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Teachers Classroom - Social Studies Department
Social Studies, History, Government, Geography

 

Bianca Tanaka	Amanda Gima	Joleen Limtiaco
World Geography/Accounting	Anatomy/World History/	Honors American Government/
Department Chairperson	World History Honors	Academic Counselor
Nicole O'Mallan	Gerard Sablan
Honors American History	American Government/
American History/English I	Honors World History/Spanish

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

World Geography: The study of geography is a life-long occupation. The world is constantly changing, and students today need various skills in order to understand and react to those changes. By studying the elements of physical geography, students will understand how the physical environment of a region can influence the culture of a people and the decisions those people may make regarding the use of natural and energy resources. This, with the study of human geography, allows students to understand the root of our differences and to develop a true appreciation of those differences. Economic geography is essential for understanding how people are connected by our reliance on the same energy resources, modes of transportation and communication, the trade of goods, and ideas and services. Political geography, like economic geography, helps students to develop a global perspective by analyzing and discussing historical and current political events. Using texts, maps globes, graphs, pictures, diagrams, and a variety of geographic research, and technology skills, students will consider the relationships between people and places while asking and answering questions.

World History: This course covers the history of the world from the beginning of civilization to present day.  In this course, students will explore events in various regions and civilizations, and investigate issues and themes in our world’s history. In addition, students are taught essay skills for document-based questions and thematic essays.

United States History: This course focuses on the history of the United States from the discovery of the Americas to the establishment of the United States. Emphasis is placed on the type and formation of the government, and the events that occurred, in the past 200+ years, that have tested and influenced the type of government that the U.S. has become today.

United States Government: This course is a study of the American system of government as well as the political system. Topics covered include the Constitution, branches of government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, special interests, the media, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights. Students are required to do outside reading to be informed about current political issues.

Honors US Government: The Honors course in United States Government and Politics is designed to give students a critical perspective of politics and government. This course involves the study of general concepts used to interpret United States policies, and an examination of the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up American policies. In addition, teachings of the Catholic Church will be integrated into the course. One of the primary objectives of this course is to expose students to all areas of information covered at the college level approved by Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If students wish to receive dual credit for high school and college, certain criteria or requirements must be met. The course is taught in collaboration with Mount Mary College ConnectEd program. The ConnectEd student is considered a Mount Mary College student and is expected to fulfill the academic requirements of the college and those specifically identified by the ConnectEd program. Thus it is imperative that a high level academic environment exist and the student is dedicated to learning, is highly motivated, and is willing to put forth both in and outside of the classroom the time and effort required for a course of this intensity. Prerequisite: Recommendation from the department.

 

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