of the Fertile Crescent, Egypt, Greece, Rome and ends with medieval Europe.

World History II—European History (History 10)

This on-level course instills in students an appreciation and understanding of the Biblical principles of:

• Authority
• Law
• Impact of ideas
• Development of nations
• Consequences of national policies
• The role of history in the unfolding process of God’s plan

Students will read, write, articulate, and think critically about vital issues in a global worldview. They will learn the pivotal events, key personalities, great movements, and important developments in modern world history.

The first semester will cover World War I through the present War on Terrorism. The second semester will focus on the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Students will learn:

• Biblical roots of the Middle East
• Geography
• Major religions
• Facts about the Arab-Israeli conflict
• United States policy in the Middle East
• Geopolitical realities of the Middle East

AP European History (AP 10)

This course instills in students an appreciation and understanding of the impact European history has had on Western civilization and the world. It will cover the years between the fall of the Roman Empire and the cold War along with the impact powerful leaders had on class-structured society, and the effects of war.

U.S. History (History 11)

This on-level course is a year long survey beginning with the discovery, exploration and colonization of the New World through the mid 20th century. Emphasis is placed upon our nation’s founding upon biblical principles and on building a balanced patriotism and national pride

AP U.S. History (AP USH 11)

This course instills in students an appreciation and understanding of what it means to be both an American and a Christian living in America. To achieve this goal students will read, write, articulate, and think critically on a college level about vital issues in America in the context of a Christian worldview. They will master the complexity of the pivotal events, key personalities, great movements and important developments in American history from the early European explorations through September 11.

Government (12)

This on-level course is one semester and is a survey of the key aspects of U. S. Government including

• Roots
• Constitution
• Three branches of government
• Citizenship issues

With an emphasis on analysis and application of information rather than on memorization. Students will use current evens as a foundation for exploring Government as they are challenged to become active citizens.

Economics (12)

This on-level course explores how individuals, organizations, and nations choose to allocate their limited resources in an effort to fulfill needs and wants. This one-semester course is designed to provide students with an introduction to both microeconomics (the study of economics applied to individuals and organizations) and macroeconomics (they study of economics applied to nations). Current events will be used as a means of applying and understanding the practical nature of the course so that the students are exposed to both the theory and practice of economics.

AP United States Government (12)

This course covers the topics of

• Federalism
• Separation of powers
• Influences on the formulation and adoption of the Constitution
• Political beliefs
• Political parties
• Elections
• Interest groups
• Institutions and policy processes
• Civil liberties
• Civil rights