Social Studies

American History In this course, students will investigate the literature and history of the United States from the era of slavery to the present. The course is a survey of American history and literature in which students will investigate each era in American history as defined by scholars in the field and documented in the State Standards. The purpose of the course is threefold. First, the course aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain broad knowledge of the American nation by focusing on political, cultural and economic factors that have influenced the course of events over the past 500 years in North America. Second, the course seeks to offer students the opportunity to acquire investigative skills necessary to evaluate a wide range of circumstances, synthesize effective solutions to problems, and evaluate outcomes. Third, the course offers the student-believer who covets the mind of Jesus Christ an opportunity to study and analyze the American past as a prophet who seeks the truth, a priest who honors the eternal in everyday life, and a king who refuses submission to the mindset of any god other than He who is identified as “Everlasting Father.” Each era of history will be revealed through simulated court cases. Each case will present a problem, controversy or significant issue in American history. The student will be given the responsibility to investigate the historical era and examine and use evidence of her/his research to build cases from various perspectives. These perspectives include, but are not limited to, the prosecution and defense (secondary sources), the witnesses (primary sources), and judge and jury (instructor and student views). Students will investigate and build arguments on all sides of the cases with the aim of understanding the complexity of the American story in a comprehensive and objective manner.

Economics Learn economic concepts by taking a tour of Econ City—a virtual city in which you will explore how government, businesses, and even your decisions impact the economy. You will learn what it means to make "values- led" economic decisions and how to make smart economic decisions about your future. This course utilizes a Biblical Christian worldview to survey basic theories and concepts related to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

World History Presented through a "Windows of the World Museum," World History gives students the opportunity to become the "curator" of a museum and visit the past, connect with the present, and look to the future. This course will also look at the world from the viewpoint of a Christian museum curator. Join others in the exploration of ancient and modern civilizations, their impact, and their contributions to today's global society. Become a member of the global community as you open the windows and see the world. The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations by examining the past to prepare for their future as participating members of a global community. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.

American Government Students will learn about the role of citizens in a democracy, and how they can be active citizens who can influence government. Internet Web sites, discussions, and the use of various multimedia materials will provide students with opportunities to interact with the instructor, fellow classmates, and the community.

Global Studies What does it take to live in a complex and increasingly interdependent global society? It takes knowledge and skills that help you understand the people in this world God has created, their environments and issues. As a cub-reporter for God’s News Network, your assignment is to learn about and participate in global decisions that affect us and missionaries throughout the world through problem-based learning from a Biblical worldview.