Grades 10-12

.50 Credits

Level 1

Course # 1475

This course emphasizes reading comprehension, critical thinking, problem solving, oral expression, and media literacy (Media Bias) in a social studies setting.  The curriculum for this course will not focus on specific facts and dates, but rather a project based evaluation.  The class will offer ideal opportunities to become informed citizens and lifelong news readers.  Students will focus on such areas of study as national events, state events, local events, and foreign events.