updated 12/2024
9th Grade Social Studies Options
7250 World History
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): World Language/Culture or Social Studies
Open to Grades: 9 & 10
The World History course takes a true global approach to the study of history, examining multiple civilizations from a variety of cultures including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Concepts such as Revolution, Power, Interdependence, Creativity, Identity, and Conflict are emphasized throughout the course. Students use the historical method of inquiry to ask questions, evaluate sources, develop critical thinking skills, and back up interpretations with evidence. In addition to learning about world history, students build a foundation of relevant skills that support success in required social studies courses, as well as in post-secondary life.
7226 CP (College Prep) World History
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): World Language/Culture or Social Studies
Open to Grades: 9 & 10
The College Prep World History course explores European and non-western civilizations through key concepts and themes. Historical thinking skills, such as interpretation and analysis, are specific area of emphasis. College Prep World History students will also develop their ability to read critically and write analytically. This rigorous course is designed to prepare students for higher intellectual levels of engagement as they progress into subsequent social studies courses.
7210 World Geography and Culture
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Social Studies
Open to Grades: 9 & 10
This course is a study of geography with a primary emphasis on Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The course analyzes the physical geography, cultural, political, religious, and historical perspective of each region.
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): World Language/Culture or Social Studies
Open to Grades: 9 & 10
The World History course takes a true global approach to the study of history, examining multiple civilizations from a variety of cultures including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Concepts such as Revolution, Power, Interdependence, Creativity, Identity, and Conflict are emphasized throughout the course. Students use the historical method of inquiry to ask questions, evaluate sources, develop critical thinking skills, and back up interpretations with evidence. In addition to learning about world history, students build a foundation of relevant skills that support success in required social studies courses, as well as in post-secondary life.
7226 CP (College Prep) World History
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): World Language/Culture or Social Studies
Open to Grades: 9 & 10
The College Prep World History course explores European and non-western civilizations through key concepts and themes. Historical thinking skills, such as interpretation and analysis, are specific area of emphasis. College Prep World History students will also develop their ability to read critically and write analytically. This rigorous course is designed to prepare students for higher intellectual levels of engagement as they progress into subsequent social studies courses.
7210 World Geography and Culture
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement(s): Social Studies
Open to Grades: 9 & 10
This course is a study of geography with a primary emphasis on Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The course analyzes the physical geography, cultural, political, religious, and historical perspective of each region.