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HISTORY
One credit in Civics and two credits in United States History are required for graduation. Ninth grade students may take World History. Tenth and Eleventh grade students are required to take United States History. Seniors are required to take Civics. Cultural diversity is an important component in the Social Studies curriculum. Students not only recognize the value and importance of cultural diversity, but relate it to the economic, political and social concerns in the courses which they are taking. Inter- disciplinary connections are made between history/social studies and other disciplines. This is reinforced in particular with the Freshmen Cluster program. Critical thinking skills are an important component of the Social Studies curriculum as students will apply these skills from history and social studies to the decision making process. Geography is an important strand in all Social Studies courses, as students will demonstrate knowledge of geography and ecology in the development of history and society. As technology becomes important to society, students in the social studies courses will apply and evaluate more and more from a variety of non-text sources.
Macy Honors World History Grade 9 1 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Required for ninth grade Macy students Description: This course provides students with a better comprehension and appreciation of our society by studying the political, economic, and cultural development of past civilizations and the ways they have influenced the development of religion, science, culture, politics, social organizations and economic systems of today. The course presents a chronological history within a thematic framework. It emphasizes map skills, charts, graphs, time lines and outlining. Communication/literacy skills are highlighted. Assessment Methods: Required are notebooks, oral class participation through discussions and panels; project/reports and their presentation; tests and quizzes.
Macy College World History Grade 9 1 Credit Level: 2 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Required for ninth grade Macy designated students. Description: This course provides students with a better comprehensive and appreciation of our society by studying the political, economic, and cultural development of past civilizations and the ways they have influenced the development of religion, science, culture, politics, social organizations and economic systems of today. The course presents a chronological history within a thematic framework. It emphasizes map skills, charts, graphs, time lines and outlining. Communication/literacy skills are highlighted. Assessment Methods: Required are notebooks, oral class participation through discussions and panels; project/reports and their presentation; tests and quizzes.
College World History Grade 9 1 Credit Level: 2 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Required for ninth grade college level Description: This course provides students with a better comprehension and appreciation of our society by studying the political, economic, and cultural development of past civilizations and the ways they have influenced the development of religion, science, culture, politics, social organizations and economic systems of today. The course presents a chronological history within a thematic framework. It emphasizes map skills, charts, graphs, time lines and outlining. Communication/literacy skills are highlighted. Assessment Methods: Required are notebooks, oral class participation through discussions and panels; project/reports and their presentation; tests and quizzes.
Basic World History Grade 9 1 Credit Level: 3 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: 8th grade history Description: This course provides students with a better comprehension and appreciation of our society by studying the political, economic, and cultural development of past civilizations and the ways they have influenced the development of religion, science, culture, politics, and social organizations and economic systems of today. The course presents a chronological history within a thematic framework. It emphasizes map skills, charts, graphs, time lines and outlining. Communication literacy skills are highlighted by emphasizing reading, interpreting and writing proficiency. Assessment Methods: Required are notebooks, oral class participation through discussions and panels; project/reports and their presentation; tests and quizzes.
Honors United States History I Grade 10 1 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Successful completion of ninth grade World History with an average of no less than a B (for Honors) and/or B+ for college level; teacher recommendation as well. Description: Honors United States I is an advanced history survey course which examines the major themes and issues involving the social, political, economic and cultural development of the United States from the Age of Exploration and Colonization to the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. In this course, much emphasis is placed on developing the research, critical thinking and essay writing skills necessary for an academically successful college experience. Such will also be assigned historical material in addition to the textbook such as April Morning, by Howard Fast; Report from Philadelphia by Bill Moyers; Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe; To Be A Slave by Julius Lester. Assessment Methods: Students will be expected to have a New Haven Public Library card; monthly newspaper journal project: one formal research paper each marking period beginning with the second marking period; chapter tests and quizzes; book reports on supplemental reading assignments; class participation.
Ethno-Literature Grade 10 1 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Honors History 9/Macy Program Description: This course begins with an examination of nine ethnic groups using Thomas Sowell’s classic book Ethnic America. The students examine when and why each group came to America, the success they achieved, and the obstacles they faced. A film about most of the ethnic groups is viewed by the class and critiqued.
College United States History I Grade 10 1 Credit Level: 2 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Completion of social studies for ninth grade. Description: College United States History I is a history survey course which examines the major theses and issues involving the social, political, economic and cultural development of the United States from the Age of Exploration and Colonization to the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. In this course, emphasis is placed on developing the research, Reconstruction era. In this course, emphasis is placed on developing the research, critical thinking and essay writing necessary for college. Students will also continue to work on skills such as time lines, evaluation of historical reading, charts, and graphs. Assessment Methods: Teacher made tests, class discussions, marking period term papers, charts used as alternative assessments, time lines for class, and oral reports.
Pre-AP US History (1) Grade 10,11 1 Credit Level 1 Length of Course: Full Year Pre-Requisite: Recommendation of History Department Course Description: The Pre-AP US History (1) course is designed for the most serious of students seeking advanced placement and the opportunity (depending on satisfactory completion of this course) to advance to AP US History (2) which will qualify students to take the national AP US History exam in their junior/senior year, and earn (depending on the students achievement on this exam) college credit toward a History course. The Pre-AP US History (1) course will cover the period from the original settlers of the American continent through the American Civil War. Through lecture, discussion, and readings of primary sources and textbook, the student will become familiar with the original and European settlings of our continent, the growth of the English colonies, the causes and aftermath of the American Revolution, origins of our first governments, the expansion of the US, slavery, and the causes of the American Civil War. We will also cover the experiences of diverse communities of Americans in the unfolding story of our country and understanding of the people and events that shaped the course of ante-bellum American/US history. The ultimate objectives of this course is not only have students achieve a satisfactory grade for this course and CAPT but also to motivate/prepare students to move into AP US History (2) and achieve a satisfactory grade on the AP History test the following school year. Assessment Methods: Emphasis will be placed on AP skills, including sophisticated multiple choice testing and Document-Based Essay Questions (DBEQ). College level textbook and reader are the main reading materials for this course. A significant amount of reading and written homework assignments are to be expected throughout the school year.
Basic United States History I Grade 10 1 Credit Level: 3 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Completion of social studies for ninth grade. Description: Basic United States History I is a history survey course which examines the major theses and issues involving the social, political, economic and cultural development of the United States from the age of exploration and colonization to the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. In this course, emphasis is placed on developing skills with emphasis on improving reading, writing and thinking skills. Skills are emphasized through use of time lines, charts, graphs, and writing summaries. Students also spend time on report writing. Assessment Methods: Teacher made tests, oral reports and discussions, graphs, time lines, outside readings from “Cobblestone.”
Honors United States History II Grade 11 1 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History I with an average of no less than a B+; teacher recommendation as well. Description: This course reviews the political, economic and cultural development of the United States from 1865 to the present. It also provides students with a basic knowledge of American culture through a chronological survey of major units from Reconstruction and its impact, the industrialization of America and the rise of labor unions, the migration to the West and its impact on Native Americans, immigration, the United States in international affairs, the Depression, World War I and II, the Holocaust, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights movement. Assessment Methods: Analysis of historical material and critical thinking are emphasized in addition to monthly projects; one formal research paper each marking period; chapter tests and quizzes; book reports on supplemental reading assignments; class participation.
College United States History II Grade 11 1 Credit Level: 2 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History I; teacher recommendation as well. Description: This course reviews the political, economic and cultural development of the United States from 1865 to the present. It also provides students with a basic knowledge of American culture through a chronological survey of major units from Reconstruction and its impact, the industrialization of America and the rise of labor unions, the migration of the West and its impact on Native Americans, immigration, the United States in international affairs, the Depression, World War I and II, the Holocaust, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights movement. Assessment Methods: Emphasis placed on developing skills for college with a variety of assessments such as monthly projects; one formal research paper each marking period; chapter tests and quizzes; book reports on supplemental reading assignments; class participation.
Basic United States History II Grade 11 1 Credit Level: 3 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History I, teacher recommendation as well. Description: This course reviews the political, economic and cultural development of the United States from 1865 to the present. It also provides students with a basic knowledge of American culture through a chronological survey of major units from Reconstruction and its impact, the industrialization of America and the rise of labor unions, the migration of the West and its impact on Native Americans, immigration, the United States international affairs, the Depression, World War I and II, the Holocaust, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights movement. Assessment Methods: Emphasis placed on developing basic literacy skills with a variety of assessments such as monthly projects; one formal research paper each marking period; chapter tests and quizzes; book reports on supplemental reading assignments; class participation.
Civics Grade 12 1 Credit Levels: 1, 2 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Needed for Graduation Description: Democracy demands active participation to function. All too often students, unaware of their civic responsibilities, fall into political apathy. The study of civics is meant to engage the young mind in the political process by examining in detail the concept of citizenship. As Americans, it is essential to know what our government expects from us and what we expect from it. Civics explains the rights, duties and responsibilities we owe to our government as well as what our government owes to us. As Stephen Vincent Benet expressed, “Democracy is not merely a privilege to be enjoyed – it is a trust to keep and maintain”. It is hoped that the knowledge and skills developed in this course will ultimately produce better Americans.
AP History (2) Grades 11, 121 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Pre-AP US History (1) and Recommendation of History Department. Description: This AP US History (2) course is designed for only the most serious of students seeking advanced placement and the opportunity to take the national AP US History exam and earn (depending on the students achievement on this exam) college credit toward a History course. The AP US History (2) course will cover the period from Reconstruction through the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Through lecture, discussion, and readings of primary sources and textbook, the student will become familial with the reasons for and consequences of Reconstruction, Progressivism, the Jazz age, the Great Depression, the causes and effects of the World Wars and US involvement, the rise and spread of Communism and its effects on US foreign policy, the Korean, Vietnam, and Iraqi Wars. We will also cover the experiences of diverse communities of Americans in the unfolding story of our country and an understanding of the people and events that shaped the course of US history from 1865 to the present. The ultimate objectives of this course are to not only have students achieve a satisfactory grade for this course but also to prepare students to achieve a satisfactory grade on the AP History test during the school year. Assessment Methods: Emphasis will be placed on AP skills, including sophisticated multiple choice testing and Document-Based Essay Questions (DBEQ). College level textbook and reader are the main reading materials for this course. A significant amount of reading and written homework assignments are to be expected throughout the year.
AP United States Government & Politics Grade 12 1 Credit
Level 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Recommendation of History Department Description: This class is intended for highly qualified students who wish to complete studies in secondary school equivalent to a one-semester college introductory course in American Government. The course is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. The class involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. This class is taught with the conviction that students want to know not only who governs but what difference it makes who governs.
AP Psychology Grade 11 1 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Recommendation of History Department Description: This course is designed for students seeking advanced placement and/or credit toward a college psychology course. This course will cover the following topics in depth: sensation and perception, personality and psychotherapy, motivation, emotion, and intelligence, mental health and mental illness, social influence, psychobiology, development. Assessment Methods: Emphasis will be placed on AP skills, including sophisticated multiple choice testing and essay writing. Students may be able to take a one semester psychology course at Yale or SCSU as part of AP psychology.
Psychology Grades 11, 12 1 Credit Level: 2 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: None Description: This course is an introduction to the five areas of psychology: 1) the theories of personality, 2) behaviorism, 3) child, adolescent and adult development, 4) mental illness, and 5) social influences. The course will include guest speakers and on site visits to daycare centers, early childhood centers and senior citizen centers to allow students to make observations for class. Assessment Methods: Observation notebooks, daily class activities, readings assigned in addition to the textbook.
American Law Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: None Description: This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the law that is of practical use in everyday life. It will provide students with an understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities. The student will gain the ability to analyze, evaluate, and resolve legal disputes. Textbook: Street Law Other Resources: Great Cases of the Supreme Court, newspapers, case studies, films. Assessment Methods: Two essay exams per marking period 80%, class participation 20%.
African American History Grade 12 1 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: Elective Description: This course is designed to give all students more background for understanding problems and accomplishments of Black people in American life. History, art, music, language, and literature will be used to augment studies of past and present African-American life and achievements. African-American life will be traced through ancient African origins and cultures and cultures to the twentieth century. Assessment Methods: New Haven Public Library card is a necessity. Students will be assigned readings; class discussions and research projects as required each marking period.
CAPT PREP Grade 9 1 Credit Level: 1 Length of Course: Full Year Prerequisite: None Description: This course gives ninth grade students an overview of the CAPT on Interdisciplinary Assessment which requires them to use knowledge and skills they learned in social studies, science, mathematics, English, the arts and other disciplines to an important issue. This issue may deal with a social, political, scientific or moral problem. Students are asked to read a set of source materials representing different perspectives on the issue and use the information to write a persuasive essay which supports their position on the issue.
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