Civics/Government
1 History Credit
This course will study the government and citizenship of the United States. We will investigate the foundations and purposes of the government at the federal, state, and local levels. We will also explore how Americans interact with the government daily as well as how they can participate and impact the government themselves. Students will examine a citizen’s rights, duties, and responsibilities at each level while participating in authentic learning activities with their peers. Students will be encouraged to draw from their own lives and experiences for examples of government in action. This course is a live course utilizing Google Classroom, in-class activities, and independent assignments.
Alternate Courses
World History and World Literature
1 ELA Credit and 1 Social Studies/History credit
This course takes students on a tour of major and minor historical events throughout the globe through literature and lessons in history and culture. In this course, students will explore world cultures and historical events through the lens of the human experience. Students will read and examine both primary and secondary sources, explore ideas, trends, and patterns in history, and gather, examine, and explore historical data. In addition, students will read and analyze a wide variety of literature as well as meet as a student group to discuss novels in a book club format. Through completion of the coursework, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the world as a whole and how interconnected we all are. Coursework and practice in both World History and World Literature will be completed through Google Classroom in addition to in-class lessons and activities.
US History through Music
1 Social Studies/History credit and .5 Elective Credit
This course takes students on a tour of major and minor historical events through music. In this course, students will explore factual accounts of historical events through the lens of the human experience. Students will read and examine both primary and secondary sources, explore ideas, trends, and patterns in history, and gather, examine, and explore historical data. In addition, if students would like to acquire a music appreciation credit they will have the opportunity to learn musical terms and concepts and apply them to the music as we go. Coursework and practice in both US History and Music Appreciation will be completed through Google Classroom in addition to in-class lessons and activities.
Music Appreciation Sneak Peek:
Throughout history music has been used as a soundtrack, to communicate, tell stories, and express emotions and ideas. Music is steeped in the human experience and the human experience is the stuff history is made of. Where did children’s songs like “Home on the Range” and “Yankee Doodle” come from? What about Jazz and Rock n Roll? Hamilton swept the nation but only the historically savvy among us can spot the inaccuracies while still enjoying the show. Let’s dig into other music and see where we can find the echoes of history swirling around us.