History - Social Studies : Course Catalog - High School

History - Social Studies

Three credits required.
One credit of World History, 
One credit of U.S. History, 
One half credit of American Government, 
One half credit of Economics with a component of Financial Literacy. 

Families of Faith Christian Academy International's approved course list does not list any of the Social Studies or History textbooks developed for public schools. Their use, including courses taught through the Florida Virtual School, will not be approved or certified. See Page Four of this Handbook for details.

2100310 UNITED STATES HISTORY
United States History continues the process of developing in students an understanding as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course covers early American exploration to the present day, placing special emphasis on the politics of the 18th and early 19th centuries and the Civil War. These areas of focus target three major content strands: History, Geography, and Government and Citizenship. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following: Understand how conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain led to American independence. Understand political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century, including changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution. Explain how political, economic, and social changes in the U.S. led to conflict among sections of the United States in the 19th century. Describe the causes and effects of the Civil War and its aftermath. Describe the causes and effects of both World Wars. Understand some of the key challenges facing American society in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Additionally, students will gain practice in writing essays and reports, covering topics like the Monroe Doctrine, the states’ rights debate, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, isolationism, the New Deal, the Korean conflict, and more.

2100320 UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS
An in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the chronological development of the American people, with a major focus on the post-Reconstruction period, by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events that have affected the nation. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the following content: review of U.S. History prior to 1880; geographic-history development in time-space; an analysis of the significant turning points and trends in the development of American culture and institutions; the impact of expansion on the United States; the origin and development of American documents, ideals, and characteristics; an understanding of the relationship between idealism and reality in the development of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; the use of interpretation in the changing role of the Constitution over the centuries; political, social, and economic conflicts and resolutions; an analysis of sectionalism as a force in American life over the centuries; comparison of the technological and urban transformations of our nation in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; interpretations of the changes in lifestyles through the centuries; an analysis of the changes in foreign policy from regional to global; an evaluation of the cycles characteristic of American economic development through the centuries; and an analysis of contemporary domestic and foreign issues with projected scenarios through the 21st century.

2101300 ANTHROPOLOGY
Students will consider the causes and effects of national and international cooperation, competition, and conflict. The course consists of the following content area strands: American History, World History, Geography, Humanities, Civics and Government. The primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of the differences and similarities, both biological and cultural, in human populations. Students recognize the characteristics that define their culture and gain an appreciation for the culture of others. Content should include, but is not limited to, human biological and cultural origins, adaptation to the physical environment, the diversity of human behavior, the evolution of social and cultural institutions, patterns of language development, family and kinship relationships, and the effect of change on cultural institutions. This course seeks to help students develop social studies skills and expand their knowledge of history so that they may achieve the following goals: • Understand that the interaction between continuity and change played a huge role in the events in twentieth century American history and the world. • Realize that change happens through times of conflict and cooperation. • Develop an increased awareness of how history affects opportunities that are open to future generations. • Analyze the numerous ways new technologies and innovation transform society and culture. In attaining these goals, students will develop insight and perspective on the themes and patterns of history and a greater understanding of today's world.

2102335 ECONOMICS WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY
This course provides students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how society organizes its limited resources to satisfy its wants. Students will gain understanding of choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers. The primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of the concepts and processes of the national and international economic systems. The content includes but is not be limited to the following: Currency, banking, and monetary policy; the fundamental concepts relevant to the major economic systems; the global market and economy; major economic theories and economists; the role and influence of the government and fiscal policies; economic measurements, tools, and methodology; financial and investment markets; and the business cycle.

2102345 ECONOMICS WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY HONORS
This course provides students the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the way in which society organizes to utilize its limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants and the distinguishing characteristics of other types of economic systems with particular attention to the American mixed market system. The major emphasis for this course pertains to the study of the concepts and processes of the national and international economic systems. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the following content: use of economic reasoning and principles in reaching decisions in the market place. Necessary to that understanding are the role and impact of economic wants; productive resources; scarcity and choices; opportunity costs and trade-offs; economic incentives; specialization comparative advantage; division of labor; interdependence; how a market functions; the role of pricing and price determination; types of market failures; saving and investment; the role and function of currency, banking, and monetary policy; labor, supply and demand; the fundamental concepts relevant to the major economic systems; the global market and economy, major economic theories and economists; the role and influence of the government and fiscal policies; economic measurements, tools, and methodology; financial and investment markets; and the business cycle.

2103300 WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
NOTE: The Florida Public School Course Code System (www.cpalms.org) now classifies this course as an Elective not a Social Studies.
This course assists the student in acquiring an understanding of the interrelationships between people and their environment. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with an investigation into the relationship between physical geography, natural resources, and the economic, political, social, cultural, religious, and historical aspects of human activity.

2103310 WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY HONORS
NOTE: The Florida Public School Course Code System (www.cpalms.org) now classifies this course as an Elective not a Social Studies.
Develops multicultural understanding and use of geographical concepts and skills to acquire information and systematically apply decision-making processes to real-life situations.  They will acquire an understanding of interrelationships between people and their environment, including the study of world cultural regions in terms of location, physical characteristics, demographics, historical change, economic activity, and land use.

2106310 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
This course enables students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society. The content includes, but is not be limited to, the following: Interrelationship between American government and the American economic system; documents that shape our political traditions, including the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers; functions of the three branches of government at the local, state, and national levels; Florida government, including the State Constitution, municipal and county government; the evolving role of political parties and interest groups in determining government policy; how rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic state have evolved and been interpreted; contemporary political issues; career opportunities available in government services; the importance of civic participation in the democratic political process, and the role of women and diverse cultural groups in the development of our political system.

2106320 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HONORS
This course provides the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society. The content includes, but is not be limited to, the following: Interrelationship between American government and the American economic system; an evaluation of those documents which shape our political traditions, including but not limited to, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Federalist Papers; an analysis of the roles of the three branches of government at the local, state, and national levels; a comparative view of the changing nature of the roles of the three branches of government at the local, state, and national levels, Florida government; including the State Constitution, municipal and county government; a comparative view of the changing nature of political parties and interest groups in determining government policy; how rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic state have evolved and been interpreted; contemporary political issues; career opportunities available in government services; the importance of civic participation in the democratic political process; and the role of women and diverse cultural groups in the development of our political system.

2106330 CIVICS
NOTE: Although similar to U.S. Gov't this is a seperate course, and does not meet the course requirement for a half credit of United States Government.
Students will learn about the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen. By studying different forms of government, students will investigate what motivated America's founding fathers as they drafted the U.S. Constitution. Students will also learn about the branches of the U.S. government as laid out in the Constitution and about the structure of state and local governments. In each unit, students will complete an in-depth project related to that unit's topic. Through this course, students will do the following: Understand the definition of government and explain its role in the life of the citizen. Explore why politics takes place any time a group of individuals is gathered together. Understand the differences and relationships between civic life, political life, and private life. Analyze the influence of the federal government on the American economy. Analyze the elements of America's market economy in a global setting.

2106350 LAW STUDIES
This course is for students to learn that the American legal system is the foundation of American society. In order to function effectively in society, students need to examine those laws that have an impact on citizens' lives and be provided with an introduction to fundamental civil and criminal justice procedures. The content includes, but is not be limited to, the following: The need for law; the basis for our legal system, civil and criminal law; adult and juvenile courts; family and consumer law; causes and consequences of crime; individual rights and responsibilities, and careers in the legal system.

2109310 WORLD HISTORY
World History continues the process of developing in students an understanding of the record of man and his relationships. With an emphasis on Western Europe, the course surveys ancient civilizations to the end of the 20th century, through the Reformation and the two World Wars. These areas of focus target three major content strands: History, Geography, and Social Studies Skills. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following: Understand Western civilization from its beginnings to the present day. Understand the significant political and economic transformations and significant cultural and scientific events in Europe during the Renaissance. Understand significant religious and societal issues from the Renaissance through the Reformation. Understand the significant social and political developments in Europe and America brought on by the English, American, and French Revolutions. Understand the effects of the Industrial Revolution. Analyze major historical and political events of the 20th century, including the two World Wars, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. Additionally, students will gain practice in report-writing.

2109320 WORLD HISTORY HONORS
This course provideS the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the past in terms of what has been interpreted about change or process as it is related to the development of humanity. This is done by analyzing the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events that have shaped and molded humanity. Implicit in this is an understanding of the historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation, and the issues of external and internal validity. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the following content: geographic-historic development in time-space; comparative views of history; the origin and development of contrasting civilizations; an analysis of cultural universals, the role of religion and the impact of religious thoughts, the varieties of contrasting political theories and philosophies; the role of science and technology as a social catalyst; nationalism as a cohesive force in history; the diversity of economic thought and practices in the world; an analysis of the influence of the major figures and events; and interpretations concerning the historical development of our present world order.

The following is a listing of Common Dual Enrollment Courses

AMH HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1607-1877 (one half credit)
NOTE: This course can be used to meet the first half credit requirement for 2100310 UNITED STATES HISTORY Term 1
A college Dual Enrollment Course, that is counted as one half credit, per Florida Department of Education guidelines. This course provides a survey of United States history from its European backgrounds through the Civil War period, and stresses the revolutionary origins of the nation, the process of land expansion, and the early economic growth of the country.

AMH HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1877 TO THE PRESENT (one half credit)
NOTE: This course can be used to meet the first half credit requirement for 2100310 UNITED STATES HISTORY Term 2
A college Dual Enrollment Course, that is counted as one half credit, per Florida Department of Education guidelines. This course provides a survey of United States history and stresses the development of an industrial economy in the last hundred years and the rise to world power status in the twentieth century.

ECO2013 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (one half credit)
NOTE: This course can be used to meet the half credit requirement for 2102335 ECONOMICS WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY
A college Dual Enrollment Course, that is counted as one half credit, per Florida Department of Education guidelines. This course introduces the theory of national income determination and discusses monetary and fiscal policies. The curriculum examines basic macroeconomic issues based on current economic information and theory. Topics include supply and demand, and the product market, as well as international trade and payments, money and labor markets, aggregate supply and demand, and business cycles.

ECO2023 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (one half credit)
NOTE: This course can be used to meet the half credit requirement for 2102335 ECONOMICS WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY
A college Dual Enrollment Course, that is counted as one half credit, per Florida Department of Education guidelines. This course provides an introduction to the economic behavior of households and firms. The course examines the role of government, as well as current economic problems and theories. Topics include consumer behavior, supply, demand, production, and cost, as well as competitive and monopolistic product markets, and factor markets.

POS1112 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (one half credit)
NOTE: This course can be used to meet the half credit requirement for 2106310 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
A college Dual Enrollment Course, that is counted as one half credit, per Florida Department of Education guidelines. This course provides a comparative study of American state governments and political processes, with an emphasis on Florida. The curriculum emphasizes the structures and functions of state governments, as well as the importance of federal-state relations and state- local relations.

POS2041 AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (one half credit)
NOTE: This course can be used to meet the half credit requirement for 2106310 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
A college Dual Enrollment Course, that is counted as one half credit, per Florida Department of Education guidelines. This course discusses the principles of the United States Constitution and the structure and the machinery of the formal institutions of national government. Topics include politics and American culture, American Constitutionalism, public opinion and interest groups, political parties, campaigns and elections, the legislative process, the presidency, the federal bureaucracy and presidential staff, the judicial process, civil rights and civil liberties, American federalism, and American politics in world affairs. Students use course material to formulate and express their conclusions and interpretations of important political events and considerations.

WOH1012 WORLD CIVILIZATION TO 1500 (one half credit)
NOTE: This course can be used to meet the first half credit requirement for 2109310 WORLD HISTORY Term 1 A college Dual Enrollment Course, that is counted as one half credit, per Florida Department of Education guidelines. This is a survey course in World Civilization from prehistoric background to the Reformation. Students study the political, cultural, social, religious, and economic activities of mankind.

WOH1022 WORLD CIVILIZATION 1500 TO THE PRESENT (one half credit)
NOTE: This course can be used to meet the first half credit requirement for 2109310 WORLD HISTORY Term 2 A college Dual Enrollment Course, that is counted as one half credit, per Florida Department of Education guidelines. This is a survey course in World Civilization from the Age of Absolutism to the present. Students study the political, cultural, social, scientific, intellectual, and industrial activities of mankind.