Mrs. Affinito's
Social
Studies Resource Page
"All that is not given is lost"- Indian Proverb
Help the
Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Now more than ever, Americans need
your help. Please help in whatever way you can to the plight of the
people in the Gulf Coast.
Save Darfur
Student activism has historically played a crucial role in promoting
human rights and social justice. Young people continue to follow in the
tradition of student activism, from the Civil Rights Movement here in
the U.S. to the struggle to end Apartheid in South Africa.
You can raise awareness and act to help bring an end to the atrocities
in Darfur.
(taken from SaveDarfur.org)
AP
World History
The purpose of
the
course is to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global
processes and contacts, in
interaction with different types of human societies. Focused primarily
on the past thousand years of the
global experience, the course builds on an understanding of cultural,
institutional and
technological precedents that, along with geography, set the human
stage prior to 1000 C.E. This course
requires reading in depth from books, essays and periodicals. The
student will be expected to
demonstrate mastery and understanding by presenting written essays on
the aspects of the period
under study. The student is encouraged to take the Advanced Placement
Examination
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Northern Valley Course
Description
of the rich
and diverse cultures of the world. A global education approach is
emphasized stressing the
interdependence of world geographical regions. The skills of
observation and analysis are applied to the
study of significant social, economic, and political trends. The
completion of research projects and
interdisciplinary activities with the English Department are required.