Central Catholic Lookbook 2014-2015 | Page 9

Social Studies Department Faculty : Mr. Jack Steers Mr. Tom Bronder Mr. Mike Gomez Mr. Don Nelson Mr. Patrick Kasperitis Mr. L.D. Green Courses Offered: World History American History Economics American Government Advanced Studies: World History (H) U.S. History AP/Dual Credit Aristotle taught that politics is the application of ethics to society, so the study of American Government good and bad decisions and Politics AP over the millennia is critical Electives: to learning how to avoid World Geography the mistakes of the past, America in the Cold War and apply Catholic social teaching to the present and future. Social Studies at Central Catholic is not your grandfather's history class, with tons of memorized facts evaporating after each test. Our students are challenged to learn about human relationships in historical and political context, with appropriate research methods, and to apply what they learn across the curriculum.