Social Studies

American Studies
American Studies introduces and explains the key people, places, and events that shaped the American way within the past Century. This is done by emphasizing the cultural, social, economic and political changes and advances that have occurred not only in the United States but also worldwide between the years 1900-2008.

World Studies
This class will examine the many diverse cultures that are spread out across the globe. Students will look each geographical region by focusing on one specific place at a time. While studying each region, the students will concentrate on the four basic themes of this course, which are: Geography, Global Issues, Religion and Family Patterns. Current events will also be a major factor of this course. The main goal of World Studies is to introduce each student to the different places and cultures around the world that they might not be familiar with.

Civics and Economics
In Civics, students will learn about the basic freedoms traditionally enjoyed by American citizens and about the qualities of a good citizen. Students will also explore issues about U.S. citizenship and their rights and responsibilities and roles in their communities. Economics is a course that teaches students how to make reasoned economic choices and provide ways they can effectively participate in an increasingly competitive and interdependent global economy. Students will access the impact of market influences and governmental actions on our economy.

INSTRUCTORS:

Scott Bedford
B.A. History, Bloomsburg University
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Bloomsburg University
PA Citizenship Education Certification

Joseph Delluso
B.S.Ed., Shippensburg University
PA Social Studies Certification

David Holman
B.A., Wilkes University
PA Social Studies Certification

Caroline Wabby
B.S. Elementary and Special Education, Alvernia College.

Ronald Stump
B.A., Lebanon Valley College; B.S.Ed., Bloomsburg University
PA Social Studies Certification

Carol McDonald