Summer Social Studies Courses

Course Name: American Government – Credit 1.0

Description: In this course, students will learn about various forms of government. From there students will study the foundations of the American government through an examination of how the government is structured as stated in The Constitution. As the course progresses, the course will examine governments on the federal, state, and local level.

In-person meeting time: Wednesday a.m.

Course Name: Civics and Society – Credit 1.0

Description: In this course, students will explore various issues of concern to all of us who are citizens of communities near and far.

In-person meeting time: Wednesday a.m.

Course Name: Modern American History Credit Recovery – Credit 1.0

Description: Students will study American History from the turn of the 20th century through the horrific attacks on September 11. In the course students will cover topics such as World War I and II, Civil Rights, Vietnam, and modern issues. There will be a focus on key Americans of the 20th Century and people around the world that impacted the United States.

In-person meeting time: Wednesday a.m.

Course Name: World Geography – Credit 1.0

Description: Students will be introduced to the regions of the world through a variety of activities that will teach students about the climate, resources, culture, and geographic features of that region. The course will emphasize map skills which will require students to identify locations and significant geographic places. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to geographic terminology as they explore new regions of the world.

In-person meeting time: Wednesday a.m.

Register: LCA 2021 Summer School Registration