Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2019-20

Social Studies 11: World History Prerequisite/Selection Process: US History or AP US History Intended Audience: Grade 11 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Study of significant events, people, issues, and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East • A balance of cultural, economic, geo- graphic, political, and social history are presented • Gain an appreciation and understanding of diverse perspectives Social Studies 12: Economics Prerequisite/Selection Process: World History or AP World History Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Concept of scarcity and its impact onchoices of individuals, organizations, businesses, and government • Market structures • Supply and demand • Personal Finance • Macroeconomics • Global Economy Projects, Activities, etc.: Investigations of public issues, identification of problems and proposed solutions Social Studies 12: U.S. Government and Politics Prerequisite/Selection Process: World History or AP World History Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Examines the political system of the American government • Focuses on the political processes of local, state and national government, the three branches of government, as well as, apply- ing Constitutional principles to the American legal system • Learn how to be active citizens • Debate and analyze public policy issues, including foreign policy • Understand how the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches work together • Understand the importance of the American Legal system including criminal, civil, and constitutional law • Analyze public policy issues including foreign policy • Investigate state and local government and politics High School Registration Guide • Analyze primary sources and court cases to understand the role of government during major periods of social and political change Instructional Focus: State/Local Public Issue Project [5 Youth Service Hours], Constitutional Law Project ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREERS Building & Construction: Exterior (The House) [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] [STEP only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: None. Home Maintenance class is strongly recommended Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Exterior Framing • Roofing • Window & Exterior Door Installation Projects, Activities, etc.: Construction of a 3 bedroom home! Instructional Focus: Math-related program understandings are addressed; hands-on expe- rience and use of power tools with emphasis on mathematical concepts related to carpentry. Building & Construction: Finishing (The House) [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] [STEP only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: None. Home Maintenance class is strongly recommended Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Interior finishing • Exterior finishing Projects, Activities, etc.: Construction of a 3 bedroom home! Instructional Focus: Math-related program un- derstandings are addressed; hands-on experi- ence and use of power tools with emphasis on mathematical concepts related to carpentry. Building & Construction: Interior (The House) [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] [STEP only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: None. Home Maintenance class is strongly recommended Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Interior Framing • Mechanicals • Electrical • Insulation • Drywall Projects, Activities, etc.: Construction of a 3 bedroom home! Instructional Focus: Math-related program understandings are addressed; hands-on experience and use of power tools with emphasis on mathematical concepts related to carpentry. SOCIAL STUDIES Construction Careers: Carpentry [STEP only] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Tool use and safety • Framing • Roofing, siding and exterior trim Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on customized building projects; emphasis on building terminology and mathematical concepts related to carpentry Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and use of tools Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Construction Careers: Building Trades [STEP only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Construction Careers: Carpentry Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Tool use and safety • Concrete and masonry • Plumbing and electrical wiring Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on customized building projects; emphasis on building terminology and mathematical concepts related to major outcomes Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and use of tools Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Construction Careers: Finishing [STEP only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Construction Careers: Carpentry Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Tool use and safety • Doors and windows • Insulation and vapor barriers • Drywall and interior finishing Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on customized building projects; emphasis on building terminology and mathematical concepts related to major outcomes Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and use of tools Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA 81

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