Pinkerton Academy Department of Social Studies     Freshmen Page

Recommended for 9^th  Grade

Requirement for Graduation: All students must successfully complete American Government (half-year),

Economics (half-year), an additional half year social studies elective, and U.S. History (full-year), during their four years.

201 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT A

This half-year (0.5 credit) A-level course is designed for students who have demonstrated superior

academic achievement in their middle school social studies courses. This course is a study of the American

government, its structures, functions, and effects on individuals. The purpose of this course is to provide

the student with an in depth understanding of American government and the United States Constitution.

Research will be required.

204 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT B

This half-year (0.5 credit) B-level course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a

postsecondary education. This course will provide students with an overview of the Constitution and the

structure and function of the United States government, including, a study of the legislative, executive,

and judicial branches of the government. The qualities and practical application of good citizenship as

well as the varied roles the United States plays in the 20th Century world are included. Several projects

are required.

207 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT C

This half-year (0.5 credit) C-level course is designed for students who may not want to take American

Government at a post-secondary level. This course will provide students with a basic study of American

Government and the Constitution. The student will be introduced to the concepts of good citizenship

and the role of a good citizen in a democracy. A number of projects will be required.

210 EXPLORATION IN AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

This half-year (0.5 credit) course is designed for students who encounter difficulty in learning through

the normal classroom methods and to meet individual needs. Supplementary instruction may be available

from special educators in the classroom as well as in a resource room. This course will provide students

with a basic study of American Government and the Constitution. The student will be introduced to the

concepts of good citizenship and the role of a good citizen in a democracy. Projects will be required.

PRE-REQUISITE: Permission required from the Director of Special Education or the Social Studies

department chair.

224 GLOBAL STUDIES 1

This half-year (0.5 credit) unleveled elective is designed as a survey. The geography, peoples, language,

population, resources, basic history, economics, religion, current developments and foreign affairs of

India, China, and Japan are explored. The course is directed toward students who are interested in

social studies and desire to learn more about different nations and cultures. Technology and international

dialog are encouraged.

225 GLOBAL STUDIES 2

This half-year (0.5 credit) unleveled elective has a similar structure as Area Studies 2. It covers the

areas of Russia and Latin America, with a further emphasis on economic and social interaction.

231 WORLD HISTORY A1 (sem. 1)

This half-year (0.5 credit) A-level course includes the study of man from ancient times through the

Renaissance. A major term project, chosen by the students, is required. Lectures, debates, and discussions

are supplemented by a variety of audio visual materials.

232 WORLD HISTORY A2 (sem. 2)

This half-year (0.5 credit) A-level course includes the study of man from the Renaissance to the present.

A major term project, chosen by the students, is required. Lectures, debates, and discussions are

supplemented by a variety of audio visual materials.

234 WORLD HISTORY B1 (sem. 1)

This half-year (0.5 credit) B-level elective surveys the development of the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman

civilizations. The Renaissance, the Reformation, and French Revolution are also covered. Videotapes,

slides, and technology will be used throughout the course. Reports and projects are required.

235 WORLD HISTORY B2 (sem. 2)

This half-year (0.5 credit) B-level elective presents a survey of world history from the end of the French

Revolution to the present. Videotapes, slides, and technology will be used throughout the course. Reports

and projects are required.

237 WORLD HISTORY C1 (sem. 1)

This half-year (0.5 credit) C-Level elective is designed for students who may not want to take history at

the post-secondary level. This course traces the world’s historical development through the Renaissance.

The course stresses the effects of the actions of historical figures and the times in which they lived. A

variety of audio visual materials will supplement the course.

238 WORLD HISTORY C2 (sem. 2)

This half-year (0.5 credit) C-level elective is designed for students who may not want to take history at

the post-secondary level. This course traces the world’s historical development from the Renaissance

to the present. The course will stress the effects of the actions of historical figures and the times in

which they lived. A variety of audio visual materials will be used throughout the course.

239 WORLD GEOGRAPHY

This half-year (0.5 credit) course is a predominantly freshman elective. This moderately-paced course,

designed for the A/B-level student, focuses on the five themes of geography: location, place, human

environment interaction, movement, and region. The course will emphasize global themes and locations.

Included in this course will be map work, research topics/projects, regional/country videotapes, and

use of available technology. This course is designed for students with average or above-average ability.

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214 WORLD GEOGRAPHY C

This half-year (0.5 credit) course is a predominantly freshman elective. This course moves at a slower

pace than 239. It provides a basic study of World Geography, focusing on the five themes of geography:

location, place, human environment interaction, movement, and region. This course will emphasize

global themes and locations. Included in this course will be map work, research topics/projects, regional/

country videotapes, and use of available technology.

215 EXPLORATION IN WORLD GEOGRAPHY

This half-year (0.5 credit) course is designed for students who encounter difficulty in learning through

the normal classroom methods and to meet individual needs. Supplementary instruction may be available

from special educators in the classroom as well as in a resource room. This course provides a basic

study of world geography, focusing on the five themes of geography: location, place, human environment

interaction, movement, and region. This course will emphasize global themes and locations. Map work,

projects, and use of technology will be included.

PRE-REQUISITE: Permission required from the Director of Special Education or the Social Studies

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