Uses National Geographical themes of place (physical and cultural characteristics) location (relative and absolute), regions, human-environment interaction, movement (goals, ideas, and people). Analyze the United States as a globally interdependent melting pot of the world. Outside sources are used to compare different regions, climate, economics, government, and cultural landscapes.

Emphasizes the political, cultural, economic and social development, and growth of civilizations. Analyzes the development of change beginning with ancient civilizations, the emergence of nations through trade/communications, intellectual development, scientific develop-ment, emergence of nation’s states, nations in conflict and the emerging interdependence of nations in the twentieth century.

Investigates the United States, its people, institutions, and heritage. Covers discovery and settlement, colonial society, the American Revolution, Constitution and the New Republic, Age of Jefferson, Nationalism, Sectionalism, Territorial Expansion, Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrialization, Progressive Era, World War I, Depression, New Deal, World War II, The Cold War, through Modern Times.

An in-depth study of the American political system. This course focuses on the foundation, principles, and structure of the American system of government. Examines the role of political parties, social factors as they relate to the role of the citizen, and analyzes the decision-making process that is a part of the system of American political behavior. Covers federalism, separation of powers, influences on the formulation and adoption of the Constitution, political beliefs, political parties and elections, interest groups, institutions and policy processes and civil liberties and civil rights.

Investigates the principles of psychology, developmental psychology, heredity, and environ-mental aspects of psychology, learning theory, personality, intelligence, social disorders, and research methods used in the study of psychology. Integrates and reinforces social studies skills.