Mrs. Nuke's Social Studies Corner
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East Ridge High School
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Welcome Social Studies Scholars!
Kathy Newcomb
Social Studies Instructor: CIS and AP Trained East Ridge High School 4200 Pioneer Drive Woodbury, MN 55129 Office- Room 2017 Classroom- Room 2013 Phone Number- (651) 768-2425 Email: knewcomb@sowashco.k12.mn.us "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
AP US History A/B/C - 11th Grade
The goal of social studies is to develop well informed young people who hold democratic values, are prepared to participate in the life of their community and country, and who accept responsibility for human actions and conditions. We seek to build knowledge and skills in students that will foster constructive engagement in civic and social processes.
This course examines the transformation of America from the initial European explorations into North America to the present. An emphasis is placed on mastering a significant body of factual information, interpreting documents, and writing critical essays. Throughout the course particular attention is placed on developing themes concerning political, economic, cultural and social institutions within each period of American history studied. Topics explored include life and thought in colonial America, revolutionary ideology, constitutional development, Jefferson and Jacksonian democracy, nineteenth-century reform movements, Manifest Destiny, the Civil War and Reconstruction, immigration and industrialization and their impacts on society, Progressivism, America as a World Power, WWI, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression and New Deal, WWII, the Cold War, the post-Cold War era, and the United States at the beginning of the twenty-first century. This AP course has a corresponding exam that is administered worldwide in May. The AP U.S. History Exam contains a free-response section as well as multiple choice questions. Written by a committee of college and university faculty and experienced AP teachers, the AP Exam is the culmination of the AP course and provides students with the opportunity to earn credit and/or placement in college. Exams are scored by college professors and experienced AP teachers using scoring standards developed by the committee. Course Framework-- Trimester 1:
Online Textbook: Please note that these chapters come from the 12th edition of Kennedy's textbook. Podcasts: Check this site out to hear Chapter 13-40 of Kennedy's American Pageant. Hippocampus: Check this site out for multimedia instruction on the web that can enhance your study of U.S. History. Test your knowledge of the 50 States and 50 Capitals here! Presidents: Check this site out for an excellent resource on the Presidents! Reinforce your Presidential knowledge here with the 44 Presidents Rap! AP Central: This is the AP United States History Course Home Page. You don't want to miss it! APUSH Review Lectures: Here are short videos of different time periods in AP US History. Use them for essay help and test review as desired!
APUSH Exam
It is an expectation that students enrolled in AP U.S. History will take the AP U.S. History Exam in May. The AP U.S. History Exam contains a free-response section as well as multiple choice questions. Written by a committee of college and university faculty and experienced AP teachers, the AP Exam is the culmination of the AP course and provides students with the opportunity to earn credit and/or placement in college based on the score they achieve on the exam. Exams are scored by college professors and experienced AP teachers using scoring standards developed by the committee. Colleges and universities set their own criteria for how many credits students may earn based on their exam score.
AP Central: This is the AP United States History Course Home Page. You don't want to miss it!
CIS Psychology 1001 A/B
Psychology 1001 is a 4-credit introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and a prerequisite for all other Psychology courses. This course explores how human behavior can be studied; biological, social and environmental influences on human behavior; predictable ways of behaving, reasoning, remembering and feeling; and ways in which humans differ.
Each week, three lectures are delivered by University of Minnesota faculty and streamed online. Students are required to watch these lectures. In addition, high school teachers deliver clarification of lectures, conduct in-class activities, provide help and feedback related to exams and asignments, and maintain a class-specific Moodle website. Moodle: This is the link for students enrolled in CIS Psychology 1001 A/B to access Mrs. Newcomb's Moodle website!
Psychology A
This course focuses on the study of human behavior, including the science of psychology, motivation and emotion, principles of learning, human development, stress and health psychology, and disorders and treatment. Many self-assessments for personal awareness are included. Although not intended exclusively for the college-bound, learning these basic principles will be useful in many post high school settings and occupations.
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There are excellent resource materials relavent to Psychology on: -APA -Teaching High School Psychology -Psychology Related Web Sites -Psych Central -BBC
Psychology B
This course focuses on the study of human behavior, including the biological basis for behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, memory, cognition, and language, intelligence and mental abilities, personality, and social psychology. Many self-assessments for personal awareness are included. Although not intended exclusively for the college-bound, learning these basic principles will be useful in many post high school settings and occupations.
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There are excellent resource materials relavent to Psychology on: -APA -Teaching High School Psychology -Psychology Related Web Sites -Psych Central -BBC
Psychology Club
The Psychology Club at ERHS is a club dedicated to enhancing the experience and appreciation of Psychology to all students through a variety of social and educational activities.
The Psychology Club at ERHS is open to any student who has an interest in or appreciation of Psychology. The Psychology Club at ERHS provides the following opportunities for its members: -Guest speakers on topics relevant to Psychology -Seminars and discussions on topics relevant to Psychology -Demonstrations to increase the awareness and interest in the field of Psychology -Tours/field trips to community sites and organizations -A "Psychology Awareness Week" and/or a "Psychology Fair" -Psychology Newsletter -Videos/movies -Club T-Shirts -And more... There are excellent resource materials relavent to Psychology on: -APA -Teaching High School Psychology -Psychology Related Web Sites -Psych Central -BBC |
East Ridge High School
Kathy Newcomb Classes
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