St. Mary’s Springs Academy High School

Grade 9

Early Civilization  Mesopotamia today

The Renaissance and Reformation t  The Renaissance and Reformation

Exploration

Revolutions

World Goes to War

Elective (grade 11-12)

 Sociology  study of social structure

The Nature of Sociology  1. perspective  a. point of view  b. beauty in the eye of the beholder  Newborns, newlyweds

Psychology Study of behavior and mental process Elective (grade 11-12) gy

Emotions - affect both behavior and mental process

Historical Roots of Contemporary Problems

Regions of Study Middle East Palestine/Israeli Conflict Arab Spring War torn Sub-Saharan Africa HIV pandemic Blood diamonds Asia Overpopulation Human rights

Where (your country) is located Where your country is located – Neighboring countries

Geographic Features of (your country) Rivers, lakes, oceans, mountain ranges and other geographic features.

Climate of (your country) Typical weather patterns throughout the calendar year.

Customs and Traditions Customs and traditions celebrated. Weddings, funerals, birth, rite of passage

Government of (your country) How laws are made and changed. How people are chosen to lead the country.