The History/Social Science Curriculum is aligned with the California History/ Social Science Content and Performance Standards. As educators, we have the responsibility of preparing students for the challenges of living in a fast-changing society. Their lives will be affected by domestic and international politics, economic fluctuations, technological developments, demographic shifts, and the stress of social change. The History/Social Science curriculum will include various instructional materials; primary and secondary documents, literary works, and creative arts are utilized. The development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills are emphasized.
AP Human Geography is a year-long course that focuses on understanding the distribution, patterns, and effects of human populations. This class will replicate a college-level Human Geography course in accordance with the most recent AP Human Geography Course Description. The course is divided into seven fundamental units, each of which is broken up into various sub-units. These units include: Nature and Perspectives of Geography, Population and Migration, Cultural Geography (Folk vs. Popular, Language, Religion, and Ethnicity), Population Geography, Economic Geography (Development and Industry), Agricultural Geography, and finally Urban Geography. Students will be expected to participate in numerous activities inside and outside of class including case studies and projects designed to expose them to the various perspectives and concepts related to human geography and its practical application throughout the social sciences. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the geographic significance of their local area and community, and the school year concludes with a special unit on resource management and other environmental issues in which geographic work has become increasingly groundbreaking. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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AP Human Geography is a year-long course that focuses on understanding the distribution, patterns, and effects of human populations. This class will replicate a college-level Human Geography course in accordance with the most recent AP Human Geography Course Description. The course is divided into seven fundamental units, each of which is broken up into various sub-units. These units include: Nature and Perspectives of Geography, Population and Migration, Cultural Geography (Folk vs. Popular, Language, Religion, and Ethnicity), Population Geography, Economic Geography (Development and Industry), Agricultural Geography, and finally Urban Geography. Students will be expected to participate in numerous activities inside and outside of class including case studies and projects designed to expose them to the various perspectives and concepts related to human geography and its practical application throughout the social sciences. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the geographic significance of their local area and community, and the school year concludes with a special unit on resource management and other environmental issues in which geographic work has become increasingly groundbreaking. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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Students will be able to 1) know and tell their own story of resilience, (2) describe the experiences of Korean Americans in America and the intersection between groups, (3) discuss how these experiences relate to their own, (4) create AUHSD’s Korean American Virtual Museum, and (5) participate in a service learning project. This course meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
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Students will be able to 1) know and tell their own story of resilience, (2) describe the experiences of Korean Americans in America and the intersection between groups, (3) discuss how these experiences relate to their own, (4) create AUHSD’s Korean American Virtual Museum, and (5) participate in a service learning project. This course meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
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This Asian American Studies survey course educates students about Asian American histories of immigration, settlement, social movements, community issues, and art. This course will mesh history with the 5Cs of communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and compassion allowing for multiple venues to express civic learning and engagement through various Project Based Learning (PBL) experiences. In the first semester, students will create an ethnography of themselves, an Asian American History Slide Deck, interactive journals on the Chinese, Japanese, Korea, Asian Indian, and Filipino American experience as they also create AUHSD’s Asian American Virtual Museum. Towards the second semester, students in this course will be able to serve as docents, guiding guests through the history of the Asian American Experience. Other projects will include an Oral History Project, including a conversation with descendants of the Japanese Internment, an Institute on Asian Americans and Education, and an inquiry project which begins with a topic students are passionate about in the Asian American community and leads to civic action.
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This Asian American Studies survey course educates students about Asian American histories of immigration, settlement, social movements, community issues, and art. This course will mesh history with the 5Cs of communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and compassion allowing for multiple venues to express civic learning and engagement through various Project Based Learning (PBL) experiences. In the first semester, students will create an ethnography of themselves, an Asian American History Slide Deck, interactive journals on the Chinese, Japanese, Korea, Asian Indian, and Filipino American experience as they also create AUHSD’s Asian American Virtual Museum. Towards the second semester, students in this course will be able to serve as docents, guiding guests through the history of the Asian American Experience. Other projects will include an Oral History Project, including a conversation with descendants of the Japanese Internment, an Institute on Asian Americans and Education, and an inquiry project which begins with a topic students are passionate about in the Asian American community and leads to civic action.
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African American/Black Studies: Students will be able to (1) reflect on and share their own story of resilience, (2) describe the experiences of Blacks/African-Americans in the United States and describe their contributions to building and sustaining the nation, (3) discuss how these experiences relate to their own, and (4) participate in a service learning project.
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African American/Black Studies: Students will be able to (1) reflect on and share their own story of resilience, (2) describe the experiences of Blacks/African-Americans in the United States and describe their contributions to building and sustaining the nation, (3) discuss how these experiences relate to their own, and (4) participate in a service learning project.
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In World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, the students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world.This course meets the approved "A" requirement of UC A-G.
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In World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, the students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world.This course meets the approved "A" requirement of UC A-G.
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The honors level of the World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, provides students a more challenging and rigorous opportunity for greater depth of exploration and study of major turning points in the modern world. Students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world. Students will use critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity to analyze primary sources. From these sources, students will develop arguments and support these arguments with appropriate evidence in written and spoken form. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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The honors level of the World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, provides students a more challenging and rigorous opportunity for greater depth of exploration and study of major turning points in the modern world. Students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world. Students will use critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity to analyze primary sources. From these sources, students will develop arguments and support these arguments with appropriate evidence in written and spoken form. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is taught entirely in Spanish. The honors level of the World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, provides students a more challenging and rigorous opportunity for greater depth of exploration and study of major turning points in the modern world. Students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world. Students will use critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity to analyze primary sources. From these sources, students will develop arguments and support these arguments with appropriate evidence in written and spoken form. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is taught entirely in Spanish. The honors level of the World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, provides students a more challenging and rigorous opportunity for greater depth of exploration and study of major turning points in the modern world. Students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world. Students will use critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity to analyze primary sources. From these sources, students will develop arguments and support these arguments with appropriate evidence in written and spoken form. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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(World History: Una Perspectiva Latinoamericano HP) Through a variety of activities and modalities of instruction, students will gain greater understanding and appreciation of complex Latin American society and its diversity. The study of Latin American culture, economics, politics, art, geography, history, and interaction within an international context will further develop student insight and identification as world citizens, while simultaneously developing critical thinking skills, research abilities, individual effort, and group collaboration. This history/social science course examines the major turning points in Latin America from 1492 B.C. to the present. Components of this class include: Discovery, Colonialism, Independence, Civil War/Revolution, Literature, Art, Films, Music, Social Issues, and Immigration. Student should develop an understanding of the historic as well as the contemporary geographic, social, political and economic consequences of the various areas and problems the review and try to think of real life solutions for the changing world.
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(World History: Una Perspectiva Latinoamericano HP) Through a variety of activities and modalities of instruction, students will gain greater understanding and appreciation of complex Latin American society and its diversity. The study of Latin American culture, economics, politics, art, geography, history, and interaction within an international context will further develop student insight and identification as world citizens, while simultaneously developing critical thinking skills, research abilities, individual effort, and group collaboration. This history/social science course examines the major turning points in Latin America from 1492 B.C. to the present. Components of this class include: Discovery, Colonialism, Independence, Civil War/Revolution, Literature, Art, Films, Music, Social Issues, and Immigration. Student should develop an understanding of the historic as well as the contemporary geographic, social, political and economic consequences of the various areas and problems the review and try to think of real life solutions for the changing world.
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The AP World History course is designed to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. It emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills in analyzing types of historical evidence. Periodization, explicitly discussed, forms an organizing principle to address change and continuity throughout the course. Specific themes provide further organization to the course, along with consistent attention to contacts among societies that form the core of world history as a field of study. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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The AP World History course is designed to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. It emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills in analyzing types of historical evidence. Periodization, explicitly discussed, forms an organizing principle to address change and continuity throughout the course. Specific themes provide further organization to the course, along with consistent attention to contacts among societies that form the core of world history as a field of study. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is designed to provide an intensive study of European History. All units of study include political, social, economic, intellectual, and religious components. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of the Advanced Placement Program in European History are to develop an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, an ability to analyze historical evidence, and an ability to analyze and to express historical understanding in writing. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is designed to provide an intensive study of European History. All units of study include political, social, economic, intellectual, and religious components. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of the Advanced Placement Program in European History are to develop an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, an ability to analyze historical evidence, and an ability to analyze and to express historical understanding in writing. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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World History by Design is a course in which students will analyze significant periods in world history from the development of government systems through to modern times while building the basic skills of graphic design elements and principles. Students will use major world events such as revolutions, wars and globalization as the inspiration for design projects to synthesize the knowledge into cohesive assignments that are both content driven and conceptual. Students have the opportunity in this course to demonstrate their knowledge of historical content through the creating art, using the elements and principles of design. Students will produce a series of artistic products that reflect their comprehension of both historical content and relevant design skills; from the years of the ancient Greeks and Romans through the modern post Cold War world. Students will integrate the reading and viewing of traditional texts, primary source resources, technology manuals, digital media sources, appropriate era artwork and tutorials to demonstrate their knowledge of design and world history. Upon completion of this course, students will have completed their world history requirement and be prepared to take additional design courses.
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World History by Design is a course in which students will analyze significant periods in world history from the development of government systems through to modern times while building the basic skills of graphic design elements and principles. Students will use major world events such as revolutions, wars and globalization as the inspiration for design projects to synthesize the knowledge into cohesive assignments that are both content driven and conceptual. Students have the opportunity in this course to demonstrate their knowledge of historical content through the creating art, using the elements and principles of design. Students will produce a series of artistic products that reflect their comprehension of both historical content and relevant design skills; from the years of the ancient Greeks and Romans through the modern post Cold War world. Students will integrate the reading and viewing of traditional texts, primary source resources, technology manuals, digital media sources, appropriate era artwork and tutorials to demonstrate their knowledge of design and world history. Upon completion of this course, students will have completed their world history requirement and be prepared to take additional design courses.
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In this year-long course, students learn contextual and visual analysis of art from all over the world through lectures, activities, discussions, writing, reading, and understanding art vocabulary. They learn to develop their skill in analyzing works of art including paintings, drawings, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, printmaking, and fibers. An emphasis is put on learning works of art through context, styles, and meaning to determine century, culture, and artist. Students learn about major time periods in history all over the world through their extensive analysis of art.
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In this year-long course, students learn contextual and visual analysis of art from all over the world through lectures, activities, discussions, writing, reading, and understanding art vocabulary. They learn to develop their skill in analyzing works of art including paintings, drawings, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, printmaking, and fibers. An emphasis is put on learning works of art through context, styles, and meaning to determine century, culture, and artist. Students learn about major time periods in history all over the world through their extensive analysis of art.
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Students will be introduced to the historical events that influenced Latin American music and dance. They will analyze the events of history and learn to perform different dances. This course is similar to Ethnic Studies and Latin American Studies in the fact that it will emphasize the history of Latinos and their contributions to music and dance. The course will also have a performance component.
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Students will be introduced to the historical events that influenced Latin American music and dance. They will analyze the events of history and learn to perform different dances. This course is similar to Ethnic Studies and Latin American Studies in the fact that it will emphasize the history of Latinos and their contributions to music and dance. The course will also have a performance component.
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This course provides an interdisciplinary, conceptual, multicultural, and literature-based approach to United States History. The intent is to examine the history of the United States with respect to political, economic, geographical, and social issues of significance (including minority and women's rights). After a brief review of the Pre-Columbian age through U.S. Growth and Conflict, the course focuses on the continuity and change from 1900 through the present.
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This course provides an interdisciplinary, conceptual, multicultural, and literature-based approach to United States History. The intent is to examine the history of the United States with respect to political, economic, geographical, and social issues of significance (including minority and women's rights). After a brief review of the Pre-Columbian age through U.S. Growth and Conflict, the course focuses on the continuity and change from 1900 through the present.
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This course is designed to provide an intensive survey of the United States History from 1607 to the present. The material covered includes all major developments in political, economic, and social categories with significant coverage of cultural and demographic themes. In addition to a solid grounding in factual knowledge, the course provides students with rigorous training in analytical skills so that they may deal critically with problems and material in United States History. Toward this end, the course offers training in those skills necessary for students to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgement and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. The backbone of the course is direct exposure to the raw materials of history, primary sources, allowing students to: 1) assess their relevance to a given interpretive problem, 2) judge their reliability, and 3) measure their importance. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is designed to provide an intensive survey of the United States History from 1607 to the present. The material covered includes all major developments in political, economic, and social categories with significant coverage of cultural and demographic themes. In addition to a solid grounding in factual knowledge, the course provides students with rigorous training in analytical skills so that they may deal critically with problems and material in United States History. Toward this end, the course offers training in those skills necessary for students to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgement and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. The backbone of the course is direct exposure to the raw materials of history, primary sources, allowing students to: 1) assess their relevance to a given interpretive problem, 2) judge their reliability, and 3) measure their importance. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is taught entirely in Spanish. This course provides an interdisciplinary, conceptual, multicultural, and literature-based approach to United States History. The intent is to examine the history of the United States with respect to political, economic, geographical, and social issues of significance (including minority and women's rights). After a brief review of the Pre-Columbian age through U.S. Growth and Conflict, the course focuses on the continuity and change from 1900 through the present.
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This course is taught entirely in Spanish. This course provides an interdisciplinary, conceptual, multicultural, and literature-based approach to United States History. The intent is to examine the history of the United States with respect to political, economic, geographical, and social issues of significance (including minority and women's rights). After a brief review of the Pre-Columbian age through U.S. Growth and Conflict, the course focuses on the continuity and change from 1900 through the present.
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Course Description:
The purpose of U.S. History and Public Health is to analyze the significant periods of U.S. history while building and establishing a foundation of practical knowledge in healthcare applications. Students will study thematic events in history as a pathway to understand the context and scope of public health on both the individual level and within the public sector. Students will analyze the cause and effect relationship between events throughout U.S. history, and the country’s approach to health and medical care. Examples include the Great Depression and how the U.S. government managed policies to improve the health of the citizens as well as the impact of the Civil and World Wars and how battlefield medicine improved health care of the citizens. Students will use their analysis of the integrated curriculum that includes traditional texts, primary source health and history documents, as well as public sources to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in U.S. history through the lens of healthcare. On completion of the course, students will be completing their eleventh grade U.S. history requirement while being prepared for the advanced health course in their CTE Health Care pathway.
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Course Description:
The purpose of U.S. History and Public Health is to analyze the significant periods of U.S. history while building and establishing a foundation of practical knowledge in healthcare applications. Students will study thematic events in history as a pathway to understand the context and scope of public health on both the individual level and within the public sector. Students will analyze the cause and effect relationship between events throughout U.S. history, and the country’s approach to health and medical care. Examples include the Great Depression and how the U.S. government managed policies to improve the health of the citizens as well as the impact of the Civil and World Wars and how battlefield medicine improved health care of the citizens. Students will use their analysis of the integrated curriculum that includes traditional texts, primary source health and history documents, as well as public sources to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in U.S. history through the lens of healthcare. On completion of the course, students will be completing their eleventh grade U.S. history requirement while being prepared for the advanced health course in their CTE Health Care pathway.
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The Cultural Experiences in America/Ethnic Studies course aims to educate students to be politically, socially, economically conscious about their personal connections to local and global histories. By studying the histories of race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture, students will cultivate respect and empathy for individuals and solidarity with groups of people locally, nationally and globally so as to foster active social engagement and community building. Through historical documents and historical interpretations (both print and film), students will be able to (1) discuss their identities, including race, ethnicity, culture and nationality, (2) describe the ways in which these categories are socially constructed and how they affect students’ lives and the lives of others, (3) participate in grassroots community organization, and (4) explain the dynamics among internalized, interpersonal, and institutional oppression and resistance. Students learn that Americans, as descendants of many cultures, races, religions, and ethnic groups are bonded by a democratic vision of liberty, equality, and justice.
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The Cultural Experiences in America/Ethnic Studies course aims to educate students to be politically, socially, economically conscious about their personal connections to local and global histories. By studying the histories of race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture, students will cultivate respect and empathy for individuals and solidarity with groups of people locally, nationally and globally so as to foster active social engagement and community building. Through historical documents and historical interpretations (both print and film), students will be able to (1) discuss their identities, including race, ethnicity, culture and nationality, (2) describe the ways in which these categories are socially constructed and how they affect students’ lives and the lives of others, (3) participate in grassroots community organization, and (4) explain the dynamics among internalized, interpersonal, and institutional oppression and resistance. Students learn that Americans, as descendants of many cultures, races, religions, and ethnic groups are bonded by a democratic vision of liberty, equality, and justice.
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This course focuses on the scientific study of human development, learning, motivation, and personality. The growth and development of personality are studied, and various approaches to analyzing human behavior are included. Students develop basic concepts of psychology and a historical perspective on the study of individual behavior. Opportunities are provided to explore the implications and the scientific perspective of human behavior and how it relates to everyday life. Careers associated with the field of psychology are explored. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course focuses on the scientific study of human development, learning, motivation, and personality. The growth and development of personality are studied, and various approaches to analyzing human behavior are included. Students develop basic concepts of psychology and a historical perspective on the study of individual behavior. Opportunities are provided to explore the implications and the scientific perspective of human behavior and how it relates to everyday life. Careers associated with the field of psychology are explored. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. By doing so, students learn about some of the explorations and discoveries made by psychologists over the past century. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology which include the biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Students learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice in order to come to an appreciation of how psychologists think. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. By doing so, students learn about some of the explorations and discoveries made by psychologists over the past century. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology which include the biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Students learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice in order to come to an appreciation of how psychologists think. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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Sociology is the systematic study of human behavior. Students will examine society as a set of interacting groups. Variations and similarities in different cultures will be studied. Socialization as a continuing process is a major emphasis. This course meets the approved " G" requirement for UC A-G.
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Sociology is the systematic study of human behavior. Students will examine society as a set of interacting groups. Variations and similarities in different cultures will be studied. Socialization as a continuing process is a major emphasis. This course meets the approved " G" requirement for UC A-G.
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Starting with the introduction of moving pictures at the end of the 19th century and returning to our roots and origins at the end of the course, this US History class examines the ways in which the major themes and issues in modern American history have been expressed in the iconic films of American cinema. As they establish their knowledge of American history in 11th grade supported by the district’s approved US History textbook for 11th grade, students will explore the significance of films as primary sources: What do films like Birth of a Nation, Hard Times or The Graduate reveal about the period in which they were produced? How do the movies reflect the major social issues, conflicts or changes of the time? How did popular films inform or influence the country in the 20th century? By watching, discussing, and writing about American films, students will examine how motion pictures reflect and influence American culture and society. In other words, students will learn how to "read" American films as cultural texts that support a deeper understanding of American history and our modern society.
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Starting with the introduction of moving pictures at the end of the 19th century and returning to our roots and origins at the end of the course, this US History class examines the ways in which the major themes and issues in modern American history have been expressed in the iconic films of American cinema. As they establish their knowledge of American history in 11th grade supported by the district’s approved US History textbook for 11th grade, students will explore the significance of films as primary sources: What do films like Birth of a Nation, Hard Times or The Graduate reveal about the period in which they were produced? How do the movies reflect the major social issues, conflicts or changes of the time? How did popular films inform or influence the country in the 20th century? By watching, discussing, and writing about American films, students will examine how motion pictures reflect and influence American culture and society. In other words, students will learn how to "read" American films as cultural texts that support a deeper understanding of American history and our modern society.
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The U.S. History Ethnic Studies course was designed to emphasize the role of communities of color in the United State, specifically the four main ethnic/racial identity groups: Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), and Latinx/Chicanx. These stories are often minimized or erased from history books. In addition to issues of race and ethnicity, attention will be paid to struggles of intersectionality - how other identities, such as sexuality, gender, religion, and class, also played a role in history and how communities from all racial/ethnic backgrounds have supported each other throughout history. Other themes that will be explored include celebration of the knowledge and strengths of communities of color, solidarity across groups from many backgrounds, reconciliation and healing, and the power of telling one’s own story.
Students will complete assignments that include all 5C’s. They will read primary source documents and look at other media created by the participants of history. Students will present their learning to authentic audiences, in ways that showcase their critical thinking, creativity and their personal connections to history.
Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their identities and build a portfolio of work that affirms their identities and communities. Students will make local connections with the histories they are learning, as well as opportunities for civic engagement. Units are designed to be flexible, so teachers can use smaller stand alone projects or have each unit include a piece of a year-long project.
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The U.S. History Ethnic Studies course was designed to emphasize the role of communities of color in the United State, specifically the four main ethnic/racial identity groups: Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), and Latinx/Chicanx. These stories are often minimized or erased from history books. In addition to issues of race and ethnicity, attention will be paid to struggles of intersectionality - how other identities, such as sexuality, gender, religion, and class, also played a role in history and how communities from all racial/ethnic backgrounds have supported each other throughout history. Other themes that will be explored include celebration of the knowledge and strengths of communities of color, solidarity across groups from many backgrounds, reconciliation and healing, and the power of telling one’s own story.
Students will complete assignments that include all 5C’s. They will read primary source documents and look at other media created by the participants of history. Students will present their learning to authentic audiences, in ways that showcase their critical thinking, creativity and their personal connections to history.
Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their identities and build a portfolio of work that affirms their identities and communities. Students will make local connections with the histories they are learning, as well as opportunities for civic engagement. Units are designed to be flexible, so teachers can use smaller stand alone projects or have each unit include a piece of a year-long project.
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(Dual Language) The U.S. History Ethnic Studies (taught entirely in Spanish) course was designed to emphasize the role of communities of color in the United State, specifically the four main ethnic/racial identity groups: Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), and Latinx/Chicanx. These stories are often minimized or erased from history books. In addition to issues of race and ethnicity, attention will be paid to struggles of intersectionality - how other identities, such as sexuality, gender, religion, and class, also played a role in history and how communities from all racial/ethnic backgrounds have supported each other throughout history. Other themes that will be explored include celebration of the knowledge and strengths of communities of color, solidarity across groups from many backgrounds, reconciliation and healing, and the power of telling one’s own story.
Students will complete assignments that include all 5C’s. They will read primary source documents and look at other media created by the participants of history. Students will present their learning to authentic audiences, in ways that showcase their critical thinking, creativity and their personal connections to history.
Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their identities and build a portfolio of work that affirms their identities and communities. Students will make local connections with the histories they are learning, as well as opportunities for civic engagement. Units are designed to be flexible, so teachers can use smaller stand alone projects or have each unit include a piece of a year-long project.
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(Dual Language) The U.S. History Ethnic Studies (taught entirely in Spanish) course was designed to emphasize the role of communities of color in the United State, specifically the four main ethnic/racial identity groups: Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), and Latinx/Chicanx. These stories are often minimized or erased from history books. In addition to issues of race and ethnicity, attention will be paid to struggles of intersectionality - how other identities, such as sexuality, gender, religion, and class, also played a role in history and how communities from all racial/ethnic backgrounds have supported each other throughout history. Other themes that will be explored include celebration of the knowledge and strengths of communities of color, solidarity across groups from many backgrounds, reconciliation and healing, and the power of telling one’s own story.
Students will complete assignments that include all 5C’s. They will read primary source documents and look at other media created by the participants of history. Students will present their learning to authentic audiences, in ways that showcase their critical thinking, creativity and their personal connections to history.
Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their identities and build a portfolio of work that affirms their identities and communities. Students will make local connections with the histories they are learning, as well as opportunities for civic engagement. Units are designed to be flexible, so teachers can use smaller stand alone projects or have each unit include a piece of a year-long project.
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In this semester course, the nation’s heritage and principles considered essential to federalism are emphasized. The basic functions of the United States political system at the national, state, and local levels are covered. Students enrolled in this course study the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government as interpreted through the Constitution, the amendments, and court decisions. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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AP United States Government and Politics introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course examines politically significant concepts and themes, through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning assess causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments. This course meets the "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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In this semester course, students examine the fundamental economic concepts of resource allocation, opportunity costs, scarcity, supply and demand, competition, and market structures. The elements of the United States market economy in a global setting, the influence of the United States government on the American economy, global trade, and comparative economic systems are reviewed. Students further their economic understanding acquired in previous courses and apply the learning tools of graphing, statistics, and equations. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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The honors level of the Economics course provides students a more challenging and rigorous opportunity for greater depth of exploration and examine of the fundamental economic concepts of resource allocation, opportunity costs, scarcity, supply and demand, competition, and market structures. The elements of the United States market economy in a global setting, the influence of the United States government on the American economy, global trade, and comparative economic systems are reviewed. Students further their economic understanding acquired in previous courses and apply the learning tools of graphing, statistics, and equations. Students will use critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity in this course as students analyze primary sources. From these sources, students will develop arguments and support these arguments with appropriate evidence in written and spoken form. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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This semester course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of microeconomics that apply to the functions of individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers, within our economic system. The primary focus will be the product markets; factor or resource markets and the role of government will be studied in the context of efficiency and equity.
Students will learn and apply the principles using a variety of instructional techniques, including lecture, class discussion, class simulations, and extensive writing.
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AP Human Geography is a year-long course that focuses on understanding the distribution, patterns, and effects of human populations. This class will replicate a college-level Human Geography course in accordance with the most recent AP Human Geography Course Description. The course is divided into seven fundamental units, each of which is broken up into various sub-units. These units include: Nature and Perspectives of Geography, Population and Migration, Cultural Geography (Folk vs. Popular, Language, Religion, and Ethnicity), Population Geography, Economic Geography (Development and Industry), Agricultural Geography, and finally Urban Geography. Students will be expected to participate in numerous activities inside and outside of class including case studies and projects designed to expose them to the various perspectives and concepts related to human geography and its practical application throughout the social sciences. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the geographic significance of their local area and community, and the school year concludes with a special unit on resource management and other environmental issues in which geographic work has become increasingly groundbreaking. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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AP Human Geography is a year-long course that focuses on understanding the distribution, patterns, and effects of human populations. This class will replicate a college-level Human Geography course in accordance with the most recent AP Human Geography Course Description. The course is divided into seven fundamental units, each of which is broken up into various sub-units. These units include: Nature and Perspectives of Geography, Population and Migration, Cultural Geography (Folk vs. Popular, Language, Religion, and Ethnicity), Population Geography, Economic Geography (Development and Industry), Agricultural Geography, and finally Urban Geography. Students will be expected to participate in numerous activities inside and outside of class including case studies and projects designed to expose them to the various perspectives and concepts related to human geography and its practical application throughout the social sciences. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the geographic significance of their local area and community, and the school year concludes with a special unit on resource management and other environmental issues in which geographic work has become increasingly groundbreaking. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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Students will be able to 1) know and tell their own story of resilience, (2) describe the experiences of Korean Americans in America and the intersection between groups, (3) discuss how these experiences relate to their own, (4) create AUHSD’s Korean American Virtual Museum, and (5) participate in a service learning project. This course meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
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Students will be able to 1) know and tell their own story of resilience, (2) describe the experiences of Korean Americans in America and the intersection between groups, (3) discuss how these experiences relate to their own, (4) create AUHSD’s Korean American Virtual Museum, and (5) participate in a service learning project. This course meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
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The honors level of the World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, provides students a more challenging and rigorous opportunity for greater depth of exploration and study of major turning points in the modern world. Students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world. Students will use critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity to analyze primary sources. From these sources, students will develop arguments and support these arguments with appropriate evidence in written and spoken form. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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The honors level of the World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, provides students a more challenging and rigorous opportunity for greater depth of exploration and study of major turning points in the modern world. Students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world. Students will use critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity to analyze primary sources. From these sources, students will develop arguments and support these arguments with appropriate evidence in written and spoken form. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is designed to provide an intensive study of European History. All units of study include political, social, economic, intellectual, and religious components. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of the Advanced Placement Program in European History are to develop an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, an ability to analyze historical evidence, and an ability to analyze and to express historical understanding in writing. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is designed to provide an intensive study of European History. All units of study include political, social, economic, intellectual, and religious components. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of the Advanced Placement Program in European History are to develop an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, an ability to analyze historical evidence, and an ability to analyze and to express historical understanding in writing. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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In World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, the students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world.This course meets the approved "A" requirement of UC A-G.
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The AP World History course is designed to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. It emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills in analyzing types of historical evidence. Periodization, explicitly discussed, forms an organizing principle to address change and continuity throughout the course. Specific themes provide further organization to the course, along with consistent attention to contacts among societies that form the core of world history as a field of study. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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In World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, the students examine major turning points in the modern world. Following a short review of the ancient and medieval worlds, the course focuses on the history of the modern period from the late eighteenth century to the present. This course provides a global perspective of the forces and movements that have linked the past to the present. A study of the cultural and geographic regions of the Western and non-Western Worlds demonstrates the importance of the growing interdependence of the modern world.This course meets the approved "A" requirement of UC A-G.
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This course focuses on the scientific study of human development, learning, motivation, and personality. The growth and development of personality are studied, and various approaches to analyzing human behavior are included. Students develop basic concepts of psychology and a historical perspective on the study of individual behavior. Opportunities are provided to explore the implications and the scientific perspective of human behavior and how it relates to everyday life. Careers associated with the field of psychology are explored. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course focuses on the scientific study of human development, learning, motivation, and personality. The growth and development of personality are studied, and various approaches to analyzing human behavior are included. Students develop basic concepts of psychology and a historical perspective on the study of individual behavior. Opportunities are provided to explore the implications and the scientific perspective of human behavior and how it relates to everyday life. Careers associated with the field of psychology are explored. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. By doing so, students learn about some of the explorations and discoveries made by psychologists over the past century. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology which include the biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Students learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice in order to come to an appreciation of how psychologists think. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. By doing so, students learn about some of the explorations and discoveries made by psychologists over the past century. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology which include the biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Students learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice in order to come to an appreciation of how psychologists think. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is designed to provide an intensive survey of the United States History from 1607 to the present. The material covered includes all major developments in political, economic, and social categories with significant coverage of cultural and demographic themes. In addition to a solid grounding in factual knowledge, the course provides students with rigorous training in analytical skills so that they may deal critically with problems and material in United States History. Toward this end, the course offers training in those skills necessary for students to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgement and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. The backbone of the course is direct exposure to the raw materials of history, primary sources, allowing students to: 1) assess their relevance to a given interpretive problem, 2) judge their reliability, and 3) measure their importance. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course is designed to provide an intensive survey of the United States History from 1607 to the present. The material covered includes all major developments in political, economic, and social categories with significant coverage of cultural and demographic themes. In addition to a solid grounding in factual knowledge, the course provides students with rigorous training in analytical skills so that they may deal critically with problems and material in United States History. Toward this end, the course offers training in those skills necessary for students to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgement and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. The backbone of the course is direct exposure to the raw materials of history, primary sources, allowing students to: 1) assess their relevance to a given interpretive problem, 2) judge their reliability, and 3) measure their importance. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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This course provides an interdisciplinary, conceptual, multicultural, and literature-based approach to United States History. The intent is to examine the history of the United States with respect to political, economic, geographical, and social issues of significance (including minority and women's rights). After a brief review of the Pre-Columbian age through U.S. Growth and Conflict, the course focuses on the continuity and change from 1900 through the present.
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This course provides an interdisciplinary, conceptual, multicultural, and literature-based approach to United States History. The intent is to examine the history of the United States with respect to political, economic, geographical, and social issues of significance (including minority and women's rights). After a brief review of the Pre-Columbian age through U.S. Growth and Conflict, the course focuses on the continuity and change from 1900 through the present.
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In this semester course, the nation’s heritage and principles considered essential to federalism are emphasized. The basic functions of the United States political system at the national, state, and local levels are covered. Students enrolled in this course study the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government as interpreted through the Constitution, the amendments, and court decisions. This course meets the approved "A" requirement for UC A-G.
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The nation's heritage and principles considered essential to federalism are emphasized. The basic functions of the United States political system at the national, state, and local levels are covered. Students enrolled in this course study the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government as interpreted through the Constitution, the amendments, and court decisions.
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In this semester course, students examine the fundamental economic concepts of resource allocation, opportunity costs, scarcity, supply and demand, competition, and market structures. The elements of the United States market economy in a global setting, the influence of the United States government on the American economy, global trade, and comparative economic systems are reviewed. Students further their economic understanding acquired in previous courses and apply the learning tools of graphing, statistics, and equations. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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The honors level of the Economics course provides students a more challenging and rigorous opportunity for greater depth of exploration and examine of the fundamental economic concepts of resource allocation, opportunity costs, scarcity, supply and demand, competition, and market structures. The elements of the United States market economy in a global setting, the influence of the United States government on the American economy, global trade, and comparative economic systems are reviewed. Students further their economic understanding acquired in previous courses and apply the learning tools of graphing, statistics, and equations. Students will use critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity in this course as students analyze primary sources. From these sources, students will develop arguments and support these arguments with appropriate evidence in written and spoken form. This course meets the approved "G" requirement for UC A-G.
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