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• Research: History, landmarks, language, traditions, religions, food, etiquette, architecture, art, transportation
• Focus on regions of the world that is different / more in depth from other courses
Instructional Focus: Research, discussion, projects, activities, etc
America Through Multimedia Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Defining media( forms of, changing technology)
• How history has shaped multimedia through various periods of time
• Forms of Propaganda
• Film analysis Instruction Focus: Journaling, class discussions, projects, lecture, book / article reading, and various other forms of media.
Modern Global Issues Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Students will understand the world from a variety of perspectives
• Should all people have access to the same basic rights?
• Analyze global human rights such as sex trafficking, child labor, access to clean water, and food security
• Understand the history and modern relevance of global and domestic terrorism and extremism
• Investigate the impact of the changing global environment
• Debate privacy rights in the face of foreign and domestic spying and cyber security
• Global response to outbreaks of disease and natural disasters
Instructional Focus: Instruction is presented in a variety of ways: class discussion, individual research, student driven presentations, small and large group activities, simulations, and the use of technology and geographical tools.
Multicultural Perspectives Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Students will analyze how the concepts of Power and Privilege impact how we each experience the world differently and will be evaluated through a multicultural lens in the following areas of study: Race, Gender, Ethnicity, LGBTQ, Disability
• Students will gain exposure to the cultural richness of the Greater Twin Cities Area
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• Research how groups have maintained their culture while becoming part of the Minnesota tradition. Examples of groups include: Southeast Asian [ Hmong, Vietnamese, etc.], Scandinavian [ Norwegian, Swedish, etc.], African [ Liberian, Somalian, etc.], Latino, Soviet Bloc, and others.
Instructional Focus: Discussion- Socratic Seminar, Sociological Observation, Research Papers, Group Presentations
Honors African-American History Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit The African American History course is designed to develop an understanding of the causes, character, and consequences of the African-American experience and its influence on the world, the United States, and the African-American community. Beginning with a historical, geographical, social, political, economic, and cultural understanding from the African continent, the course will provide a descriptive and corrective overview, introducing the student to the study of both the African and African-American experiences. Major Outcomes:
• Study of major events in U. S. History from the perspective of African Americans
• Study of diverse peoples who created the American story
Instructional Focus: Journaling, class discussions, projects, lecture, book / article reading, and various other forms of media.
HUMAN SERVICES
Youth Issues Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Effective communication skills in personal, family, and social situations
• Analysis of issues which affect youth Instructional Focus: Discussion
Sociology Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Sociological Perspectives-Introduction to Sociology [ contributors, key concepts ], research
• Culture / Social Structure-culture, socialization, groups / status, and deviance
• Social Inequality-racial / ethnic, and gender discrimination
• Social Institutions-family: marriage, divorce, domestic violence, sports, religion, or education.
Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, group activities, simulations, and research
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Psychology I Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• History of psychology
• Scientific method
• Brain structure and function
• Impact of genetics and environment or personality
• Mental disorders and treatment Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, group activities, experiments, observations, fields and methods of psychology
Psychology II Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Sensation and perception
• Motivation and emotion
• State of consciousness
• Development— child through adulthood
• Gender
• Intelligence
• Social psychology Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, group activities, experiments, observations and fields and methods of psychology
AP Psychology [ AndHS, AHS, CPHS, CRHS only ] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes:
• Research methods
• Exploration of self and relationships
• Impact of genetics and environment on personality
• Theories of learning and memory Instructional Focus: This course is equivalent to an introductory college [ psychology ] course.
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, AND SECURITY
Criminal Justice Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Knowledge of crime, criminals and victims, role of police, and court systems and corrections
Instructional Focus: Class activities and guest speakers
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