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. There is an end-of-course SOL Examination. Only students who need a verified credit in Social Studies are eligible to take the SOL exam.
The course will be taught in a virtual format thereyby satisfying the online graduation requirement for a virtual course.
Prerequisites
None