• World History - Grade 7
• American History/Nebraska History - Grade 8
• American History - Grade 11
• World History
• World Geography
• American Government
• Modern Problems
• Leadership

WORLD HISTORY - GRADE 7

World History is an introductory course to the various Social Science disciplines such as history, geography, economics, sociology, and political science.  Composition will be required in this course.

Course Outline:  

• The Roman Republic and Empire

• Islam and the Arab Empire

• Civilizations in Africa

• China and Japan

• The Middle Ages

• The Rise of Latin Christendom

• The Modern Age Begins

AMERICAN HISTORY - GRADE 8

Eighth grade American History will acquaint the student with the early development of the United States.  Primary emphasis will be placed on the period from 1700 to the Civil War.  During the second semester, there will be a study of Nebraska History.  Students will gain an understanding of the development of the state from the Territorial Days to the present.  Composition will be required in this course.

Course Outline:                 

• English Settlements and European Rivalries

• The American Revolution

• The Making of a New Nation

• The Challenge of Sectionalism

• A Nation Divided

• Nebraska History

WORLD GEOGRAPHY - GRADE 10

Geography is viewed broadly as a body of information and a process through which we attempt to understand the spatial arrangement and interaction of land, water, climate, and people over the earth.  The course employs this viewpoint and brings the regions of the world into sharper focus.  The study of geography can be organized around five key themes:  location, place, movement, region, and human/environment interaction.  These themes offer a structured way of thinking about the world and can be used to study all kinds of geographic issues from local to global levels.  Composition will be required in this course.

Course Sections Include:                   

• Foundations of Geography

• United States and Canada

• Latin America

• Europe

• Russia and The Eurasian Republics

• North Africa and Southwest Asia

• Africa South of the Sahara

• South Asia

• East Asia

• Southeast Asia

• Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica

AMERICAN HISTORY - GRADE 11

American History is a survey course which provides a general inspection of our history from the Civil War era to the modern period.  Basically this course begins where 8^th grade American History leaves off.  This course incorporates a study of economics and political developments in order to give the student a better understanding of his heritage.

Course Outline:                   

• A Nation Divided

• Creating Industrial Strength

• A New Nation Emerges

• The Progressive Movement

• Reaching into the World

• Prosperity's Promise, the 20's, and the 30's

• The Reluctant World Power

• "American Gothic" the U.S. 1945-55

• Years of Trial and Hope, the Fabulous Fifties and the Troubled Sixties

• Recent America:  1964-1984

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT - GRADE 12

The American governmental system is complex.  It is also an all-pervading social force which plays a meaningful part in our daily lives.  This course considers the ways in which it is organized, the ways it is controlled by the people, and the ways it functions.  By examining the basic concepts, the structure, and the people involved, the students will view their government in a less complicated way.  The emphasis in this course is in understanding the three branches of America's government and the rights and responsibilities of American citizens in a democratic nation.  Composition will be required in this course.

Course Outline:

• Foundations of the American Government

• Political Behavior; Government by the People

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• Civil Rights and Responsibilities

• Comparative Political and Economic Systems

• Participating in State and Local Government

MODERN PROBLEMS - GRADES 11 OR 12

Modern Problems is a junior/senior level social science course.  The focus of study is on current social problems.  Examination of causes, complexities, impact, and solutions will guide student work.  Topics will be explored in relationship to sociological, economic, political, and psychological perspectives.  Learning activities will include:  forums, debates, small groups, newspapers in education, surveys, guest speakers, critical thinking, role-playing, video presentations, independent projects, and internet applications. 

Course Sections Include:

• Wealth and Power

• The Problems of Work

• World Population and Global Inequality

• Family Issues

• Threats to the Environment

• Education

• Immigration

• Health and Health Care Delivery

• Demographic Changes in America

• National Security

• Urban Problems

• Crime and Justice

• Poverty

• Drugs

• Racial and Ethnic Inequality

• Human Rights

• Gender Inequalities

WORLD HISTORY - GRADES 11-12

World History will focus on major turning points that shaped the world.  Instruction will emphasize the Nebraska State Standards for World History.  Students will explore the world at 1,000 C.E. (common era) through the 20^th century.  Instruction for exploring World History will include in-class discussions, unit videos, individual and group presentations, and a variety of activities that will enhance the student's understanding of the world.

LEADERSHIP - GRADES 11-12

Leadership is a class for anyone who wants to take the lead.  Leadership is a people-centered skill that is critical in almost every situation in which two or more people come together in pursuit of a common goal.  Knowing how to lead is a vital skill that everyone should learn as early in life as possible.

Focus on this class is on leadership skills.  Much attention will be paid to the skills used by leaders in our world--both past and present.  We shall explore ways to add leadership skills to one's arsenal of personal traits in order to achieve happiness and contentment in all areas of life.

The major goals of Leadership Class is to help gain:

• greater self-respect

• greater success

• greater recognition for all jobs/tasks done

• greater cooperation from friends, family, group members

• greater and more effective direction in life and the ability to make

• greater contribution to the world

Learning activities will include:  Independent study, book reports, internet activities, presentations, role-playing, in-depth analysis of specific leaders, videos, interacting with guest speakers, small group activities, written work/essays, interviews, and community service projects.

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