Senior Studies

COURSE SYLLABUS

2010-2011
INSTRUCTOR: Matthew D. Woods

A. DESCRIPTION

This course involves an introduction to the study of four subjects.  American

Government, Sociology, Psychology, and Economics

B. ORGANIZATION

This is a lecture course in which topics are presented by the instructor. 

The students are expected to follow along with the teacher and be interactive

with the lessons.  The use of multi-media is an integral part of the course. 

The Students will be exposed to videos on the various subjects as well as

extensive use of computers to help with there learning of the subjects

C. COURSE OBJECTIVES

             To introduce students to the study of four areas that they may

encounter in their post high school careers.

E. TEXT AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES

             Required text: Civics in Practice: HOLT

             Supplies: Pencil/Pen and paper. Part of participation is coming

to class with required material.

F. GRADING

             25% Participation

             35% Assignments

             40% Test and Quizzes

G. CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

             School rules apply in Mr. Woods’s classroom, but respect for others

is strictly enforced.

J. SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS

For most students this will not be a "difficult" course. However, there will probably

be some students who did well in academic courses where information was most

important and who will be surprised at the relative difficulty of this course where

participation is most important. So do not think that if you are a "B" student you

will probably get a "B" in this course. You might get an "A" with relative ease . . . or

a "C" with difficulty.  In the past students who followed along and paid attention

have done very well in this course.