Academic School Year 2007 - 2008

Mrs. Audrey Blaser and Mr. Dave Prokesh, Instructors
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Courses	Resources	Links
World Civilization	US Gov Acronyms	Practical Money Skills for Life
American History	Nebraska Memories	ACTE
Economics	Slavery in the US	Nebraska Governor
Modern American History	Anne Frank	Federal Reserve Education
Psychology	National Geographic Maps	Ancient & World History
American Government	National Geographic Images	Psych Web!
Current Issues	Religions of the World	Presidential Timeline
POTUS (Presidents of the US)	American Speeches	American Presidents Online
National Constitution Center	Atlas Online	Background Notes
United States Census	US Government Publishing	US Government
Biography of America	Digital History of the US	World Fact Book CIA

COURSE TITLE: World Civilization

COURSE #: 1210

Grade Level: 9

Length: Year Long

Credit: 10

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course includes the history, geography, and cultures of the various regions of the world and is compatible with the Nebraska Social Studies Standards.

 

COURSE TITLE: American History

COURSE #: 1201

Grade Level: 11

Length: Year Long

Credit: 10

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will involve the study of the United States from the Native American cultures to the present. Major areas of emphasis will be a study of the U.S. Constitution, the Civil War and Reconstruction, World War I and World War II, and the Post 1945 era. In general, students will learn the significance of social, military, political, and economic events as they have shaped our history. This is a required junior course.

 

COURSE TITLE: Economics

COURSE #: 1202

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Length: Semester (Semester 2)

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will provide an exciting opportunity to learn about basic economic principles through "hands-on" activities which are centered around business management. The course also covers a variety of personal finance topics designed to help students understand money management and prepare for a successful financial future.

 

COURSE TITLE: Modern American History

COURSE #: 1209

Grade Level: 12

Length: Semester

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: American History

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will cover important events, issues, and individuals from the 1960’s through the present.

 

COURSE TITLE: Psychology

COURSE #: 1204

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Length: Semester

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is an introductory course in psychology that focuses on personality shaping, influences on growth and development, learning processes, research studies, motivation, emotion, and how to deal with frustration, conflict, and stressful situations.

 

COURSE TITLE: American Government

COURSE #: 1200

Grade Level: 12

Length: Semester

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to explore, in detail, the operation of the American government. Items of emphasis will be the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, as well as, Nebraska government. This is a required senior course.

 

COURSE TITLE: Current Issues

COURSE #: 1207

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Length: Semester (Semester 2)

Credit: 5

Prerequisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will cover a wide variety of modern day domestic and foreign issues. Topics for discussion will include civil rights, terrorism, crime, gang violence, and national defense along with many other "current issues".