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Academics: High
School
Social Studies Courses
Recognizing
that history is ultimately God's plan
for dealing with mankind and His
relationship with His Son, Coulee
Christian School will strive to help
students understand the political,
economic, and social processes that
affect human society. It is
important to understand that, because of
God's unique creation, there is a
necessity to be informed of and analyze
the past for present and future
applications of various cultures,
groups, and eras in order to accept
their place in God's plan.
Students
are required to complete three (3)
credits in Social Studies for
graduation.
United
States History
Length:
Full year
Grade: 9-10
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0
This
course begins where middle school
History left off and examines the
history of the United States of America,
from the period of Reconstruction
through the 20th Century. The
events highlighted throughout the course
include the Progressive Era, World War
I, the Roaring Twenties, the Great
Depression, World War II, and the Cold
War Era.
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World
History
Length:
Full year
Grade: 9-10
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0
World
History provides an overview of the
history of our world from a Biblical
perspective. Beginning with
Creation, the growth and change of
civilization is examined. The
course includes the study of ancient
cultures, such as Babylon, Egypt, China,
Rome, and Greece; the spread of culture
into Europe; and the movements toward
the modern world.
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Geography
Length:
Full year
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0
The
purpose of this course is to inform and
instruct students about God's
creation. Students will learn
about geography through the study of the
relationships among people, places, and
environments. Students gain
geographical perspectives on the world
by studying the earth and the
interactions of people with places where
they live, work, and play.
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American
Government & Civics
Length:
Full year
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0
This
course includes an in-depth look at the
election process, close examination of
the Constitution, a look at the three
branches of government, as well as other
aspects important to the U.S.
government. The course also
includes an overview of state and local
government and a look at other forms of
government in comparison to the U.S.
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Economics
Length:
Full year
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0
Economics
is a course designed to help students
better understand a number of Biblical
principles of stewardship. The
course develops many basic economic
ideas which include:
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Supply
and demand,
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Prices,
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How
a national economic system works,
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Various
types of economic systems,
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How
businesses work,
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Inflation,
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Money,
and
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Banking.
Also,
there is an emphasis on practical
economic principles. These
include:
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Financial
planning,
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Income
tax preparation,
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Career
planning,
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Budgeting,
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Savings
and investments,
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Credit,
and
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Insurance.
Students
participate in a practical application
stock market simulation contest.
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20th
Century History
Length:
Full year
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisites: United
States History, World
History
Credit: 1.0
This
course includes a study of the major
social, political, economic, and
military-diplomatic events which helped
to shape our world in the 20th
Century. These events (which
include World Wars I and II, the Cold
War, the rise of new types of
government, and the birth of nations)
will be examined in light of their
impacts on the world and God's hand
moving among the nations.
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