Grade 9 - Social Studies

AP Macroeconomics (Credit: 1.00)

AP Macroeconomics students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. They'll also examine how individuals, institutions, and influences affect people, and how those factors can impact everyone's life through employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes, and production. The equivalent of a 100- level college-level class, this course prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, political science and history.

AP Microeconomics (Credit: 1.00)

AP Microeconomics studies the behavior of individuals and businesses as they exchange goods and services in the marketplace. Students will learn why the same product costs different amounts at different stores, in different cities, at different times. They'll also learn to spot patterns in economic behavior and how to use those patterns to explain buyer and seller behavior under various conditions. Microeconomics studies the economic way of thinking, understanding the nature and function of markets, the role of scarcity and competition, the influence of factors such as interest rates on business decisions, and the role of government in promoting a healthy economy. The equivalent of a 100-level college course,

California Ethnic Studies (Credit: 0.50)

In one semester of five units, California Ethnic Studies explores the history, culture, and experiences of different ethnic and racial groups. The course looks at the lives of Indigenous peoples, African Americans, Latin Americans, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. By studying the experiences of people in these groups, you will develop a deeper understanding of their contributions, struggles, and achievements.

California United States History A (Credit: 0.50)

This California United States History course promotes the examination, analysis, and evaluation of important events in the history of the United States of America. In Semester A, you will examine events that shaped the birth, growth, and expansion of the nation from the late 1700s through the mid-1900s. These events are told through multiple diverse perspectives and include a focus on primary and secondary sources. Throughout the course, you will use inquiry skills to examine, ask questions, and analyze the impacts of historical events and actions, and will discuss the outcomes of them with your peers. You will also form opinions about historical events and support your opinions with information from your reading. Not only will you learn about history, but you will also learn critical thinking and analytical skills through Clarifying Big Ideas lessons in order to gain a deeper understanding of history.

California United States History B (Credit: 0.50)

This California United States History course promotes the examination, analysis, and evaluation of important events in the history of the United States of America. In Semester B, you will examine events that impacted America—from the Cold War to the Civil Rights Movement through the War on Terror. These events are told through a variety of viewpoints and primary and secondary sources. Throughout the course, you will use inquiry to examine and analyze the impacts of events and actions. You will discuss the outcomes with your peers. You will also form opinions about events and support your opinions with facts that you learned.

Contemporary World A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

The Contemporary World, Semester A, is a single-semester course designed to strengthen your knowledge about the modern world. In the first unit, you will explore how geography can help you gain a better understanding of the world and its people. In the second unit, you will learn about the influence of culture on the world. In the third unit, you will discover the relationship between art and society and study migration and population distribution. In the last unit, you will learn about the effect of physical processes on the environment and look at the ways people have adapted to and modified physical environments.

Contemporary World B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

The Contemporary World, Semester B, is a single-semester course designed to strengthen your understanding of government in the modern world. In the first unit, you will study the role of government and the responsibilities of citizens in contemporary societies. In the second unit, you will learn about democracy in the United States, and you will look at the structure of the Constitution. In the third unit, you will explore the functions of the US legal system as well as understand the rights and responsibilities of US citizens. Toward the end of this course, you will learn about the factors affecting the development of global trade and examine the structure and function of the US economy.

Florida United States Government (Credit: 1.00)

Florida United States Government is the study of the founding principles of democracy in the United States, the structures and details of how the government functions, and the role of the individual citizen in participating in that democracy. This course is designed to teach the principles and events that led to the founding of the United States in the eighteenth century; examine how the operations of the US government are spread among three branches of government and distributed between the national, state, and federal levels of government; explore the role of the individual citizen in the operations of the government; and, finally, apply these concepts to understanding the concrete areas of foreign, domestic, and economic policy. You’ll explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other and to the structures of government that exist today, and you’ll analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how government structures were designed. You’ll also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts to develop credible explanations of how and why the government exists as it does. You’ll then use that evidence to express viewpoints on the operations of government by writing essays and creating presentations about topics of relevance to modern US citizens.

Florida United States History 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In this course, you will analyze the significant events that led to the founding of the nation. You will learn about changes in American culture through the early years. You will explore the effects of the Civil War (1861-1865), the Reconstruction (1865-1877), and the Progressive Era (1890-1920). Finally, you will examine the significant events that led to the United States entering World War I and the nation’s role in the war.

Florida United States History 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In this course, you will analyze political, economic, and social issues, as well as trends and events in US history from World War I to the present. You will investigate the Civil Rights and other social movements, the roaring 1920s, the Great Depression, the Vietnam War, 20th -century US presidencies, and the United States’ responses to global terrorism

Florida World Cultural Geography A (Credit: 0.50)

Geography is the study of where things are in the world. It is important to know why people settled where they did: sometimes this is for weather-related reasons, and sometimes it’s because of bountiful natural resources nearby. In this course, you will learn about these special features which drive economic development and form the locales where people settle.

Florida World Cultural Geography B (Credit: 0.50)

Geography is the study of where things are in the world. It is important to know why people settled where they did: sometimes this is for weather-related reasons, and sometimes it’s because of bountiful natural resources nearby. In this course, you will learn about these special features which drive economic development and form the locales where people settle.

Florida World History - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This course is designed to strengthen your understanding of major events in world history from the early Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution. In the first unit, you’ll learn to use and analyze primary and secondary sources as well as explore other processes that historians use when researching and writing. You’ll also study the importance of the Byzantine Empire and the development of western Europe, Japan, and Korea during the early Middle Ages. Finally, you will learn about the rise Islam in Europe and the Middle East. In the second unit, you’ll examine major civilizations in Mesoamerica, South America, and Africa. You will explore the spread of Islam into India and Southeast Asia. You’ll also describe Europe in the late Middle Ages. In the third unit, you’ll identify the effects of trans-oceanic exploration and European expansion, including the development of slave trade between Africa and the Americas. You’ll also study the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Counter-Reformation. Finally, in the last unit, you will assess the impact of important revolutions from the late 1500s through to the early 1800s.

Florida World History - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This course focuses on important events in world history from the early 1800s through to the present. In the first unit, you’ll explore the rise of nationalism and imperialism throughout the world. You will study of the causes and effects of World War I and World War II. You will also examine the time period between the two wars. In the third unit, you’ll identify the major events of the Cold War and the increasing support for decolonization. In the last unit, you’ll examine the innovations and challenges of an increasingly globalized world.

Ohio American History A (Credit: 0.50)

This Ohio American History course promotes the examination, analysis, and evaluation of important events in the history of the United States of America. In Semester A, you will examine events that shaped the birth, growth, and expansion of the nation from the late 1700s through the mid-1900s. These events are told through multiple diverse perspectives and include a focus on primary and secondary sources. Throughout the course, you will use inquiry skills to examine, ask questions, and analyze the impacts of historical events and actions, and discuss the outcomes of them with your peers. You will also form opinions about historical events and support your opinions with information from your reading. Not only will you learn about history, but you will also learn critical thinking and analytical skills through Clarifying Big Ideas lessons in order to gain a deeper understanding of history.

Ohio American History B (Credit: 0.50)

This Ohio American History course promotes the examination, analysis, and evaluation of important events in the history of the United States of America. In Semester B, you will examine events that impacted America—from the Cold War to the Civil Rights Movement through the War on Terror. These events are told through a variety of viewpoints and primary and secondary sources. Throughout the course, you will use inquiry to examine and analyze the impacts of events and actions. You will discuss the outcomes with your peers. You will also form opinions about events and support your opinions with facts that you learned.

Ohio Modern World History A (Credit: 0.50)

In this course, students will get a comprehensive look at world history from the Age of Reason through to the present day. By the end of the course, students will have learned about events like the Scientific Revolution, imperialism, the world wars, the Cold War, and increasing globalization in the 21st century. This course employs many interactive features like maps and images with clickable hot spots that students can explore to get more information about things such as regions, cities, or geographical features on a map and artistic techniques and features in famous works of art. Best of all, this course is aligned to Ohio state standards of learning and to the English Language Arts (ELA) Standards for History and Social Studies.

Ohio Modern World History B (Credit: 0.50)

In this course, students will get a comprehensive look at world history from the Age of Reason through to the present day. By the end of the course, students will have learned about events like the Scientific Revolution, imperialism, the world wars, the Cold War, and increasing globalization in the 21st century. This course employs many interactive features like maps and images with clickable hot spots that students can explore to get more information about things such as regions, cities, or geographical features on a map and artistic techniques and features in famous works of art. Best of all, this course is aligned to Ohio state standards of learning and to the English Language Arts (ELA) Standards for History and Social Studies.

Texas U.S. History Studies I A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

US History is the academic study of the events, people, and culture of the United States through time. In Texas US History A, you will learn about the process of historical inquiry, review the events and principles behind the founding of the United States, and apply historical inquiry to analyze societal issues, trends, and events from the 1800s through the Great Depression. Along the way, you will explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other and analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how events unfolded. You’ll also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts in order to develop credible explanations of events in US history. You will then use that evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time by writing essays and creating presentations about broad periods of historical development.

Texas U.S. History Studies I B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

US History is the study of the events, people, and culture of the United States over time. In Texas US History B, you will apply historical inquiry to analyze societal issues, trends, and the events of US history from World War II to the present including the Cold War, the Civil Rights and other social movements, the Vietnam War, modern presidencies, and responses to global terrorism. You will explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other, and you will analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how events unfolded. You will also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts in order to develop credible explanations of events in US history. You will then use that evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time

U.S. History (Credit: 1.00)

This course not only introduces students to early U.S. History, but it also provides them with an essential understanding of how to read, understand, and interpret history. For example, the first unit, The Historical Process, teaches reading and writing about history; gathering and interpreting historical sources; and analyzing historical information. While covering historical events from the founding events and principles of the United States through contemporary events, the course also promotes a cross-disciplinary understanding that promotes a holistic perspective of U.S. History.

U.S. History A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This US History course promotes the examination, analysis, and evaluation of important events in the history of the United States of America. In Semester B, you will examine events that impacted America—from the Cold War to the Civil Rights Movement through the War on Terror. These events are told through a variety of viewpoints and primary and secondary sources. Throughout the course, you will use inquiry to examine and analyze the impacts of events and actions. You will discuss the outcomes with your peers. You will also form opinions about events and support your opinions with facts that you learned.

U.S. History B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This US History course promotes the examination, analysis, and evaluation of important events in the history of the United States of America. In Semester B, you will examine events that impacted America—from the Cold War to the Civil Rights Movement through the War on Terror. These events are told through a variety of viewpoints and primary and secondary sources. Throughout the course, you will use inquiry to examine and analyze the impacts of events and actions. You will discuss the outcomes with your peers. You will also form opinions about events and support your opinions with facts that you learned.

World Geography (Credit: 1.00)

In an increasingly interconnected world, equipping students to develop a better understanding of our global neighbors is critical to ensuring that they are college and career ready. This course empowers students to increase their knowledge of the world in which they live and how its diverse geographies shape the international community. It begins with an overview of the physical world and the tools necessary to exploring it effectively. Subsequent units survey each continent and its physical characteristics and engage students and encourage them to develop a global perspective.

World Geography A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Geography is the study of where things are in the world. It is important to know why people settled where they did: sometimes this is for weather-related reasons, and sometimes it’s because of bountiful natural resources nearby. In this course, you will learn about these special features which drive economic development and form the locales where people settle

World Geography B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

Geography is the study of where things are in the world. It is important to know why people settled where they did: sometimes this is for weather-related reasons, and sometimes it’s because of bountiful natural resources nearby. In this course, you will learn about these special features which drive economic development and form the locales where people settle. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze the human and physical geographies of the following regions:  Europe  Asia  Africa  Australia and New Zealand

World Geography Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This course is semester 1 only of World Geography.

World Geography Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This course is semester 2 only of World Geography.

World History (Credit: 1.00)

World History provides a robust and comprehensive overview for your student. Beginning with early civilizations in the Middle East, India, and China, the combined eight units conclude with a survey of the world since 1945. Other topics include a review of the Byzantine empire, the resurgence of Europe, and the impacts of nationalism and democracy. The offers an array of learning resources, and a variety of engaging activities.

World History A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In World History, Semester A, you’ll explore major historical events around the world. In the first unit, you’ll develop your historical thinking skills. In the second unit, you’ll examine the origins and developments of European exploration. In the third unit, you’ll learn about the causes and effects of the Renaissance and the Reformation. In the fourth unit, you’ll explore revolutions that occurred from 1789 to 1848, including the Scientific Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. In the fifth unit, you’ll explore the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution, the spread of nationalism in Europe, and the Russian Revolution.

World History B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In World History, Semester B, you’ll explore major historical events around the world. In the first unit, you’ll analyze imperialism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and examine the causes and consequences of World War I. In the second unit, you’ll study World War II, analyzing the factors that started the war and the impact of the war. In the third unit, you’ll explore the rise and fall of communism in the Soviet Union and China and learn about the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the fourth unit, you’ll analyze the effects of decolonization in Southeast Asia and Africa. You’ll also study the modernization of China and the rise of nationalism in the Middle East. In the last unit, you’ll explore economic globalization and evaluate the benefits and challenges of living in the modern world.





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