BEAHS Social Studies Course Descriptions.
This table contains the summary of the Social Studies courses as found in the Course Description book.
| Course | Grade | Course Description |
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World Cultures and Geography |
9 Required |
Course #2 |
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Modern American History |
10, 11, 12 Required
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Course #210 This course spans the period of time following Reconstruction to the present with a focus on the social and cultural changes which took place and are taking place in the United States. The political and economic problems facing the United States during the period of expansion are included. Special emphasis is placed on farm problems and industrialization. There is also some study of America's role in world politics. Pennsylvania History standards relating to this time period are incorporated throughout the course. |
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Honors Modern American History |
10, 11, 12 In Place of MAH
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Course #202 This course will be an extension of the required curriculum for tenth grade. Students will explore the content in greater detail and open discussion. Students will need to demonstrate writing skills through Document Based Questions (DBQ's), plus research and presentation skills through more hands-on projects. The course is designed to be challenging, yet open to the educational desires of the student. |
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Government/ Economics |
11, 12 Required |
Course #283 This course includes an in-depth study of the structures and principles of American governmental and economic systems. Institutions and concepts of production, free enterprise, business organization, prices, profits, investments, competition, and income tax computation are emphasized. The course also includes study of economic choices faced by wage earners, voters, consumers, and owners of property and business. |
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Advanced Placement United States History |
11, 12 Elective with College Credit Potential |
Course #204 This course is designed to include materials found in both college freshman Early and Modern American History survey courses. Students will need to demonstrate essay writing skills through analysis of documents including reliability, bias, and relevance, as well as the incorporation of factual knowledge (DBQ’s). Students who schedule this class are required to take the AP United States History Exam in order to have the advanced placement designation on their transcript. Students who score well on this exam may be granted credit upon college admission. |
