Students examine the political, economic, social, and cultural changes of the United States, including the role of Virginia. Students study major historical developments and their impact on contemporary society and on the individual. Geography skills, critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Additionally, students will apply social science skills -historical thinking, geographic analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship – to course content.
The course is aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning for Virginia and United States History.
Students in need of a verified credit in social studies will engage in a local process to include performance assessments in lieu of the end-of-course SOL exam. In specific cases, the student may be eligible to take the end-of-course SOL exam in addition to the local process.Students in need of a verified credit in social studies will engage in a local process to include performance assessments in lieu of the end-of-course SOL exam. In specific cases, the student may be eligible to take the end-of-course SOL exam in addition to the local process.
Prerequisites
None