Course Offerings - Grade 9

Advanced Placement Human Geography - Course No.: 4224

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Advanced Placement Human Geography is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography. The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine the socioeconomic organization of the planet and the environmental consequences this has caused. Students also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Students who enroll in this course will be prepared to take the AP Human Geography exam in May.
PREREQUISITE: None

Advanced Placement World History: Modern - Course No.: 4270

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Advanced Placement World History focuses on developing students’ abilities to think conceptually about world history from approximately 1200 CE to the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about the past. Six themes of equal importance — focusing on the environment, cultures, governance, economic systems, social structures and technology — provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation throughout the course. AP World History encompasses the history of the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, with special focus on historical developments and processes that cross multiple regions. Significant writing and research will be an integral part of the course work. Students who enroll in this course will be prepared to take the AP World History exam in May.
PREREQUISITE: None

Geography - Course No.: 4226

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Geography is an introduction to the study of people of the world and their ways of life. The introductory unit emphasizes map and globe use and reading including place location and the interpretation of geographical data. Political and economic systems, climate and vegetation patterns, physical regions and other man-land topics are studied. With this background, the remainder of the course is devoted to the study of the various culture regions of the world. A mapping/writing research project is required each semester.
PREREQUISITE: None

Geography Honors - Course No.: 4228

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0

Geography Honors is an advanced introduction to the study of the people of the world and their ways of life. The introductory unit emphasizes map and globe use and reading including place location and the interpretation of geographical data. Political and economic systems, climate and vegetation patterns, physical regions and other man-land topics are studied. With this background, the course is devoted to the study of the nations of the world.  Detailed examinations of topics related to cultural geography are studied throughout the course.  A research project is required each semester.
PREREQUISITE: None

World History - Course No.: 4272

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

World History examines the major trends in history, economics, and culture from a global perspective. Contemporary issues are included to show relationships between the past and present. This course is suggested for the student seeking to understand the dynamics of the world’s future.  Students will learn to analyze, evaluate and interpret historical events and trends.  Research work and writing are assigned each semester.
PREREQUISITE: None

World History Honors - Course No.: 4274

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

World History Honors examines the major trends in history, economics, literature, art, and culture from a global perspective. Contemporary issues are included to show relationships between the past and present. This course is suggested for the student seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the world’s future. More individual writing, outside resources and in-depth analysis of topics are emphasized.   Students will learn to analyze, evaluate and interpret historical events and trends.  Research work and writing are assigned each semester.
PREREQUISITE: None

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