North Augusta High School

Curriculum Guide

Social Studies

World Geography / GS1   CP1

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: None

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: None

3310C1CW

Grade Level: 9

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of geographic forces which affect the physical, political, economic, and cultural environments of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Emphasis is placed on developing skills such as map reading and cultural awareness. Projects will be done on designated areas of the world.

 World Geography / GS1  H

US History and Constitution CP 1

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: None

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English 3 TP

3320C1CW

Grade Level: 11

This course is designed for the state requirement of one unit of United States history. The course will provide a study of the economic, political, and social forces that have shaped the development of the United States from the American colonial to the present time . Major areas of study will be the American Revolution, the United States’ Constitution, Jacksonian Democracy, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the New Deal, WWII and American foreign policy in the 20^th century. The course will entail readings, a project, tests, class work, and homework. 

US History and Constitution CP2

US History and Constitution H

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English 3 CP or teacher recommendation

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Standardized test score, teacher recommendation, selection by Guidance Dept.

3320C2CW

Grade Level: 11

332000HW

Grade Level: 11

This course is designed for the college-bound student to meet the state requirement for one unit of United States History. This course will present an in-depth study of the economic, political, and social forces that have shaped the development of the United States from the American colonial to the present time . Major areas of study will be the American Revolution, the United States’ Constitution, Jacksonian Democracy, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the New Deal, WWII and American foreign policy in the 20^th century. The course will entail projects, reports, essays, research, tests, and discussions to prepare the student for college-level social studies work.

 This course is designed for the college-bound student to meet the state requirement for one unit of United States History. This course will present an in-depth study of the economic, political, and social forces that have shaped the development of the United States from the Reconstruction Era to the present time.  Major areas of study will be Reconstruction, The Expansion of the American Industry, Westward Expansion, Imperialism, the Growth of Cities, Progressivism, World War I, Roaring 20's, The Great Depression, The New Deal, World War II, the Postwar Years at Home, the Cold War, The Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and 1968 to the Present.  The course will entail projects, reports, essays, research, tests, and discussions to prepare the student for college-level social studies work.

American Government CP1

American Government CP2

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English 2CP 1 or 2

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite:  Enrolled in English 2 CP2

3330C1CH

Grade Level:  12

3330C2CH

Grade Level: 12

American government is a semester course required for graduation. It is designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of the American government. The course includes a study of the U.S. Constitution and the federal system’s lawmaking, law enforcement, and legal interpretation. This study will be applied to state and local governments as well. Projects, tests, quizzes, class work, and homework will be the basis for this class. At the conclusion of the course, the student will have a sufficient level of understanding of the purposes, functions, and principles of government.

American government is a semester course required for graduation. It is designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of American government. The course includes a study of the U.S. Constitution and the federal system’s lawmaking, law enforcement and interpretation. This study will be applied to state and local governments as well. Projects, tests, quizzes, case studies, mock trials, and papers will be the basis for this class. At the conclusion of the course, the student will have an understanding of the purposes, functions, and principles of American government.

American Government H/Pre-IB

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English 2 Pre-IB

Unit: 1

Prerequisite:  Enrolled in English 3H; Fulfill AP Criteria

333000HH

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

American Government H/Pre-IB is a semester course required for graduation. It is designed to give the student a comprehensive view of American government. The course includes a study of the U.S. Constitution, as well as federal, state, and local governments’ legislative, administrative and judicial branches. Projects, test, quizzes, case studies, mock trials, essays, extensive outside reading, and research papers will be the basis for this class. At the conclusion of the course, the student will have an in-depth level of understanding of the purposes, functions, and principles of American government.

This course is designed for the serious and mature student seeking the challenge of college level work. This course will present an in-depth study of the economic, political, and social forces that have shaped the development of the United States from the American colonial to the present time. Major areas of study will be the American Revolution, the United States’ Constitution, Jacksonian Democracy the Civil War, Reconstruction, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, the Great Society and American foreign policy in the 21^st century. The course content includes intensive readings from a college textbook, extensive supplemental readings, and the application of Bloom’s Taxonomy through research, discussions, debates, and research papers. National standardized testing, free response, writing, and document-based questions will be utilized to measure the student’s academic growth.

Economics CP1

Economics CP2

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English CP 2

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English 2 CP 1 or 2

3350C1CH

Grade Level: 12

3350C2CH

Grade Level: 12

This course is designed to allow the student to examine the principles and practices of the American economic system and their relation to and effect on the average citizen and on national government policy. The course is required for graduation. An analysis of the basic concepts of institutions will provide the student with an understanding of the way in which the capitalistic system has evolved in response to the changing needs of American society. The first nine weeks will cover microeconomics, and the second nine weeks will cover macroeconomics. The basis for the class will be reading, class work, homework, current events, tests, and a project.

This is a required course for graduation. It is designed to allow the student to examine the principles and practices of the American economic system and their relationship to and effect on the average citizen and on national government policy. An analysis of the concepts of institutions will provide the student with an understanding of the way in which the capitalistic system has evolved in response to the changing needs of American society. The basis of the class will be the text, outside readings, class work, homework, current events, test and research. The first nine weeks is devoted to micro- economics, and the second nine weeks to macroeconomics.

Economics H/Pre-IB

World History / GS2   CP1

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English H/Pre-IB

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: None

335000HH

Grade Level: 1 12

3360C1CW

Grade Level: 10

This course is required for graduation on the Honors and IB levels. It is designed to examine the principles and practices of the American economic system and their relationship to and effect on the average citizen and on national government policy. An analysis of institutions will provide the student with an understanding of the way in which the capitalistic system evolved in response to the changing needs of American society. The basis of the class will be extensive readings, class work, homework, current events discussions, essays, and research.

This course is designed as a study of the world from prehistoric to the modern era. Emphasis is placed on ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks , and Romans. The course will also introduce the student to major world religions, as well as significant world conflicts. Course work will include extensive reading. 

World History GS2   CP2

World History / GS2     H/Pre-IB

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English 2CP or teacher recommendation

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: English 2H; IB application with selection based on pre-determined criteria

3360C2CW

Grade Level: 9

3360C2CW

Grade Level: 9

This course is designed for the college preparatory student and has a goal of helping the student examine the achievements and failures of civilization from that of early man to the present. Major areas of study include early man, Greeks, Romans, Byzantine, and Muslim empires. Inclusive in this study will be the Middle Ages, Asia, the Americas, Modern Europe, and the Twentieth Century. Course work will include extensive reading, writing, and projects.

The world history honors course will be an extensive study of the world from prehistoric to modern times. The student will be required to do several readings outside of the textbook. Students will be asked to do critical analysis and interpretations of historic events in the form of written essays. Some historical research of primary and secondary sources will be required. Various projects will be assigned throughout the year. Students will be required to take part in various cooperative learning projects including simulations, role-playing, and case studies.

History of the Americas HL/AP American History

History of the Americas HL/IB

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in English 3H; fulfill AP criteria

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: History of the Americas HL/AP American History

336C00IW

Grade Level: 11

338200IW

Grade Level: 12

This course is designed for the serious and mature student seeking the challenge of college level work.  This course will present an in-depth study of the economic, political, and social forces that have shaped the development of the United States from Colonial times to the present.  Major areas of study will include Colonial America, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jeffersonian/Jacksonian Democracy, the Civil War, Reconstruction, World War I, the New Deal and the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War and its aftermath.  The content of the course includes intensive readings from a college-level textbook, extensive supplemental readings, and additional research, discussions, and timed writings.  National standardized testing, free response writing, and document-based questions will be utilized to measure the student's academic growth.  The IB Diploma/Certificate candidate continues to the 20th Century segment of the History of the Americas HL/IB for the senior year.

This course will complete the 2-year cycle for the HL/IB diploma and certificate candidates.  This course will focus on major world events such as World War I and World War II as well as the Cold War, and coordinate the study of the rise of single-party states with all the concomitant relations that existed and developed within the context of the Americas.  Extensive reading, research and essay writing will bring the candidate to a level of competency necessary for completion of this course.  An Internal Assessment comprising a 1500 word historical analysis will precede the 3-part final examination that is required of all Diploma and Certificate candidates. 

Multicultural ED 1 CP

Multicultural ED 2 CP

Unit: 1/2

Pre-requisite: None

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: Multicultural CP 1

339962CH

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

339968CH

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

This social studies elective offers a study of the major world religions from inception to the present. The course is presented on a historical basis showing the origins, development, world locations, and influence each theology has had on world history and culture. Students in this course will have geographical research assignments, quizzes two to three times a week, and section tests. Nine weeks’ projects include interviews with a parent, adult, or student. The semester project is a cultural scrapbook taken from newspapers and/or magazines. Religious study will include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

This course offers a study of American society based on the contributions of the five general cultural groups of the United States. The purpose of the course is to show the experiences, involvement, importance, and origins of each group in conjunction with the establishment and development of the United States. The prejudices and difficulties that have been faced by all groups that make up the mosaic of the American experience will be examined. Geographical research assignments, quizzes, and sectional tests are required. Two projects will be assigned. Each nine weeks a three to four page typed research paper on specific people, places, or events of the student’s choosing will be completed. Included in the study will be Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and European Americans.

Psychology CP

Sociology CP

Unit: 1/2

Pre-requisite: None

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: None

334500CH

Grade Level: 12

334500CH

Grade Level: 12

The course is designed for the college prep student. This course examines the nature of psychology as a social science and introduces the student to basic psychological theory. The course covers basic psychological theory and principles, explores human behavior and the biological theories of personality, motivation, emotions, sensations, and states of consciousness and mental disorders.

This course is designed for the college prep student. The course presents an in-depth study of social institutions, social groups, social interactions, values, norms, social problems, and attitudes. A study of present day social issues will also be included. Two written reports, two original poems interpreting society, group projects, role-playing and in-class activities are included in the requirements.

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

 AP Psychology

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Enrolled in IB diploma program

Unit: 1

Prerequisite:  With teacher recommendation, Seniors who are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum should be considered for admission to this course.

338G00IH, 338G02IH

Grade Level: 11, 12

437100AW

Grade Level: 12

TOK is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. The course challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological biases and to develop the ability to analyze evidence that is expressed in rational argument.

TOK is a key element in encouraging students to appreciate other cultural perspectives. The course is unique to the IBO, which recommends at least 100 hours of teaching time spanning the program’s two years.

This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.  This course will provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory psychology courses.  Students are exposed to psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology.  They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologist use in their science and practice.  This course will entail additional readings, projects, research, essays, and discussions.

Real World CP

Unit: ½

Pre-requisite: None

339967CH

Grade Level: 12

Real Life 101 is a course designed for senior students.  It is taught in collaboration with the North Augusta 2000 Community Foundation.  The organization sponsors the course as one of its education initiatives.  The goal of the course is to teach basic skills for maintaining a healthy and productive lifestyle and the classes are taught by community professionals.  The classes are lecture format, and tests will be given on most lessons.  Some of the topics are Public Safety, Virtues, Employment, Etiquette, Relationships, Finance, and Identity Theft.

 Art History

Unit: 1/2

Prerequisite: None

 459903CH

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

 The Art History course provides students an introductory course on the understanding and knowledge of architecture, paintings, and other art forms within a diverse historical and cultural context.  This course will be open to all students who have an interest in art and students who are curious about the culture, history, and people of the world around them.