Government
150300
1.00 Credit
Two Semesters
Grade 11 or 12
This government course consists of a mix of history, government, and economics. First, students will be introduced to what government is and the various types there are. After that introduction, students will focus on the United States Government. Further, students will investigate key ideas like the Constitution, Three Branches of Government, State and Local Governments, Elections, Political Parties, Paying for Government, and Foreign Policy. From this course, students will gain a better understanding of what government is, how it works, how it affects their lives, and how to participate in it.
Geography
150700
1.00 Credit
Two Semesters
Grade 10, 11, or 12
Geography is the study of everything on planet Earth. Not only does the course focus on all of Earth's places, people, and processes, it also touches on the Earth's role in the solar system. Further, this course will examine everything from continents and oceans to world languages and religion. All of the continents, and the countries within them, will be examined closely. Additionally, this class will cultivate basic map skills. The class will feature the resources such as, text books, atlases, various maps, and the internet. Class work will be given often and independent research will also occasionally be required.
American History
150810
1.00 Credit
Two Semesters
Grade 10, 11, or 12
This course is expansive covering the Spanish-American War to the present era. Students are required to follow the benchmarks of the OGT in History, People in Societies and Economics.
Current Events
152100
1.00 Credit
Two Semesters
Grade 10, 11, or 12
This class is designed to explore the occurrences and events in the world around us. It offers a chance for students to see, hear, and discuss up to date news from local, state, national, and international sources. The students will routinely listen to TV broadcasts, read articles, research a variety of web based information, and use newspapers to gather information about crucial events taking place around them. Students will be expected to develop critical communication skills in the areas of reading and writing through this study of current events. They will also be expected to willingly participate in class discussions pertaining to such events. There is no textbook and no required purchasing of out of class materials. The course attempts to place current events within a historical perspective and to enhance each student’s ability to better understand critical current issues and gage future implications from a study of these events
Intervention Social Studies I-IV
152102
1.00 Credit
Two Semesters
Grade 11 or 12
Intervention Social Studies courses are designed to meet the requirements for Geography, American History, Government, and Current Events. Modifications for the population are made so that students may develop an understanding of the content of the subject matter that closely follows the course descriptions given for each of these courses offered at BCC.