Geography

In this course, we will study relationships between people, places, and environments by mapping information about them into a spatial context.  We will focus on current events taking place in the world today.  We will utilize a variety of approaches towards learning Geography including lectures, Internet resources, group projects, class debates, Wiki pages, geography games, videos, and the newspaper.

World History

The World History course is prepared as a survey, giving the students an overall picture of world history from its beginning through the reformation. Emphasis is put on segments of history that directly relate to Western civilization. Our basic aim is to make history come alive for our pupils by teaching the events of the past in relation to the present. Students at this age are not far from active participation in the affairs of the world. Their minds are ready to be guided into critical thinking and problem solving as they study man's search for a pattern and a higher level of culture.

Economics

Economics is a one‐semester course designed to help students understand the economic world in which they live and to provide them with a basic understanding of the economic system of the United States. Students examine topics such as decision making, opportunity costs, markets, money and the Federal Reserve System, circular flow of economic activity, supply and demand, profit and competition, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, business ownership, organized labor, taxes, and comparative economic systems.