2026-2027 TSD Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 54
Social Studies
World History/Geography 1 (002232)
Grade 9
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
The World History 1 course helps students understand the development of the modern world. It begins with the collapse of
Rome and ends with the French Revolution and defeat of Napoleon. Students construct meaningful understandings of
fundamental themes in history, geography, and economics regarding persisting world problems and issues. The course is
chronologically organized and worldwide in scope. It enables students to view themselves as part of a global community who
appreciate diversity in the world and are prepared to make decisions about world affairs.
AP Human Geography (102503/202503)
Grade 9
Full year. 1.0 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
*Successful completion of both semesters replaces the ½ credit World History/Geography 1 requirement.
The Advanced Placement Human Geography course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam which may
entitle the student to college waivers or credit. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the systematic study of
patterns and processes that have shaped understanding, use, and alteration of the earth’s surface. Students employ spatial
concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn
about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.
American History/Geography 1/2 (102023/202023)
Grade 10
Full year. 1.0 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
American History provides students an opportunity to comprehend fundamental themes in history, geography, and
economics that explain the development of the United States as a nation since 1877. It fosters an understanding of how our
history has affected relationships between the United States and other nations and among the branches of government,
levels of government, and groups of citizens here at home. Students explore diversity in American culture and the
democratic values which unify the nation. Both orally and in writing, students construct carefully reasoned views
expressing their ideas in persisting public issues facing Americans. Issues are analyzed from economic, social, and political
perspectives.
AP American History/Geography (102013/202013)
Grade 10
Full year 1.0 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course will provide students with the opportunity to develop analytical skills and to acquire factual knowledge. Dealing
with problems critically and conducting historical research will be emphasized. Students will write essay examinations and
research papers, as well as learn the proper methods for citing sources and crediting the ideas of others. The demands placed
upon students will be directly equivalent to those placed on students in college American History courses. At the end of the
course, students will be given the opportunity to take an Advanced Placement examination in American History that may
earn them college credit.
Economics (002062)
Grade 11
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course satisfies ½ credit of math related graduation requirement. This course is designed to give the student an
overview of the forces at work in a free enterprise system. The study will focus on economic systems, demand, supply,
consumers and savers, trade, and the role of government. Financial choices that must be considered by individuals and
businesses will be emphasized, along with a variety of personal finance elements including investing, taxes, insurance,
credit, and budgets. Through successful completion of this course, students will also earn 0.5 credits of personal finance
as required for graduation.
