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200421/200422 World History
World History is a year-long course designed to introduce students to the essential knowledge base
of human social development through the study of the origins and development through time of an ever-changing global
society. Students will be introduced to the study of history and, throughout the year, enhance their critical thinking skills,
civil discourse, oral and written expression, and the technical skills of gathering and analyzing data. In the first semester,
students will explore ancient civilizations, the collapse or decline of empires, diffusion of religions or philosophies, growth
of trade networks, war, and a rapidly evolving technological world. In the second term, students continue their
investigation through the comparison and analysis of political and economic revolutions, 20th and 21st century global
conflict, and globalization.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 10
Credit: 1
NCAA Approved
23022 Economics
Economics is a 1 semester course that fulfills the State of Michigan graduation requirements for Economics and Personal
Finance. This course will examine the principles of economics that apply to individual decision makers and economic
systems as a whole. This course will provide an overview of both microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts.
Microeconomic topics covered include supply and demand, scarcity, opportunity costs, consumer choice, factor markets,
business, personal finance, inflation, and interest rates. Macroeconomic topics covered include economic indicators such
as: GDP, employment, wages, international trade, inflation, interest rates, and wealth disparity. Personal finance topics
covered include investments, credit, housing and personal loans, interest rates, banking, and retirement planning.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .5 Unit of Economics credit and .5 unit of Personal Finance credit
NCAA Approved
22252BL Law and You (Seaholm)
This 1 Semester course will begin with an investigation of the structure of our court system and explore the differences
between criminal and civil law. Students will complete various projects throughout the semester. Topics include True
Crime Documentaries, Michigan Cold Cases, and strange laws of states. Students will be expected to locate their own
resources for projects. This may include visiting courtrooms, shadowing attorneys and/or police officers, visiting crime
labs, visiting the Oakland County jail and other real-life experiences. Successful students are self-motivated, independent
learners. This course has the possibility of a blended component.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .5
NCAA Approved
230320 Psychology and the Individual (Groves)
Psychology and the Individual is a 9-week course designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of psychology,
focusing on how it relates to individual behavior, thoughts, and emotions. Whether you are interested in understanding
human behavior, improving your self-awareness, or simply want to explore the inner workings of the human mind, this
course offers valuable insights and practical knowledge. Throughout the academic year, we will explore five major units,
each delving into a different aspect of psychology. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of
personality, stress and health, motivation and emotion, intelligence, and performance psychology. These units will
provide you with a solid foundation for further studies in psychology or related fields and will empower you to apply
psychological principles to your own life and experiences.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.25
NCAA Approved
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