Classes Offered

Course ID: 920
Graduation Requirement: History/Social Science
A-G: Area A History/Social Science
CSF Course: List I
 
In World History, students analyze the major historical developments that have shaped the modern world. This first semester, we will study the rise of democratic ideals, the major political revolutions, the industrial revolution, and Imperialism. The second semester will cover the causes and effects of World War I, Totalitarian governments after World War I, the causes and effects of World War II, and developments in the post-World War II world.
Course ID: 930
Graduation Requirement: History/Social Science
A-G: Area A History / Social Science
CSF Course: List I
 
In this course, we examine the growth of the American nation through careful consideration of the expressed ideals and principles of the nation, including the constitutional order, the development of political liberty, and economic freedom. This course examines the war for independence, the constitutional founding of the nation, the emergence of partisan politics, the effects of the market revolution on American society and politics, the importance of religious revivalism and moral reform, the problems of liberty and slavery in a democratic order, westward expansion, the sectional crisis, and the Civil War, and consequences of the Civil War and post-war Reconstruction. The course emphasizes the importance of basic principles of constitutional order, the rule of law, market development, and its effect on American ideals of individual freedom and political liberty. Students gain an understanding of America’s rise as an industrial power and eventually a superpower following World War I and World War II. Students also gain insight into the political, social, and economic changes that have occurred since the Civil War.
Course ID: 938
Graduation Requirement: History/Social Science
A-G: Area A History/Social Science
CSF Course: –
 
This is an extensive survey course of United States history from the period of exploration to the Reconstruction Period. The course covers the social, political, economic, and constitutional development of the nation. The course will emphasize the development of critical and historical thinking skills. (03/19) **Please note, this course is a community college transferable course equivalent to Semester 1 of 11th grade US History at LGHS.
 
Course ID: 505
Graduation Requirement: History/Social Science
A-G: Area A History/Social Science
CSF Course: –
 
This course is a continuation of HIST-17A from the end of the Reconstruction Period in 1877 to the present. It examines national, state, and local history from the late 19th century to the present. The course covers the social, political, economic, and constitutional development of the nation. (03/19) **Please note, this course is a community college transferable course equivalent to Semester 2 of 11th grade US History at LGHS.
Course ID: 990
Graduation Requirement: History/Social Science
A-G: Area A History
CSF Course: List I
 
In Civics, we examine the principles of American politics through a careful consideration of the American Founding. We consider both the abstract principles that animated the creation of the American system and the system itself in an attempt to fully understand both the what and the why of American political life. We will thus consider in great detail both the Revolutionary and Constitutional periods of American history. This understanding will then be extended into the institutions that form the foundation of the American System. Finally, we will look at the complex structure of American politics today in relation to what the Founders envisioned for the United States.
Course ID: 940
Graduation Requirement: 12th History/Social Science
A-G: Area G College-Preparatory Elective
CSF Course: List I
 
The Economics course includes a set of modules that cover primarily macroeconomics. It examines how both the market and political process allocate resources, and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of both. Further, this course presents basic elements of economics such as opportunity cost, comparative advantage, gains from trade, and the operation of markets.