Troy School District

This course provides students an opportunity to comprehend fundamental themes in history, geography, and economics that explain the development of the United States as a nation. Units include World War II, The Rise of the Cold War, Civil Rights, Domestic Conflict and Change, and America in the Modern World. Students will learn critical-thinking skills by examining how our history has affected relationships between the United States and other nations and among the branches of government, levels of government, and groups of citizens here at home. Students explore diversity in American culture and the democratic values which unify the nation. Semester 2

This course offering examines and analyzes various health topics. It places alcohol use, drug use, physical fitness, healthy relationships, disease prevention, relationships and mental health in the context of the importance of creating a healthy lifestyle. Throughout the course, students examine practices and plans they can implement in order to carry out a healthy lifestyle, and the consequences they can face if they do not follow safe practices. In addition, students conduct in-depth studies in order to create mentally and emotionally healthy relationships with peers and family, as well as nutrition, sleeping, and physical fitness plans. Students also examine and analyze harassment and bullying laws. This course takes covers issues of sex and gender identity, same-sex relationships, contraception, and other sensitive topics.

Students investigate the foundational ideas that shaped the modern world in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and then explore the economic, political, and social revolutions that have transformed human history. Units include Imperialism and the Great War, The Interwar Years and World War II, The Cold War and Its Effects, Decolonization and Independence, Contemporary Global Issues: Human Rights, Contemporary Global Issues: Economics and Technology. Students construct meaningful understandings of fundamental themes in history, geography, and economics regarding persisting world problems and issues. Students use a variety of primary and secondary sources to evaluate the reliability of historical evidence and to draw conclusions about historical events. Students also sharpen their writing skills in shorter tasks and assignments, and by writing full informative and argumentative essays. Semester 2