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I 4 DOCUMENT RESUME ED 066 408 1, SO 004 363 TITLE Survey-Elective Social Studies Program f or Senior 'High SchOols:' INSTITUTION, Anchorage Borough School District, Alaska. PUB DATE 71 NOTE . 133p. EDRS PRICE ME-$0.65, HC-$6.58 DESCRIPTORS Area Studies; *Catalogs; *Course Descripions; Economics; *Educational Objectives; Geography; --History; Political Science; Psychology; Recource Guides; Secondary Grades; *Social Studies . ABSTRACT , FOrty7seVen elective secondary level social Studies courses are described. in .this catalog. Thje underlying overall philosophy of the program is to recognize the basic worth of -the individual and to 'help eaCh student reach his. potential. Four kinds of affective and cogn4tive objectives essential to continuing growth are emphasized: inguir.y skills, attitudes, values, and.knowledge. Each course is briefly described and specific objectives presented; a .' list of resource.materials included consisting of optional boacs, films, filmstrips, and games; and a general outline with suggested approaches given. A broad .s6ope -offers courses in ancient through modern history, world history, American and local history, area studies, political scdence, philosophy, psychology, urban studies, . sociology, geographY, 'economics, environMental studieS, contemporary probleMs, and independent Studies. Electives are gladed as to their level ot- ditt iculty. (SJM) s000x36,3 , ED 066448 0 U.S. DEPARIMENT OF HEALTH. EDUCAITOBI & WELFARE _ OtFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO. DUCED EXACTLY AS REtEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIG- INATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OR OPIN IONS STATED MO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDU- CATION POSITION OR POLICY SURVEY ELECTIVE SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM a 1 FOR SENIOR IIIGH 110OLS Anchoragel3brough School District 670 Fireweed Lane Anchorage, Alasica 99503 a Imeille Frey. Soeial Studies Consultant Andy Kirk !toward llosken), Social Studies Anne Gaffney ). Dept. Chairmen Curt Bland ) & Development Team (onnie Bens ler .) Writing Team: Antic Gaffney Curt Bland Andy Kirk Lhis Ramsay Connie Bens ler Publications 1971 1 Va. - TABLE OF CONTENTS SURVEY COURSES 7001 Western Civilization 1 Approach I- Incjuiry 3 0 Approach II - Thematic 1 0 7002U.S. History. 0, 1 3 p003AmeTican Government 23 ,\ I. ELECTIVES . , 7101 AncientCNtion 33 7102Classical Civilization T 35 7103Comparative World Religions 37 7104Latin American Studies 38 7105Post War Europe 41 7106Emerging Afri5a 43 7107 The Middle East ' ./ 46 7108Asian Studies 48 ,7109 Canadian Studies 51 7110 20thpentury Russia 53 7111 Middle Ages . 55 of. 7201.Birth .of Our Nauon \ , , 57 7202 Westward Movement , , ,. 59 7303 1 Indians of North America , .r 61 7204Civil War and Reconstruction 64 ( 7205 The Changing Face of In'thistrialekmerica 66 . -.. 7206 Boom and Bust 68 ..k. , ,.. 7207 .U.S. Military History 7 0 7208U.S. Fbreign Policy r, . 7 2 301 Thb Court:Civil Liberties and You z si 7302Political Parties and Pressure Groups 77 .- 11. 7303 ..Comp arative Government Systems c . 7305 The Question Of Extremi4 .. .. 81' \__. i 7306International Relations 84 . ) I 7401Economics 89 7402 Geography (to be written after NSF workshop) ci 7403 "Psychology Semester st. 91 -r 7404 'Psychology - Nine Weeks, , 91 7405. SociolOgy - Semester : 95 . 7406 Sociology - Nine Weeks 0 95 ,, 7407 Problems of the Cities filf 97. ; 7408 Adolescence and Modern Problems * 99 .. 7409 The Nature of Prejudice- 100 \ - 7410 Alaskan Culture: Past and Present '102 741.1Architecival History 105 7412 Black History and Culture 107 7413 Archeology/Anthropology 7414 Criminology: The Teenager and the Law,....... 116 7415 Occupational Guidance 118 7416 Philosophy . <120 121 7417 Contemporary Problems, , , 7418 Decision-Mak ing in Modern Society (will bepublished separately) / , 723 7420 Environmental Studies - --- ,....., .. r 7421Independent Study i -426 4 V. , PHI LOSOPHY We believe, that the responsibility of the social studies elective prograni is to educate each student to his capacitit. We affirm equality of oppatunity in education for all individuals so that each may be educ'ated to his potential by programs that take into account individa differences: The school in turn recognizes the reciprocal reiponsibility of the home, Where manners, morals and. loyalties are first taught, and of the churchand other educational agencies within the community which aid in the developmdit of values. While itis recognized.that the school bears the responsibility for the education of the student, it must also be recognized that the. student bears a responsibility to participate actively in the learning process, to develop self-discipline, and to respect the rights and privileges of his fellow students. The phase-elective p'rogramt mu st. continue to enwhasize a reasonable standard of proficiency.on the part of the student and foster in each studenfthe desire to accept his responsibility as a citizen. / It is the responsibility of teachers and counselors, working together, to identify individual differeiçes nd adopt, methads and programs .to meet these individual needs. We also recognize the variety of philospt1iies and methods of approach used by the teachers to. accomplish .these goals. We" feel that each teacher is responsible for setting talcs and standards for the content area in terms of meeting the needs and abilities of. the student. , . The relationships among students,teachers, andadministrators. should be characterized by open( comrrunication, constructive discussion and forth-right cooperation. The nee* of the students are the primary concern of education. , j A .1 / The teacher must at all tinies recognize the basic worth of the individual and challenge, direct, and inspire him, strengthen his interests, help build worthwhile gpals, surround him with educational, opportunity, stimulate his.creativity, and build within him a continuing desire to learn. I, I. SOCIAL STUDIES OBJECTIVES ft The tollowing objectives i-epresent a practical application phhi§ pliilosophy. The Social Studies Program 'shell provide each student with the following opportunities; 1, To sKare educational experience§ through required and elective courses. 2. To .acquire skills, attitudes, values and knowledge essential to continuing growth. 3. To develop critical and analytical thinking; to learn to act effectively. 4.To develop. intellectually, emotionally: and socially so that problems of everyday. life can be subcessfully attacked and solved. 5. To develop intellectual curiosity and creativity. 6. To develop and cherish a commitment to his own naiional and spiritual heritage. 7. To develop an understanding of the principles of democracy and an awareness of the importance of democracy. 8. To gainia loowledge and appreciation for ihe cultures of other people. 91 'To acquire the basic preparation for varibus vocations and professions in society. 10. To develop the attitude that the individual's own efforts are highly important in realizing his potertials. 11. To develop an attitude of involvement. Student-Parent Information Sheet e I. SURVEY COURSES - 7001Western Civilization 1') Approach I-I nquiry . Approach IIThematic 7002U.S. History 7003 American Government r Ir. ELECTIVES Levelof Mc' t 7101Ancient Civilization . ? 7102, Classical Civilization 2 2-4 7103Comparative World Religions 7104Latin American Studies' 2-34 14,, 7105post War Europe 1-2-3-4 7106Emerging Africa 2-3-4. (-7107The Middle East 2-3-4 ,710dAsian Studies , 1-2-3-4 7109Canadian Studies 1-2-34 711020th Century Russia 2-3-4 7111Middle Ages . 1-2-3-4 7201.Birth of Our Nation 2-3-4 7202Westward MoVbrnent 1-2-3 7203Indians of North America 1-2-3 7204Civil,War and Reconsiluction ,2-3-4 7205The Changing Facoi ndustrial America 1. 2-3-4 7206Boom and Bust 1-2-3 7207U.S. Military History 1-2.3 7208U.S. Foreign Policy 2-3-4 7301The Court, Civil LibeitieOnd You 2-3-4 7302Political Parties and Pressure Groups 2-3-4 7303Comparative Government Systems 3-4-5 7305The Question. of Extremism 3-4-5 7306International Relations 2-3:4 t7307Alaska State Gcivernment 1-2-3 , 7401Economics, 2-3-4 7402Geographl (to be written after NSF workshop) - 1-2414 7403Psychology - Semester 2 T4 7404Psychology - N ine Weeks - 3-4 7405Sociology Semester 2-3-4 I 7406Sociblogy - N ine Weeks ' 3-4 7407Problerni af the Cities 2-3-4 7408Adolescence and Modern Problems 1-2-3-4 7409The Nature of Prejudice 2-3-4 7410Alaskan Culture: Past and Present 1-2-3-4 7414Arch itectual H istory . 2-3-4 \. 7412Black History and Culture 2-3,-4, 7413Archeology/Anthropology 3-4-5 7414Crimi nology: The Teenager and the Law 1-2-3 7415Occupatiohal Guidance , 1-2 7416Philosophy \ 4-5 7417Contemporary Problems . 1-2-3-4- 7418Decision-Mak ing in Modern Society (will be published separately) 1-2-3-4 7420Environmental Studies/ 1-2-3-4-5 7421 Independent Study ...a; , 4-5 6 WESTERN CIVILIZATION ONE SEMESTER SURVEY: 7001 NOTE: Western civilizationis concerned with the development of the west rather than of the',wo'rld. Depending on the desiresand preparationofindividualteachers,two approaches are. J recommended for this course. - f .e. > APPROACH INQUIRY COURSE DESCRIPTION 1 7 This course is designed 'to help the student develop into ah independent thinker and a responsible citizen.Western civilization provides the framework through which this airn is to be accomplished., IDiversity and discovery are the 'keys to the teaching strategies. II. OBJECTIVES To accomplish the air'irs of this course, four kinds Of objectives are emphasized: A. Inquiry Skills:To become a good citizen the student must have inquiry' skills with which he can separate truth from falsehood.These skills include: 1. The ability to recognize a problem. 2. The ability to formulate hxpotheses. 3. The ability to. recognize the logicalimplications of hypotheses. 4. The ability to gatlier data. a. To decide what clay will be needed. 4 b. To select ,or reject sources on the basis of relevance to the hypotheses. 5. The ability, to analyze, evalifite, and interpret, data by: a. Determining the 'frame of reference of the author of a source. b. Determining the accuracy of statemehtc of fact. 6. The ability to ,evaluate a hypotheses in the light of data. a. To modify the hypotheses, if necessary.