NINTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

United States History 9, 9H

This course includes historical development of the United States from the year 1876 to topics relevant to present day.  Political, economic and social history will be the major focus of content while 21st century skills are embedded in the curriculum.  Immigration, expansion, foreign policy, civil rights, conflict and economics make up part of the major themes of the course.

AP United States History  (2 credits) (Full year course that serves as the ninth grade required Social Studies credit)

This course is designed to present a college-level survey of American History from Native Americans to the present.  Students will be exposed to both facts and controversies in American History.  The course requires: (a) an understanding of the principles in United States history; (b) an awareness of the consequences of American relations with the rest of the world; and (c) an ability to analyze historical evidence especially through the use of primary sources.  The course is writing and reading intensive with essays and document-based questions at the core of study. Please review the Advanced Placement section in the Course Selection Catalog before selecting this course.  Summer assignments are required.