Social Studies
Recommended Sequence: Ancient Civilizations, Western Civilizations, U.S. History and Civics/Government
Ancient Civilizations – Reid Thomas, Instructor
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Through interactive class lectures, class discussions and required reading, students will gain a deeper understanding of the Ancient and Medieval historical periods (ranging from about 3000 BC to 1600 AD). Attention will be given to how events and persons during these periods have impacted the development of western civilization. Furthermore, students will engage in the process of viewing and evaluating history from a biblical perspective.
This class meets once each week and is designed for the academic needs of 9th graders, though older students are welcome. Students can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Texts: Western Civilization by Jackson Spielvogel
Comprehensive 6th Edition ISBN # 0534646026
The Holy Bible (New International Version)
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
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Through interactive class lectures, class discussions and required reading, students will gain a deeper understanding of the Ancient and Medieval historical periods (ranging from about 3000 BC to 1600 AD). Attention will be given to how events and persons during these periods have impacted the development of western civilization. Furthermore, students will engage in the process of viewing and evaluating history from a biblical perspective.
This class meets once each week and is designed for the academic needs of 9th graders, though older students are welcome. Students can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Texts: Western Civilization by Jackson Spielvogel
Comprehensive 6th Edition ISBN # 0534646026
The Holy Bible (New International Version)
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
Western Civilizations - Reid Thomas, Instructor
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Through interactive class lectures, class discussions and required reading, students will gain a deeper understanding of the Late Medieval and Modern historical periods (ranging from about 1600 AD to Today). Attention will be given to how events and persons during this time have impacted the development of western civilization. Furthermore, students will engage in the process of viewing and evaluating history from a biblical perspective.
This class meets once each week and is designed for the academic needs of 10th graders, though students from other grades are welcome. Students can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Texts: Western Civilization by Jackson Spielvogel
Comprehensive 6th Edition ISBN# 0534646026
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom ISBN# 0800794052
The Holy Bible (New International Version)
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
[email protected]
Through interactive class lectures, class discussions and required reading, students will gain a deeper understanding of the Late Medieval and Modern historical periods (ranging from about 1600 AD to Today). Attention will be given to how events and persons during this time have impacted the development of western civilization. Furthermore, students will engage in the process of viewing and evaluating history from a biblical perspective.
This class meets once each week and is designed for the academic needs of 10th graders, though students from other grades are welcome. Students can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Texts: Western Civilization by Jackson Spielvogel
Comprehensive 6th Edition ISBN# 0534646026
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom ISBN# 0800794052
The Holy Bible (New International Version)
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
U.S. History - Danielle Saxton, Instructor
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This course is a survey of American history from pre-colonization to modern times. In addition to the textbook, students make use of a variety of primary and secondary sources as they encounter the people and events that helped shape the United States. The full range of social studies (history, geography, economics, political science, and sociology) is incorporated.
Weekly assignments include reading one or two chapters of A Brief American Pageant. Written weekly assignments include identifications, outlining, summarizing, document study, and one-page written responses. Students take two midterms and a final exam each semester.
U.S. History will meet one day each week. Students should expect to spend 4 to 6 hours outside of class each week.
Texts: The Brief American Pageant (Sixth Edition), Kennedy, David and Lizabeth Cohen
ISBN #0-618-33268-5
Ordinary Americans: US History Through the Eyes of Everyday People, Ed.Linda R. Monk
ISBN #9780932765475
Keys to American History, Ed. Richard Panchyk ISBN # 9781556528040
Copy fee: $25 for the year
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This course is a survey of American history from pre-colonization to modern times. In addition to the textbook, students make use of a variety of primary and secondary sources as they encounter the people and events that helped shape the United States. The full range of social studies (history, geography, economics, political science, and sociology) is incorporated.
Weekly assignments include reading one or two chapters of A Brief American Pageant. Written weekly assignments include identifications, outlining, summarizing, document study, and one-page written responses. Students take two midterms and a final exam each semester.
U.S. History will meet one day each week. Students should expect to spend 4 to 6 hours outside of class each week.
Texts: The Brief American Pageant (Sixth Edition), Kennedy, David and Lizabeth Cohen
ISBN #0-618-33268-5
Ordinary Americans: US History Through the Eyes of Everyday People, Ed.Linda R. Monk
ISBN #9780932765475
Keys to American History, Ed. Richard Panchyk ISBN # 9781556528040
Copy fee: $25 for the year
Civics and Government – Reid Thomas, Instructor
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Christians are called to actively engage in and transform culture. Students who take Civics and Government will more thoroughly equip themselves to fulfill this calling. Students will begin by analyzing different forms of government, as well as the development of key principles which shaped our government. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the crucial philosophies and laws which govern the United States, as expressed in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Students will analyze the three branches of our government and issues related to these branches such as the formation and functioning of political parties, the voting process, campaigns and elections, and the defense of civil liberties.
Although the format of this class will certainly contain some lecture, students will spend a great deal of time discussing and analyzing current public and government issues in order to gain a more complex understanding of how they may be responsible, engaged citizens. Students will find this class challenging, yet enlightening and relevant.
Civics and Government meets once each week and is designed for the academic needs of 12th graders, though mature 11th graders are welcome. Students can expect to spend 5-6 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Text: America at Odds: the Essentials (6th edition) ISBN # 0-495-50108-5
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
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Christians are called to actively engage in and transform culture. Students who take Civics and Government will more thoroughly equip themselves to fulfill this calling. Students will begin by analyzing different forms of government, as well as the development of key principles which shaped our government. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the crucial philosophies and laws which govern the United States, as expressed in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Students will analyze the three branches of our government and issues related to these branches such as the formation and functioning of political parties, the voting process, campaigns and elections, and the defense of civil liberties.
Although the format of this class will certainly contain some lecture, students will spend a great deal of time discussing and analyzing current public and government issues in order to gain a more complex understanding of how they may be responsible, engaged citizens. Students will find this class challenging, yet enlightening and relevant.
Civics and Government meets once each week and is designed for the academic needs of 12th graders, though mature 11th graders are welcome. Students can expect to spend 5-6 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Text: America at Odds: the Essentials (6th edition) ISBN # 0-495-50108-5
Communication and Supply Fee: $10