World Geography for seventh grade is designed to teach students where countries, cities, continents, oceans, and other geographic places are located in the world. Students learn to apply geographic techniques to daily life. The framework for discussion and evaluation is formed by the five themes of geography: location, place, interaction, movement, and region. Current events and life situations are discussed from a Christian worldview.
American History for eighth grade begins with the Age of Exploration in the late fifteenth century and continues through the end of Reconstruction after the Civil War in 1877. Some key elements covered during the year include English colonization, the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary Era, the War for Independence, United States Constitution and Civics Unit, Nationalism, Industrialization, Sectionalism, and the Civil War. Students keep in touch with political actions and social trends of today by presenting current events reports throughout the school year. Historical studies are enriched by the opportunity to see U.S. history “come alive” with a trip to Washington, D.C., Gettysburg, and New York City at the end of the school year.
Ancient World History will trace the course of human history primarily through the perspective of Western Civilization covering the time frame of Creation through the period of the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The course will include a study of the beginnings of civilization focusing on the four major cradles of civilization (China, India Egypt, Mesopotamia); the Greek and Roman civilizations and their contributions to the development of Western culture; the foundations and challenge of Islam; the birth of Russia; the Middle Ages of Europe; the Renaissance; and finally the Reformation with its transformational impact on philosophy, politics, economics and exploration. Brief examination of the historical cultures of Asia and Africa will be interfaced appropriately.
UC approved “a” History/Social Science
Modern World History will begin with the study of 17th and 18th century ideas and inventions that brought us into the 19th century of industrialism, nationalism, and imperialism. 20th century events including the World Wars, the Holocaust, the rise of communism, the Cold War Era, the 80’s, the 90’s, and the ongoing struggle for democracy will be studied in relation to consequent changes on the world map, global economic trends, and patterns of life. Current events will be emphasized in hopes that the student will understand the historical roots of these issues.
UC approved “a” History/Social Science
United States History begins with a brief overview of the earliest civilizations that peopled the Western Hemisphere, as well as a summary review of the development of sixteenth century political, religious and economic expansion in Europe the widespread practice of mercantilism and colonialism. The course continues chronologically throughout United States history moving from the colonial period through the transitional confederate government and finally into a constitutionally based federal government.
Other major developments will include the growth of regionalism which eventually led to the Civil War, the early nineteenth century social struggles (abolition movement early women's rights activity, etc.), the Civil War itself, followed by the Reconstruction period, the Industrial Revolution which ushers in the Progressive Movement and a more self-conscious social era. As we enter the twentieth century we will expand our view of U. S. History to demonstrate the expanding role of the country internationally. Thus, we study our participation in the Spanish American War, our beginning role as political peace keeper/maker, our eventual involvement in the World Wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict and finally the Gulf War.
Along with our national military experience we explore the coexisting social struggles, the expanding role of minorities, the economic patterns we have experienced (from the Gilded Age, through the Great Depression on to the booming economy of the fifties) and the eventual impact of the youth culture of the sixties and seventies. We will conclude the course with an overview of the last twenty years of history and the impact it has made on the political and social attitudes of the nineties.
UC approved “a” History/Social Science
US History AP is an introductory college level course in United States history that prepares students to take the AP US History exam in May for possible college credit. The exam tests skills and knowledge gained from an introductory survey of United States history designed by the AP US History Development Committee.
UC approved “a” History/Social Science
Economics is a one-semester course covering basic economic principles and comparing economic policies. Consumer economics is emphasized as well as the practical application of such principles as saving, investing, insuring, buying, selling, and credit. Students learn to make economic decisions as both an individual consumer and as a government official.
UC approved “a” History/Social Science
Government is a one-semester course in American civil government that begins by considering first the necessity of self-government under God. The individual’s role in and influence upon the family, the church, and the state is analyzed. The American system of government is examined in light of the Founder’s purposes, today’s demands, and the future’s challenges. The philosophical and historical foundations of our federal republic are examined then compared and contrasted to modern political thought. The structure, function, and relationship of local, state, and national government are explored, and the growth of the federal government, the expansion of the Presidency, and the effects of judicial activism investigated. Current events and controversial social issues are discussed from a Christian worldview for the purpose of guiding students in the development of biblical solutions to modern social problems.
UC approved “a” History/Social Science