Science:
Unit 1 - Exploring the Universe
Big Ideas - What natural phenomena do the motions of Earth and the Moon produce? What kinds of objects are in the solar system? What makes up the universe, and how does gravity affect the universe?
Unit 2 - Exploring Earth
Big Ideas - How is Earth structured? How do the three main types of rocks form? What natural processes break down rocks and begin soil formation? How do erosion and deposition shape Earth’s surface?
Unit 3 - Geologic Changes
Big Ideas - How is Earth’s surface shaped by plate motion? What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics? What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? What evidence do scientists use to determine the age of rocks? What have scientists learned about Earth's past by studying rocks and fossils?
Unit 4 - Weather and Climate
Big Ideas - How does Earths atmosphere affect life on Earth? How do scientists describe and predict weather? What is climate and how does it impact life on Earth?
Unit 5 - Water and Other Resources
Big Ideas - What role does water play on Earth? How does human activity impact the environment and why is it important to manage natural resources wisely?
Social Studies:
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Course Title: US History I
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Course Description: This class is an in-depth study of the time period in U.S. History from Pre-Revolutionary America to 1870. Students will discuss the thirteen colonies, the role of independence from Great Britain, American Revolution, Constitution, the Early National period, the issue on slavery including the Civil War and Reconstruction. Political, economic and social aspects of the era are included as topics for discussion. Additional outside readings and research papers are integral components of the course.
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Unit 1 The Revolution
- The French & Indian War
- Causes of the Revolution
- Declaration of Independence
- The Revolutionary War
- American Win the Revolution
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Unit 2 The Constitution
- The Articles of Confederation
- The Constitutional Convention
- Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
- Understanding the Constitution
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Unit 3 The New Nation
- George Washington Becomes the First President
- Hamilton’s Plan
- John Adams becomes the Second President
- Political Parties Emerge
- Thomas Jefferson becomes the Third President
- Louisiana Purchase
- Jefferson’s policies
- Marbury v. Madison
- McCulloch v. Maryland
- James Madison’s War of 1812
- Foreign & Domestic Policies
- Monroe Doctrine
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Unit 4 Expansion (1801-1832)
- Jacksonian Democracy
- The Election of 1824
- The Election of 1828
- Trail of Tears
- Nullification Crisis
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Unit 5 Expansion(1832-1861)
- Westward Expansion
- Manifest Destiny
- Texas-Mexican War
- Gold Rush
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Unit 6 Reform Movements (1801–1861)
- The Second Great Awakening
- Public Education Reform
- Social Reform Movements
- The Abolition Movement
- Women’s Reform Movement
- The Beginning of the Industrial Revolution
- Differences between the North & South
- The Missouri Compromise
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Unit 7 Civil War (1850–1865)
- Compromise of 1850
- Kansas-Nebraska Act
- The Abolition Movement
- Women’s Reform Movement
- Compromise of 1850
- Kansas-Nebraska Act
- Birth Of the Republican Party
- Dred Scott Decision
- Lincoln & Douglas Debate
- Harper’s Ferry
- Election of 1860
- The Collapse of the Union
- Key Battles
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Gettysburg Address
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Unit 8 Reconstruction (1865-1877)
- 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments
- Southern Economy After the War
- Reconstruction Plan
- Johnson’s Impeachment
- New opportunities for freed people, women & children
- The Impact of Reconstruction
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