Global History and Geography 9
This ninth-grade required social studies course is intended to serve as the foundational course in Global History and Geography. Coursework will focus on a study of the world across time and region from ancient civilization through the seventeenth century. Extensive reading of diverse sources, research preparation, and skill development will provide the basis for the tenth-grade course of study.
Scope & Sequence
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Unit Title
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# of Days
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1
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The Development of Civilization:
- Ancient River Valleys
- Paleolithic and Neolithic Revolution
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5
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2
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Early Belief Systems and Civilizations in Asia:
- Major Eastern Religions
- Ancient Civilizations
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20
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3
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The Classical Civilization of Greece:
- Culture
- Government
- Emergence, consolidation, and fall of Empire
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15
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4
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The Classical Civilization of Rome:
- Culture
- Government
- Emergence, consolidation, and fall of Empire
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15
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5
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Islam and the Islamic Empires:
- Origins
- Golden Age and Empire
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20
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6
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The Middle Ages:
- Feudalism
- Medieval society
- Crusades
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15
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7
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East Asia and Africa:
- Medieval Japan and China
- African Kingdoms
- Trade networks
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15
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8
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The Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, & Scientific Revolution:
- Art and Literature
- Religion
- Scientific advancements
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15
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9
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The Age of Exploration:
- Colonization of the Americas
- Global trade and the Columbian Exchange
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15
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10
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Absolutism:
- European Monarchies
- English Civil War
- Constitutional Governments
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20
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AP Human Geography
This course explores the patterns and processes that shape human interaction with the world. The course explores topics such as population and migration, cultural landscapes, political geography, urban development, and economic systems, providing a global perspective on human-environment interactions. Through engaging activities, data analysis, and map interpretation, students develop critical thinking and spatial reasoning skills. This course prepares students for the AP exam and fosters a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of the world. This course will also satisfy the NYS Social Studies credit requirement for 9th grade.
Scope & Sequence
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Unit Title
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# of Days
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1
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Thinking Geographically:
- Geographic methods
- Geographic analysis
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15
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2
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Population and Migration Patterns and Processes:
- Growth
- Decline
- Push/pull factors
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20
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3
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Cultural Patterns and Processes:
- Culture, Language, Religion
- Diffusion and Globalization
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20
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4
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Political Patterns and Processes:
- Geopolitics and International Organizations
- Conflict
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20
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5
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Agricultural and Rural Land Use Patterns and Processes:
- Agricultural Systems
- Food Production and Development
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15
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6
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Cities and Urban Land Use Patterns and Processes:
- Urbanization
- Sustainability
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15
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7
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Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes:
- Economic Systems
- Globalization
- Economic Inequality
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20
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Global History and Geography 10
The tenth-grade course will focus on a study of the world across time and region from the eighteenth century to the present day. Extensive reading of diverse primary and secondary sources and the preparation of research papers will help students prepare for the IB programs in the 11th and 12th grades. The Global History and Geography Regents will be the final exam for this course. All students are required to sit for the Regents exam in June.
Scope & Sequence
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Unit #
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Unit Title
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# of days
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1
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Enlightenment, French Revolution, Napoleon:
- Political philosophy
- Leaders and Wars
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13
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2
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Latin American Revolutions:
- Independence Movements
- Revolutionary Leaders
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13
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3
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Nationalism:
- Unification of Italy and Germany
- Leaders and governments
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13
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4
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Industrial Revolution:
- Origins
- Turning Points
- Causes and effects
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13
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5
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European Imperialism:
- Causes and effects
- Significance
- Similarities and differences
- Human Rights Violations
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16
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6
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World War I:
- Causes and effects
- Turning Points
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13
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7
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Russian Revolution:
- Leadership
- Causes and Effects
- Significance
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13
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8
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Rise of Dictators:
- Italian and German Fascism
- Japanese Militarism
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13
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9
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World War II:
- Causes and effects
- Turning Points
- Human Rights Violations: the Holocaust
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16
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10
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Cold War :
- Causes and effects
- Conflicts
- Turning points
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13
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11
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Decolonization:
- End of Apartheid
- Independence Movements
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13
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12
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Middle East:
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Modern Middle East
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13
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13
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Global Issues/Problems:
- Climate Change
- Terrorism
- International Cooperation
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7
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History 11 IB/R (co-seated)
The principle aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to prepare for and take the US History Regents examination, and to demonstrate mastery of the major events, issues, and themes of United States history since the colonial period. Primary and secondary source materials will be used throughout the course. Extensive research and writing will prepare all students for the U.S. History and Government New York State Regents exam in June. IB and Regents students will be co-seated. Students who register for US History 11R will take Contemporary Issues and Economics in 12th grade. Students who register for IB History 11 may register for IB History 12 as seniors. The content covered in this course will be evaluated once again when the student sits for the exam in IB History at the end of their 12th grade course of study. All students are required to sit for the US History Regents exam in June.
Scope & Sequence
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Unit #
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Unit Title
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# of days
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1
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The American Revolution
- Anti-colonialism
- Practices and effects of War
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15
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2
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The Critical Period through the War of 1812
- Emergence of democratic institutions and norms
- Second War for Independence
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10
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3
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Sectionalism & the Civil War
- Geographic and Economic Expansionism
- Ideological and Political compromises and tensions
- Practices and effects of the Civil War
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20
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4
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The Promise of Reconstruction
- Economic, Social, Constitutional, and Political methods
- Reactionary response to Reconstruction policies and practices
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20
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5
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The Transformation of the US: Gilded Age and Industrial Revolution
- Robber Barons, Political Corruption, the emergence of Jim Crow
- Industrial capitalism, laissez-faire economics, and the entrepreneur
- The Progressive response
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13
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6
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The Dawn of the Overseas US Empire
- Imperialism in Asia and Latin America
- America enters the World Stage
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13
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7
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The US in WWI through the 1920s
- Interventionism and Isolationism
- Domestic tensions: Reactionary and Revolutionary responses to cultural, political, and social transformations
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15
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8
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The Great Depression & New Deal
- Systemic causes-domestic and international
- Herbert Hoover- the conservative response to the Depression
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt- the progressive response to the Depression
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20
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9
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WWII & the Early Cold War
- Causes of WWII in Europe and Asia
- Practices of War-domestic and abroad
- Effects of WWII and the Emergence of the Cold War
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15
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10
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Civil Rights and Cold War
- The relationship between domestic and foreign policy
- Proxy Wars and Vietnam
- Evolution of Civil Rights- groups, practices, results
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18
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11
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Into the 21st Century
- Globalization
- Terrorism, Civil Rights, and regional conflict
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10
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US History 11 (non co-seated)
This course is aligned with the NYS Standards for Social Studies. The course begins with a survey of American History from the birth of a nation to the present. The course focuses on the Constitutional foundation of the United States and the operation of the federal government. Students who register for US History 11R non co-seated will be registered to take Economics and Contemporary Issues as seniors. All students are required to take the Regents Examination in US History and Government in June.
Scope & Sequence
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Unit #
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Unit Title
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# of days
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1
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The American Revolution
- Anti-colonialism
- Practices and Effects of War
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15
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2
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The Critical Period through the War of 1812
- Emergence of Democratic Institutions and Norms
- Second War for Independence
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10
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3
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Sectionalism & the Civil War
- Geographic and Economic Expansionism
- Ideological and Political Compromises and Tensions
- Practices and Effects of the Civil War
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20
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4
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The Promise of Reconstruction
- Economic, Social, Constitutional, and Political Methods
- Reactionary Response to Reconstruction Policies and Practices
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20
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5
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The Transformation of the US: Gilded Age and Industrial Revolution
- Robber Barons, Political Corruption, the Emergence of Jim Crow
- Industrial Capitalism, Laissez-Faire Economics, and the Entrepreneur
- The Progressive Response
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13
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6
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The Dawn of the Overseas US Empire
- Imperialism in Asia and Latin America
- America Enters the World Stage
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13
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7
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The US in WWI through the 1920s
- Interventionism and Isolationism
- Domestic Tensions: Reactionary and Revolutionary Responses to Cultural, Political, and Social Transformations
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15
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8
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The Great Depression & New Deal
- Systemic Causes - Domestic and International
- Herbert Hoover - Conservative Response to the Depression
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Progressive Response to the Depression
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20
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9
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WWII & the Early Cold War
- Causes of WWII in Europe and Asia
- Practices of War - Domestic and Abroad
- Effects of WWII and the Emergence of the Cold War
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15
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10
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Civil Rights and Cold War
- The Relationship between Domestic and Foreign Policy
- Proxy Wars and Vietnam
- Evolution of Civil Rights - Groups, Practices, Results
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18
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11
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Into the 21st Century
- Globalization
- Terrorism, Civil Rights, and Regional Conflict
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10
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IB History 12
This course is the second half of the IB History of the Americas curriculum that begins in junior year. The purpose of this IB course is to study twentieth-century history from a global and regional perspective. Students will examine the evolution of revolutions and authoritarian regimes and their relationship to the causes, practices, and effects of wars in the 20th century. This course also meets the Economics and Contemporary Issues requirements. Students will be required to sit for the IB History exam upon completing the course. In addition to the IB 12 History exam, students are required to complete an IB Historical Investigation that will count as a quarterly grade and toward a percentage of their overall IB grade. All students registered in the class are required to take the IB Exam in May.
Scope & Sequence
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Unit #
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Unit Title
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# of days
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1
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Internal Assessment Writing Workshop:
- Asking historical questions
- Using sources
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25
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2
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Authoritarian States (20th Century)--1918-1932:
- Emergence of the Nazi Authoritarian State
- WWI, Weimar Republic, Nazi Party
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25
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3
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Authoritarian States (20th Century)--1932-1945:
- Consolidation and Maintenance of Nazi Authoritarian State; methods and practices
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25
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4
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Causes and Effects of 20th-Century Wars:
- WWII in Europe and Asia-European Theatre 1931-1941
- US and Japan 1931-1941
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25
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5
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Authoritarian States (20th Century):
- Emergence of Cuban Authoritarian State
- 20th Century American Imperialism
- Emergence of Fidel Castro
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25
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6
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Authoritarian States:
- Consolidation and Maintenance of Cuban Authoritarian State
- Castro and the Communist State
- Cuban Missile Crisis
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20
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7
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IB Exam Review- Year 1 and Year 2
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10
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Contemporary Issues
This course meets New York State requirements for participation in government. This course will emphasize public policy issue analysis, decision-making, and the need for citizenship in a democratic society. Students are required to sit for a final departmental exam.
Scope & Sequence
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Unit #
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Unit Title
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# of days
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1
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Media Literacy:
- Media Bias
- Lateral Reading
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10
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2
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Social Media:
- Algorithms
- Confirmation Bias
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15
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3
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Identity and Citizenship:
- Individual identity
- Community identity
- National identity
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10
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4
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Constitution:
- Individual Rights and Responsibilities in the Contemporary World
- Civics
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15
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5
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Contemporary News Analysis:
- Current events
- The news and civic readiness
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20
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6
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Local Issues/Global Issues:
- Demonstrating Civic Readiness
- Seal of Civic Readiness Capstone Project
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30
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Economics
This course meets New York State requirements as it serves as an introduction to macroeconomics and microeconomics. It also offers a study of personal and global economic decision-making with a focus on responsible choices. Students are required to sit for a final departmental exam.
Scope & Sequence
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Unit #
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Unit Title
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# of days
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1
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Foundations of Economics:
History of economic theories and systems
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5
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2
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Conceptual Frameworks:
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
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15
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3
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Supply and Demand:
- Microeconomics to macroeconomics
- Individual choices and economic impacts
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15
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4
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Costs, Benefits, and Opportunities:
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15
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5
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Money and Banking:
- Forms and functionalities
- Cost benefit analysis
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10
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6
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Taxation and Fiscal Policy:
- Microeconomics to macroeconomics
- Impact on the individual
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10
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7
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Labor and Business:
- Domestic policy
- Global policy
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10
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8
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Financial Literacy:
- Personal Finance Capstone Project
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20
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Introduction to Psychology
This course exposes students to a broad conceptual overview of psychology. Students will study psychological research methods, learning, cognition, personality, and abnormal psychology as they engage in projects involving behavioral modification and personality analysis. This course is a prerequisite for IB Psychology. As an honors by-application course, it serves as the first year of IB Psychology SL.
Scope & Sequence
- Origins and Methods
- Biopsychology
- Learning
- Memory
- Intelligence
- Personality
- Honors by Application
IB Psychology Standard level
This course will involve intensive analysis of approaches to Psychology: biological, behavioral, cognitive, and dysfunctional behavior. In addition to a focus on the historical and cultural background, conceptual framework, basic assumptions, and critical evaluation of each approach, the students will apply their knowledge of methodology to an experimental study of their own design. Students will be required to take the IB Psychology SL examination in May.
Scope & Sequence
- Scientific Methodology
- Internal Assessment
- Biological Approaches
- Cognitive Approaches
- Socio-Cultural Approaches
- Abnormal Psychology
IB Digital Society Standard Level
The Digital Society course encourages students to explore the challenges and changes in technology, media, ethics, and policy from both conceptual and contextual perspectives. Students will gain an understanding of how contemporary transformations in thought, communication, collaboration, and creation are reshaping the world. The course will also examine potential future developments, preparing students to become informed participants and leaders in this rapidly evolving digital landscape. All students are required to take the Standard Level (SL) IB exam in May.
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