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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENTAt Franklin High School, the social studies curriculum is based on the Massachusetts Social Studies Framework. Instruction aims to produce students who are actively involved in their own education. Students are encouraged to distinguish fact from opinion, to recognize cause and effect relationships, to understand the place of the United States in a diverse world society, and to appreciate the role of citizens in a participatory democracy. All courses provide opportunities to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. In addition, students are given opportunities to be successful with both traditional and authentic assessments that consider diverse learning styles. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. Courses Offered:
World History II (c. 1450 to Present) 411 Honors Grade 9 Full Year 5.0 Credits Grade 9 Honors World History is open to freshmen who have demonstrated skill in reading comprehension and writing. Enrollment in Honors English is helpful. The course follows the recommended topics published in the Massachusetts Social Studies State Frameworks. Students will be presented with a thematic overview of world history from the rise of the Absolute monarchs to the 21st century. Students will be introduced to the historical method of research through the use of primary sources, periodicals, and the internet. Students will learn how to become information problem solvers, utilizing the following six steps: (1) Task Definition, (2) Information Seeking Strategies, (3) Location & Access, (4) Use of Information, (5) Synthesis, and (6) Evaluation. Students will be expected to acquire and use critical thinking and communication skills writing, reading, speaking and listening. Oral presentations, using presentation software, may be required. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 3B, 3C, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 3B World History II (c. 1450 to Present) 412 College Preparatory Grade 9 Full Year 5.0 Credits Grade 9 World History at the college preparatory level will follow the same thematic overview as the honors course. More attention will be paid to making sure students have a strong foundation in reading and writing skills, as well as skills in organizing information via different note taking strategies. This will ensure that students can achieve a high level of learning. Students will be presented with a thematic overview of world history from the rise of the Absolute monarchs to the 21st century. College preparatory level students will also learn the skills necessary to become information problem solvers, but will engage in activities designed to give them the necessary support they may need. Students will be introduced to giving oral presentations using presentation software. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 3B, 3C, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 3B United States History I 435 Honors Grade 10 Full Year 5.0 Credits United States History I will begin in 1750 with the late colonial period of North America and end with a study of America at the turn of the century. The course will cover major skills and topics presented in the state Social Studies Frameworks. Enrollment in Honors English will be helpful. The honors course will continue to place emphasis on strong reading and writing skills. Utilizing their information problem solving skills, students will continue to strengthen their Internet research skills. Student work will include writing a major research paper, oral presentations, and technology enhanced presentations. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3A, 3C, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 3B United States History I 436 College Preparatory Grade 10 Full Year 5.0 Credits United States History I will begin in 1750 with the late colonial period of North America and end with a study of America at the turn of the century. Student achievement will be supported by varied teaching strategies that continue to strengthen reading, writing, and organizational skills. Students will engage in Internet research using their problem solving skills. Students at this level will also be required to write a research paper and give oral presentations, enhanced by technology. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3A, 3C, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 3B U.S. History/AP 430 Advanced Placement Grade 11 Full Year 5.0 Credits Advanced placement U.S. History is open to students who possess the ability, motivation, and maturity to acquire information from a college textbook and a variety of other sources. Enrollment in Honors English is required. Students will write analytical essays based on a series of primary source documents, and they will read in books outside of assigned textbook pages. Students will be required to complete research projects, speak in front of the class, work in groups and participate in large and small groups. Following the curriculum for an advanced placement course, students will begin the year with a quick review of the colonial period and then proceed to spend a large portion of the year on the 19th and 20th centuries. At the conclusion of the course, students will be prepared to take the advanced placement exam for college credit or placement. The exam requires students to pass a rigorous set of multiple-choice questions, write a lengthy essay based on a set of documents, and write two essays, which cut across time periods. Summer reading and daily assignments are required. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. Prerequisite: Refer to information and requirements on pages three and four. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 3A, 3C, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C United States History II 437 Honors Grade 11 Full Year 5.0 Credits Grade 11 Honors U.S. History is open to students who can read historical documents from a variety of sources and who write with clarity. Enrollment in Honors English is helpful. In keeping with the Massachusetts frameworks, the course will begin with a brief review of the late 19th century and devotes the majority of the year to the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will continue to develop their research skills by completing library assignments, and they will also use written as well as oral presentations to demonstrate their mastery of research assignments. At the conclusion of the course, students will understand the role of the United States in the world, be able to analyze readings for bias and point of view, write historical essays with supporting information and a point of view, and make comparisons among different time periods in history. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3A, 3C, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 3B United States History II 438 College Preparatory Grade 11 Full Year 5.0 Credits Grade 11 U.S. History at the college level will begin with a brief review of the late 19th century and devotes the majority of the year to the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will be taught to write an analysis of an historical event based on primary and secondary sources. Students will also work on research skills such as finding the appropriate sources to fit an assignment, summarizing the main points of documents, and preparing a report or paper that incorporates the research and uses appropriate citations. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to place major historical events in the proper time period, analyze the main institutions of the U.S. government, and write from a point of view. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3A, 3C, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 3B Historical Research Seminar 458 Honors Grades 11, 12 1st Semester only 2.5 credits This semester elective is open to 10-15 juniors or seniors interested in historical research. This class is aimed at the student who is considering history or the social sciences as majors in college. Students will learn about the research process and apply it to a topic of their individual interest. Each student will be expected to conduct a major research project and present it by the end of the term. Students are expected to develop their own topic pending approval of the instructor. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): American Society through Film 457 College Preparatory Grades 11, 12 Semester 2.5 credits This semester elective is open to all juniors and seniors interested in examining film as a medium for understanding the world around us. The goal of the course is to expose students to many aspects of society including: race, gender, social stratification, economics, politics, and history through the lens of Hollywood. Students will be required to analyze and interpret major and independent films as well as documentaries. At the conclusion of the course students will have an increased understanding of the role that cinema plays in our society as well as an understanding of the world around them. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): Psychology 451 Honors Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students will be exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major sub-fields within psychology. The curriculum is based upon the American Psychological Association (APA) recommended scope and sequence standards for a high school psychology class. Students will be able to recognize psychology as a scientific study of human behavior and mental processes by studying facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the five major domains of psychology: Psychology & Its Methods; Bio-psychological Developmental Cognitive: Memory; Thinking, Language & Intelligence Clinical & Socio-cultural: Personality & Assessment Psychological Disorders & Treatment Social & Cultural Dimensions of Behavior. Honors psychology is open to seniors who possess strong reading comprehension and writing skills. Enrollment in at least honors English is suggested. The course, which is primarily theory based, uses readings, case studies, presentations, demonstrations, role-plays, problem solving, writing assignments of varying lengths, research assignment (s), and selected videos to present the major concepts, theories, and methodologies of modern psychology. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3C, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 3A, 3B, 3D Introduction to Psychology 450 College Preparatory Grade 12 Semester 2.5 Credits This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students will be exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major sub-fields within psychology. The curriculum is based upon the American Psychological Association (APA) recommended scope and sequence standards for a high school psychology class. Students will be able to recognize psychology as a scientific study of human behavior and mental processes by studying facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the five major domains of psychology: Psychology & Its Methods Bio-psychological; Developmental Cognitive: Memory; Thinking, Language & Intelligence Clinical & Socio-cultural: Personality & Assessment Psychological Disorders & Treatment Social & Cultural Dimensions of Behavior. The course, which is primarily theory based, uses readings, case studies, roleplays, presentations, demonstrations, problem solving, writing assignments, and selected videos to present the major concepts, theories, and methodologies of modern psychology. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3C, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 3A, 3B, 3D Economics/AP 440 Advanced Placement Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Advanced placement economics prepares students for the College Board macroeconomics examination in May. Students who are enrolled in honors math courses or college preparatory statistics will be most successful. The course uses a college textbook, and it involves daily homework assignments, class discussion, short papers, and oral presentations. Basic concepts such as supply and demand, GDP, the Federal Reserve System, fiscal and monetary policies, foreign trade, the business cycle, and employment patterns form the basis of this course, which emphasizes analysis, and interpretation of economic models. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to analyze a set of economic statistics and predict what measures the government and the Federal Reserve Board would take to improve economic conditions. Summer reading is required. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. Prerequisite: Refer to information and requirements on pages three and four. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3A, 3B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 3C European History/AP 460 Advanced Placement Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits The advanced placement course in modern European history follows a chronological approach to the major events that have shaped European history from 1450 to the present. The course content is consistent with the syllabus prepared by the College Board, and it prepares students for the May advanced placement examination. Students who elect AP must read from a variety of sources in addition to the two textbooks, write analytical essays based on primary source documents, complete at least one research assignment per term by using secondary and primary sources, speak in front of the class, work well in groups settings, and participate in class discussions. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to make comparisons across different time periods, and they should be able to score successfully on the national examination. Summer reading is required of all students. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. Prerequisite: Refer to information and requirements on pages three and four. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3C Contemporary Issues 469 Honors Grade 12 Semester 2.5 Credits This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of government and civics by exploring major contemporary issues. It also covers the rights and responsibilities of the citizen in a democracy. The course has four major goals: Allow students to achieve a better understanding of our Constitution Provide students with an understanding of our nations government Provide students with skills they need to participate in a democratic society and develop an understanding of how the American political system works Provide opportunities for students to explore, understand and practice qualities of responsible citizenship. This course is focused on preparing seniors for their college experience. A strong emphasis will be placed on required reading and writing. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B, 3A, 3B Contemporary Issues 465 College Preparatory Grade 12 Semester 2.5 Credits This course offers students a chance to understand the concepts of government and civics by exploring major contemporary issues. Students will use both print and media sources to explore and understand issues in the following areas: science and medicine, employment, entertainment, technology, politics and civil liberties. The goal of the course is to help students make meaningful connections to our world as knowledgeable and responsible citizens. Students will use the following skills in developing and communicating a personal stand on these issues: listening, reading, researching, writing papers, speaking, and using technology to communicate. Also, by engaging in collaborative groups as they develop a group consensus on issues, students will gain the experience they need to live in a democratic society. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 2, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B, 3A, 3B Sociology 455 Honors Grade 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Honors Sociology will study human relationships in society. The course affords students the opportunity to learn about themselves and others in group behavior. Students will be introduced to some of the major concepts of sociology including gender, race, and family. Honors Sociology is open to seniors who possess strong reading comprehension and writing skills. Enrollment in honors or advanced placement English is suggested. The course uses case studies, readings, and selected videos to present the major concepts, theories, and methodologies of modern Sociology. Students will be responsible for summarizing main ideas and making presentations to the class. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 3A, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 3B, 3D Sociology 456 College Preparatory Grade 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Honors Sociology will study human relationships in society. The course affords students the opportunity to learn about themselves and others in group behavior. Students will be introduced to the major concepts of sociology including gender, race, and family. College preparatory Sociology is open to students who want an introduction to some of the main concepts of modern Sociology. Students will use readings as well as case studies and videos to acquire an understanding of various topics in Sociology. At the conclusion of the course students will be able to complete short papers on the major topics covered in the course as well as give oral presentations to the class. In order to be successful, students must complete nightly homework as well as long-range assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 3A, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 3B, 3D |
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