Memorial
High School
Social Studies
American
Government- Level II
One Semester, Grade 12
Prerequisites: None
This
course gives students a thorough knowledge and understanding of the American
governmental system from the federal government down through local governing
bodies. It provides a comprehensive
treatment of the totality of our democracy, including its origins, development,
principles, organization, and actual workings.
Current issues and problems will be woven into the course so as to give
practical application to the theories covered as well as to ensure their
relevancy. This
course is required for graduation.
Anthropology-
Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
This course outlines the four subdisciplines of anthropology and discusses basic anthropological theory. The bulk of the course focuses on the hows and whys of studying different cultures around the world. Emphasis is given to definition and explanation of important anthropological terms and concepts such as ethnography, culture, evolution, language, diffusion, and cultural relativism.
One Semester, Grade 12
Prerequisites: None
This
course covers newsworthy contemporary issues that are of world, national, or
local importance and have contemporary historical significance.
Particular attention is given to events of political, geographic, social,
and economic significance in respect to the shaping of the world around us.
In addition to the required textbook, sources such as television, radio,
newspapers, and magazines are used as reference material.
An emphasis will be placed on the student’s knowledge of world
geography. This
course is required for graduation.
Economics-
Level II
One Semester, Grade 12
Prerequisites: None
This
course is a study of how our economic system functions.
Topics such as the
One Semester, Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: None
The
law affects every phase of a person’s life.
Thus, every citizen, no matter what his station, should know what his
legal rights are and how to protect them. He
must show that with these rights, he has certain legal responsibilities.
The objective of this course is to make students aware of both their
rights and responsibilities. In this
class, emphasis is put on law as it affects young adults and how it provides
them with practical guidelines for becoming effective citizens and consumers -
both now and in the future. Specifically,
the course includes bailments, employment, agencies, insurance, property, and
business organizations.
Topics
In History: The 1960's- Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
This
course will take an in-depth look at the period of U.S. History from the
election of John F. Kennedy in 1960 through the resignation of Richard Nixon as
a result of Watergate. Topics
covered in the course will include, but not be limited to, media influence on
the
Indiana
Studies- Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Indiana
Studies is an integrated program comparing and contrasting state and national
development in the areas of politics, economics, history, and culture.
The course uses
Psychology-
Level III
One Semester, Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Overall GPA of 4.5 or above
Since 1900, psychologists have discovered a vast number of facts and developed a variety of theories about behavior, human development, and mental processes. The purpose of this course is to pass along to the students some of the knowledge that has been gained. Students will be introduced to the terms and concepts psychologists use, come to an understanding of the significance of psychological findings in their own lives, and learn how to apply this information to specific situations. Should enrollment exceed space limitations, first consideration will be given to students entering their senior year.
Sociology-
Level II
One Semester, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
This
course includes the study of human behavior in groups, the structure of society,
and societal evolution. Emphasis is
given to the social structure of the
Two Semesters, Grade 11
Prerequisites: None
This course is a study of the growth and development of the United States in four major areas: 1) studying Europeans entering into a strange new environment and responding to it; 2) examining the foundation and development of a new nation during which most of the people lived and worked on farms; 3) telling of a growing nation and its struggles for a place among nations of the world; and 4) bringing the nation into the present day as a predominantly urban, consumer-oriented society with emphasis on its role as a world.
Two Semesters, Grade 11
Prerequisites: Overall GPA of 4.5 or above
This
course covers all of the material included in the regular U. S. History course,
but in greater depth; more emphasis is placed on note taking, research, and
outside reading. Additionally,
critical thinking skills and problem solving exercises are regularly employed.
Further, the social and economic history of our country is integrated
into the traditional study of the political and diplomatic growth of the
American nation. Special
emphasis will also be placed on how the events of the past millennium have
shaped our modern world with speculation as to what our future may be.
This course is available for college credit through the
Two Semesters, Grades 9-10
Prerequisites: None
This
course outlines the key events and developments of the past that influenced
subsequent eras. A major focus of
the course will be placed on how events of the past have shaped our world today.
The emphasis will be on the people, places, events, and key factors
shaping Asian, African, and pre-Columbian American culture as well.
Students will practice skills for critical thinking, inquiry and
research, and decision making that is necessary for full participation in a
democratic society. This
course is required during the freshman or sophomore year.
World
History, Advanced Placement- Level IV
Two Semesters, Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Minimum GPA of a 4.5
and World History/Civilization
This challenging course takes a comprehensive look at World History, not merely political events, but overall themes like interactions between cultures and the impact of technology on people and their environment. More than studying history, this course offers students the opportunity to "do history" by analyzing events using the tools and evidence used by historians. Success in the modern economy requires an understanding of global connections, and so this course provides excellent preparation for any student planning to pursue a college degree in business or liberal arts. This course will prepare students for the end of the year Advanced Placement exam.
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