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'Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence."
Simply put: Humans are a social beings that need to be together, and learning the how, why, where, and history of how we live
together is what social studies is all about. Learning about ourselves, our social needs, and history helps us make
knowledgeable choices for our community, state, country, and world.
Garner-Hayfield students have a great opportunity
to learn the social sciences with a good range of classes.
I teach American Government, Economics, Western Cultures,
Asian Cultures, Psychology, and Sociology. Mr. Smith teaches American History, World History I, and World History II.
Together, students get a great opportunity to learn about human beings and our world.
Class Descriptions
American Government - The history, structure, and your responsiblities in the American government
is the basis of this class. We will also take a look at the State and Local levels of government. 12th Grade Asian Cultures - We will examine the geography, government, economy, people and cultures of areas
in the eastern hemisphere. Areas that are included are, Africa, the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Russia, China, Japan
and Korea, Southeast Asia and Australia. 10, 11, and 12th Grades Economics -
The purpose of this course is to relate personal economic decision making to the whole economy. Specific objectives
will be met to help you understand our economic system and the essentials for participation as a citizen. 12th Grade Psychology - We will look at human behavior from a scientific viewpoint with an opportunity
to write a case study on a famous character. 11, 12th Grades Sociology - This
class offers an opportunity to gain an understanding of culture, race, religion, family, and other group organizations in
society. 11, 12th Grades
Western Cultures - We will examine the geography, government, economy,
people and cultures of areas in the western hemisphere. Areas that are included are Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central
and South America, and Europe. 10, 11, 12th Grades
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