SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES | American School of Corr Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:26:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 Introduction to Archaeology (online) /product/introduction-to-archaeology-online/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:53:08 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11366
Introduction to Archaeology is a one-semester course with 14 lessons that discuss the work and techniques involved in archaeology, and the prospects of an archaeologist. This course covers subject areas such as: history of modern archaeology, discoveries in archaeology, careers in archaeology, research techniques, evidence, site excavation, and many more. There are 5 units in Introduction to Archaeology.
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Introduction to Archaeology is a one-semester course with 14 lessons that discuss the work and techniques involved in archaeology, and the prospects of an archaeologist. This course covers subject areas such as: history of modern archaeology, discoveries in archaeology, careers in archaeology, research techniques, evidence, site excavation, and many more.

There are 5 units in Introduction to Archaeology.

]]> Civics (online) /product/civics-online/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:45:55 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11375
Civics is a course that offers alignment to a variety of state and national standards sets for Civics and Government, as well as alignment to the USCIS Naturalization test. The course includes a variety of unit and lesson activities that examine the history, geography, culture, and economy of the state that encourage research and reflection. In these activities, you will examine founding documents and landmark Supreme Court cases in American political history, analyze changes in federal and executive power over time, explore the political election process and data related to recent voting trends, research and propose a public policy plan, as well as compare and contrast the functions of the national government with state and local governments There are 7 units in Civics.
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Civics is a course that offers alignment to a variety of state and national standards sets for Civics and Government, as well as alignment to the USCIS Naturalization test. The course includes a variety of unit and lesson activities that examine the history, geography, culture, and economy of the state that encourage research and reflection. In these activities, you will examine founding documents and landmark Supreme Court cases in American political history, analyze changes in federal and executive power over time, explore the political election process and data related to recent voting trends, research and propose a public policy plan, as well as compare and contrast the functions of the national government with state and local governments

There are 7 units in Civics.

]]> Contemporary World History (Middle School) (online) /product/contemporary-world-online/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:44:18 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11376
The Contemporary World is a year-long course designed to strengthen learners’ knowledge about the modern world. Multimedia tools including custom videos as well as videos from the BBC, custom maps, and interactive timelines will help engage learners as they complete this course. Learners will explore the importance of geography, the influence of culture, and the relationship humans have with the physical environment. They will also focus on the responsibility of citizens, democracy in the United States, U.S. legal systems, and the U.S. economy. Ultimately, learners will complete this course as global citizens with an understanding of how to help and better their community and the world. There are 8 units in The Contemporary World.
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Contemporary World History is a year-long course designed to strengthen learners’ knowledge about the modern world. Multimedia tools including custom videos as well as videos from the BBC, custom maps, and interactive timelines will help engage learners as they complete this course. Learners will explore the importance of geography, the influence of culture, and the relationship humans have with the physical environment. They will also focus on the responsibility of citizens, democracy in the United States, U.S. legal systems, and the U.S. economy. Ultimately, learners will complete this course as global citizens with an understanding of how to help and better their community and the world.

There are 8 units in Contemporary World History.

]]> United States History (Middle School) (online) /product/united-states-history-middle-school-online/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:29:46 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11377
In Middle School U.S. History, learners will explore historical American events with the help of innovative videos, timelines, and interactive maps and images. The course covers colonial America through the Reconstruction period. Learners will develop historical thinking and geography skills, which they will use throughout the course to heighten their understanding of the material. Specific topics of study include the U.S. Constitution, the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. There are 8 units in United States History.
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In Middle School U.S. History, learners will explore historical American events with the help of innovative videos, timelines, and interactive maps and images. The course covers colonial America through the Reconstruction period. Learners will develop historical thinking and geography skills, which they will use throughout the course to heighten their understanding of the material. Specific topics of study include the U.S. Constitution, the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

There are 8 units in United States History.

]]> United States History (online) /product/united-states-history-high-school-online/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:29:00 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11378
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. There are 9 units in United States History.
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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.

There are 9 units in United States History.

]]> World History (Middle School) (online) /product/world-history-middle-school-online/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:50:38 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11379
In Middle School World History, learners will study major historical world events from early human societies through to the present day. Multimedia tools including custom videos as well as videos from the BBC, custom maps, and interactive timelines will help engage learners as they complete this year-long course. They will explore the development of early humans and early civilizations. They will be introduced to the origins of major world religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. Also, learners will study the medieval period. Historical thinking and geography skills will be taught and utilized throughout the course. There are 8 units in World History.
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In Middle School World History, learners will study major historical world events from early human societies through to the present day. Multimedia tools including custom videos as well as videos from the BBC, custom maps, and interactive timelines will help engage learners as they complete this year-long course. They will explore the development of early humans and early civilizations. They will be introduced to the origins of major world religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. Also, learners will study the medieval period. Historical thinking and geography skills will be taught and utilized throughout the course.

There are 8 units in World History.

]]> World History (online) /product/world-history-high-school-online/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:49:37 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11380
In World History, learners will explore historical world events with the help of innovative videos, timelines, and interactive maps and images. Learners will develop historical thinking skills and apply them to their study of European exploration, the Renaissance the Reformation, and major world revolutions. They will also study World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the benefits and challenges of living in the modern world. There are 10 units in World History.
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In World History, learners will explore historical world events with the help of innovative videos, timelines, and interactive maps and images. Learners will develop historical thinking skills and apply them to their study of European exploration, the Renaissance the Reformation, and major world revolutions. They will also study World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the benefits and challenges of living in the modern world.

There are 10 units in World History.

]]> United States Government (online) /product/united-states-government-online/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:48:38 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11381
The interactive, problem-centered, and inquiry-based units in U.S. Government emphasize the acquisition, mastery, and processing of information. Semester A units include study of the foundations of American government and the American political culture, with units 2 and 3 covering the U.S. constitution, including its roots in Greek and English law, and the various institutions that impact American politics. There are 4 units in United States Government.
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The interactive, problem-centered, and inquiry-based units in U.S. Government emphasize the acquisition, mastery, and processing of information. Semester A units include study of the foundations of American government and the American political culture, with units 2 and 3 covering the U.S. constitution, including its roots in Greek and English law, and the various institutions that impact American politics.

There are 4 units in United States Government.

]]> African American Studies (online) /product/african-american-studies-online/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:41:25 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11384
This semester-long course traces the experiences of Africans in the Americas from 1500 to the present day. In this course, students will explore history, politics, and culture. Although the course proceeds in chronological order, lessons are also grouped by themes and trends in African American history. Therefore, some time periods and important people are featured in more than one lesson. There are 5 units in African American Studies.
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This semester-long course traces the experiences of Africans in the Americas from 1500 to the present day. In this course, students will explore history, politics, and culture. Although the course proceeds in chronological order, lessons are also grouped by themes and trends in African American history. Therefore, some time periods and important people are featured in more than one lesson.

There are 5 units in African American Studies.

]]> Art History and Appreciation (online) /product/art-history-and-appreciation-online/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:40:33 +0000 http://launch.americanschoolofcorr.com/?post_type=product&p=11385
This course explores the main concepts of art, expression, and creativity as it helps students answer questions such as what is art; what is creativity; and how and why people respond to art. It covers essential design principles such as emphasis, balance, and unity. Units include: Art, History, and Culture; Western and World Art Appreciation; and Art and the Modern World. There are 5 units in Art History and Appreciation.
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This course explores the main concepts of art, expression, and creativity as it helps students answer questions such as what is art; what is creativity; and how and why people respond to art. It covers essential design principles such as emphasis, balance, and unity. Units include: Art, History, and Culture; Western and World Art Appreciation; and Art and the Modern World.

There are 5 units in Art History and Appreciation.

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