Social Science Core Courses “At a Glance” 2018-2019 Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org

Course Options for Rising Freshman Pre-AP World History to 1500 Academic World History to 1500 Both Courses Address same content Primary Source Analysis .5 Bump on GPA Prepare students for AP WH Independent learner with previous writing experiences Emphasis on essay writing Aim for timed tests by end of year Up to 60 minutes of HW between blocks No Bump Short Answer questions/Shorter essays Developing writing skills Visual and written projects per quarter Untimed tests Up to 30 minutes of HW between blocks

Course Options for Rising Sophomores AP World History Academic World History since 1500 Both Courses -Address Same Content -Primary Source Analysis -Aim for real world applications Focus from Prehistoric to modern period (Review of WH1-rapid pace) Focus on Essay Writing: CCOT, Compare, Causes and DBQ 2-3 essays per quarter 1-2 Large Tests addressing multiple units per quarter Timed Tests 60 plus minutes of HW per block Advanced writer 1.0 Bump Focus on History from 1500 to modern period (slower paced) Short Answer Responses and Shorter essays Visual/written projects per quarter 3-4 Smaller unit tests per quarter Untimed Tests 30 minutes of HW per block Developing writer -No Bump

Course Options for Rising Juniors AP US DE US History Academic US History AP Curriculum 1 HS Credit. Potential for 6 College Credits based on AP Exam score 1.0 GPA Bump Chapter readings/Quizzes 2-3 Essays per quarter Lengthy Test Prep exercises for AP Exam Up to 60 mins. plus of H.W. b/t blocks Novels and Seminars NOVA approved syllabus 1 H.S. Credit. 6 College credits via NOVA. Credits transfer to all public universities in Va. and some privates. 1.0 GPA Bump Chapter reading/Quizzes 2-3 Essays per quarter Pre-Writing/Scaffolding exercises Research Paper. No exam Up to 60 mins. Plus of H.W. b/t blocks Novels and Seminars LCPS Curriculum 1 H.S. credit No Bump Short Answer Responses Written/Visual Projects per quarter Up to 30 mins. of H.W. b/t blocks

Course Options for Rising Seniors AP US/ Comparative Govt. DE American Government Academic Government American Government and 5 other countries 1 HS Credit. Potential for 6 College Credits based on AP Exam score 1.0 GPA Bump Multiple essays per quarter One novel per quarter 60 plus mins. of H.W. b/t blocks Current Events American Government NOVA approved syllabus 1 H.S. Credit. 6 College credits via NOVA. Credits transfer. .5 GPA Bump 4 One page responses to prompts per quarter Pre-Writing/Scaffolding exercises Up to 60 mins of H.W. b/t blocks Current Events American Government LCPS Curriculum 1 H.S. credit No Bump Short Answer Responses Written/Visual Projects per quarter Up to 30 mins. of H.W. b/t blocks Current Events

Social Science Electives AP: Psychology, Human Geography and Economics Full Year: Russian Studies ½ Year: World Religions, Global Social Issues, Modern International Relations, Psychology