Social Science Core Courses “At a Glance” 2019-20 Check out HHS WEBSITE: -Go to Academics on menu bar -Go to Social Sciences -Click on Course Information link Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org

Social Science Pathway to Advance Diploma Freshman Year: World History to 1500 Credit Sophomore Year: World History since 1500 Credit Junior Year: United States and Virginia History Credit Senior Year: Government Credit Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org

Course Options for Rising Freshman Academic World History to 1500 Introduction to AP WH (formerly Pre-AP) Both Courses Address same content Primary Source Analysis *WH1 SOL .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 Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org

Course Options for Rising Sophomores AP World History Academic World History since 1500 Both Courses -Primary Source Analysis -Some overlap in content Focus from 1200 CE to modern period (previously began with prehistoric) 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 Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org

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 Research Paper and AP Exam 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 1-2 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 Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org

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. 1.0 GPA Bump (change) 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 Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org

Social Science Electives AP: Psychology, Human Geography and Economics Full Year: Russian Studies ½ Year: World Religions, Global Social Issues, Modern International Relations, Psychology See more detailed information about all Social Science Courses on the HHS Website (Go to Academics and then Social Sciences Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org

Need more information? Visit the Social Science table after tonight’s presentation Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information- rsegerda@lcps.org Check out HHS WEBSITE: -Go to Academics on menu bar -Go to Social Sciences -Click on Course Information link