This course concentrates on the study of the physical and cultural patterns of the earth's surface. The course will stress fundamental geographic concepts such as latitude, longitude and map skills. Great attention will be paid to the relationship of man to to the physical environment and the effect, both positive and negative, that he has had on the environment. This course covers United States history from the early inhabitants of North America through the Civil War. Students review and revisit pertinent topics from the history of the United States with emphasis on the causes, key events, and affects of the Civil War.
Students also study how industrialization and mechanized farming changed daily life in America.
This course covers United States history from the Civil War to the present. Students evaluate the social, political, and economic life from the Reconstruction Period to the 20th century. World History Students review and revisit pertinent topics in world history. They analyze the political, economic, and cultural changes in Europe. Other topics covered include studying the impact of European expansion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia.