This course will touch upon the studies of geography, history, economics, civics, and current events. The skills of reading, speaking, observing and listening are cultivated as most work is done in class. Small tests are given weekly.
Sources are textbooks, magazines, newspapers, films and television newscasts.
A strong emphasis of the class will be on review of citizenship materials for the 9 th grade citizenship exam. It is recommended that all students who have experienced difficulty in social studies courses in the past consider this course as the best means to improving these skills. This course will serve as important foundation for continued study in the social sciences. Students may be expected to purchase a workbook. The course will begin by providing the student with a definition of history - man s written record.