Lakeview High School

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

The Lakeview Board of Education and Michigan Merit Curriculum require one-half credit of economics to graduate.  Students may satisfy this requirement by taking the fifth-block economics course (one-half credit), economic/globalization course (one-half credit each), or the full credit economics course.

Gr.: 9 (or 10 by request)

Prerequisite: None

The requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum include a World History course.  This course replaces the Global Studies course taught previously.  World History examines the human experience on a worldwide scale.  Students will explore the development and interaction of western and non-western human societies   from the Neolithic period to the present by analyzing and evaluating significant events, ideas, movements, and patterns that have helped shape the modern world.  Students will gain an understanding of history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities that will enable them to be informed and participating members of a global society.  AP World History may be taken in the 10-12 grade years in place of this course in the freshman year to satisfy the World History graduation requirement.

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Gr.: 10 (or 11 by request)

Prerequisite: World History

This course covers material from the Reconstruction period immediately following the Civil War to the present, including the development of modern America, world wars, and movements for equality.  Topics are covered from a political, economic, and social perspective.  Foreign and domestic policies are also discussed.  This course uses a variety of sources, including both primary and secondary, and relies upon a diversity of skills in assessments.  AP US History may be taken during the 10^th – 12^th grade years in place of this course to satisfy the US History graduation requirement.  See course description for AP US History.

Unit 1: Progressivism & Teddy Roosevelt

Unit 2: Boom and Bust

Unit 3: World War II

Unit 4: The Cold War

Unit 5: Civil Rights

Gr.: 10-12

Prerequisite: World History

Economics is a required college preparatory course for 11th and 12th grade students covering basic economic principles and terminology. Students will acquire the tools needed to make rational economic decisions for them and for our nation in the future.  Economics is aligned with the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/111706-finalhsfaq_178578_7.pdf ) and also meets the MMC requirement for an online experience at  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Online10.06_final_175750_7.pdf ).   The course online component is hybrid, involving significant use of educational technology, extensive online research, and virtual collaboration along with onsite classroom instruction facilitated by a highly qualified Economics teacher.  Blackboard Content Management System, used by most colleges and universities, will deliver the online curriculum.  Examples of topics covered include the following:  economic principles; supply and demand; the investment sector; the Federal Reserve System, economic markets; globalization; and the business cycle.

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Gr.: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

AP Macroeconomics is a rigorous and intellectually demanding course designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of macroeconomics.  The course is intended for highly motivated students who possess excellent mathematical skills.  The course covers the college level course of Macroeconomics.  In line with College Board standards, students should expect approximately one hour of work per night for this class.  As part of this course, students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Macroeconomics exam in May. The curriculum focuses on the study of national income and price-level determination, as well as developing students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, inflation, unemployment, and stabilization policies, economic growth and productivity, and international trade and finance.

Gr.: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

AP Microeconomics is a rigorous and intellectually demanding course designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of microeconomics.  The course is intended for highly motivated students who possess excellent mathematical skills.  The course covers the college level course of Microeconomics.  In line with College Board standards, students should expect approximately one hour of work per night for this class.  As part of this course, students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Microeconomics exam in May. The curriculum emphasizes basic economic concepts, the nature and function of product markets, the study of factor markets, market failures, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.

Gr.: 10-12

Prerequisite: World History

This sociology option is an elective social studies course designed to explore many of the basic concepts covered in the half-credit sociology course, but in more detail.  Topics discussed include culture, deviance, socialization, social groups, minorities, and social institutions.  A large portion of the class will deal with the social problems of today, their consequences for society, and their possible solutions.  Guest speakers will be used when available and appropriate.  Students will be encouraged to develop and support a divergence of opinions on current social problems and issues.

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Gr.: 12

Prerequisite: None

In this course students will study the following: The basic principles and development of the United States Constitution, the Federal System and the interrelationships of federal, state and local government.  Also included in this course is a study of the three branches of government and the power struggle between them and local government (the school district, the city and county).

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Gr.: 10-12

Prerequisite: World History

This class will focus on the origins of World War I as well as the battles and politics involved during the fighting of the “War to End All Wars”.  The years immediately after WWI will lead into a focused look at World War II, including studies of Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, as well as Churchill, Roosevelt, and Truman. The class will also take a close look at the Holocaust and its implications on the current world situation. From World War II the class will begin to focus on the Cold War, including Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, and other major events. Also, the continuing crisis in the Middle East will be analyzed and studied. Other current hot spots and events may also be included as they develop in our changing world.

Credit: 1.0

Gr.: 10-12

Prerequisite: World History

This course will use major Hollywood films and documentaries to study contemporary politics in America.  Examples of the feature films analyzed in this course are Bob Roberts, Wag the Dog, The War Room, Journeys with George, Nixon, and The Perfect Candidate.  This course is academic in nature and will use the films as learning tools to study how politicians get and use power.  During each presidential election year, students will closely study the election process, participate in an in-depth election simulation that will give them hands-on experience in running a political campaign, and conduct research on individuals, issues, and events (current and historical) related to the political topics studied throughout the course.

Gr.: 11-12

Prerequisite: Global Studies, U.S. History, and Economics

This course will follow the Advanced Placement U.S. History curriculum.  The curriculum is designed to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes, contacts, and interactions with different types of human societies.  Areas of study include the impact of interaction among major societies through trade, war and diplomacy, the impact of technology and demography on people and environment, among other topics.  The course will have as its chronological form the period of approximately 1000 AD to the present.  It is expected that students taking this course will take the Advanced Placement World History test in May.

Gr.: 11-12

Prerequisite: World History

Recommendation: 11-12 grade, 10^th grade by request

This course will follow the Advanced Placement United States History curriculum.  The course is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. history.  The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full year introductory college courses.  Students will learn to assess historical materials and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship.  Students will also build on skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format.  This course is designed with the disciplined student in mind who is college bound and/or has a strong interest in United States history.  It is expected that students taking this course will take the Advanced Placement United States History test in May.

Gr.: 11-12

Prerequisite: World History

Recommendation: 11-12 grade, 10^th grade by request

Ever wonder how a movie can change a country?  Have you heard the names of some famous bands but never listened to their music?  Want to know how television has affected American culture – both good and bad?  Do you want to know about the greatest books ever written or the most incredible moments of sport in our history?  Then this class if for you.  In an innovative collaboration between the English and Social Studies Departments, students in this class will learn about the highlights of American culture (the most powerful movies, music, television, sports moments, books, etc.) and study their impact on our country, the world, and on each individual.  Special effort will be made to make connections to our local culture as well.  Some topics we may cover include: Alfred Hitchcock, “Gone With The Wind”, “All In the Family”, “60 Minutes”, Catcher in the Rye, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Bob Dylan, Jazz, Miracle on Ice, 1968.

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