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GEOGRAPHY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: None
Geography studies Earth, its
people, and examines the Earth's physical environment as one
way to better understand the different cultures of the world.
Much of the course revolves around locating the countries
of the world and examining the people who live there. Some
other areas of study include maps, climate, water formations
and land forms.
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Grade
9 |
WORLD HISTORY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of
Geography
This course surveys history
from ancient times through the modern period from a world
perspective. Students are introduced to the ancient River
Civilizations, the Empires of Greece and Rome, and medieval
life. The course continues with the development of European
monarchies and their evolution into modern nations. Finally,
students will investigate causes and results of twentieth
century global events/conflicts. Emphasis is placed on emergence
of new nations and the potential of today's society.
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Grade 10
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UNITED STATES HISTORY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of World
History
This course surveys the history
of the United States from colonial times through the modern
period. Students will examine the economic, political and
cultural development of early America. The course continues
with the events that lead America into Civil War and our recovery
and modernization after the war. The final part of this course
emphasizes the emergence of the United States as a world power
and the crisis faced as a modern nation both at home and abroad.
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Grade 11 |
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HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY: (College Credit Avaliable)
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Completion of World History
with a Grade of B or Higher, along with Instructor's Signature
Required for Enrollment
Course Fee: Based upon Park University course
fee requirements
This course is designed to
provide students with analytical skills and factual knowledge
to critically address United States history. This course is
structured to prepare students for college courses, demanding
in-depth writing analysis and understanding beyond the norm.
Admittance to this class will be by approval only. The course
will be assignd the advanced study credit. College credit
is available through Park University.
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ACCP Grade 11 |
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of United
States History
This course studies government
in general and the United States' federal system in particular.
A strong emphasis is placed on the three branches of government.
The course also includes an examination of State and Local
Government (second semester), thus meeting the state requirement
for the study of the Federal and the Missouri Constitution.
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Grade 12 |
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HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: (College Credit Avaliable)
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Completion of United States
History with a Grade of B or Higher, along with Instructor's
Signature Required for Enrollment
Course Fee: Based upon Park University course
fee requirements
This course is designed to
provide students with analytical skills and factual knowledge
to critically address American Government and political process.
This course is structured to prepare students for college
courses, demanding in-depth writing analysis and understanding
beyond the norm. Admittance to this class will be by approval
only. The course will be assignd the advanced study credit.
College credit is available through Park University.
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ACCP Grade 12 |
PSYCHOLOGY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Grade 11~12 Standing Only
This semester-long course will
survey the major areas of psychology: consciousness, the brain
and behavior, theories of human growth, development and personality,
learning and psychological testing. Students will be exposed
to major psychological theorists and theories, exploring how
psychology relates to their own interests while examining
theories of human behavior. Discussion, reading, research
and projects will be required.
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Grade 11~12 |
PHILOSOPHY
Credit 1/2
Prerequisite: Grade 11~12 Standing Only
This semester survey course
explores the important themes, questions, and movements in
philosophy. We study the beginning of Philosophical thought,
the Greek Miracle including Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle.
The students study the Fall of Rome, Marcus Aurelius, Saint
Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. We study the great philosophers
of the enlightenment period and deconstruct Modernism and
Postmodernism. Student assessment will include homework, tests
and projects
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Grade 11~12 |
CURRENT EVENTS:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to
examine major news and issues of the day. The course will
focus on local, national, and international events making
headlines, and will utilize a variety of media to obtain different
perspectives on those topics. The course is intended to teach
students to become more aware of how news stories may directly
or indirectly affect their lives, and to encourage them to
become more informed young citizens as they prepare to take
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Grade 10~12 |
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