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Social Studies
STAFFOVERVIEW
Critical thinking is a top priority of social science courses; through essay writing, simulations, debate, and research, students have the opportunity to master a body of information and to use this understanding to investigate, interpret, and evaluate the world around them using available technology.
MAJOR COURSE OFFERINGS
Citizenship--focuses on basic concepts and principles of the American political system. This course introduces the structure and function of the American system of government at the local, state, and national level; the roles and responsibilities of citizen participation in the political process; and the relationship of the individual to the law and legal system.
World Geography--investigates regions of the world and how these regions influence the historical, economic, political, and cultural development of nations in an interdependent world.
World History/AP World History--emphasizes political, cultural, economic, social development, and growth of civilizations. This course is a survey of the development and contributions of world civilizations from the prehistoric age to the present.
U.S. History/AP U.S. History--examines the the United States, its people, institutions, and heritage. This course is an overviewtracing and analyzing the historic development of the United States as a democratic nation.
Economics--focuses on the American economic system; covers fundamental economic concepts, comparative economic systems, micro-economics, macro-economics, and international economic interdependence.
SOCIAL STUDIES GGT
Social Studies Strands on GGT
SOCIAL SCIENCE RELATED LINKS
APEX Museum APS Social Studies Standards Strands Georgia Historical Society Non-Profit Resources on the Internet Social Studies QCC Standards Social Studies on the Internet Suggestions for Parents: Improving Social Studies Learning
Lou Sartor, Chair
George Darden, M. Green, Nadia Goodvin, Reginald Lawrence, Francis Legagneur, Roderick Pope, Mary Carter Van Atta
