[history]
The history, geography, and social studies classes at Boston Trinity Academy provide students with opportunities to examine events of the past and present. At all levels, students are taught to support ideas with evidence, to use primary sources, and to read critically. Students study the interconnectedness of various cultural, economic, geographic, political, and social developments that play a fundamental role in shaping current world politics and economics. Students learn to understand and analyze history, institutions, and cultures and gain the knowledge necessary to take active and responsible roles within the broader society. The history curriculum includes both Advanced Placement United States History in grade 11 and Advanced Placement European History in grade 12.
[courses]
Ancient History (Grade 6)
In Ancient History, students are exposed to three interrelated ancient cultures. Students analyze the ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Greek religious, political, and social values and are challenged to develop an understanding of how modern society has been affected by their contributions. Students will supplement their course work with outside readings based on the time periods they are researching. Ancient History is a required course for all grade six students.
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Introduction to United States History and Government (Grade 8)
Middle School U.S. History teaches the foundations of the U.S. government, including the U.S. Constitution, branches of government, local government, and the U.S. legal system. The course includes the study of documents, such as the Magna Carta and the Mayflower Compact, which were precursors to the U.S. Constitution. Students study episodes in U.S. history from the Civil War to the present. Students analyze historical documents, write and read analytically, and orally defend and present historical information. Middle School U.S. History is required of all grade eight students.
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Modern World History (Grade 9)
Modern World History explores the roots of the geopolitical and cultural world as we know it. Beginning in the late Middle Ages and moving quickly to two movements, the Renaissance and the Reformation, that shook the western world, students explore the political and economic trends that shaped modern society, including nationalism, imperialism, absolutism, democratization, socialism, liberalism, and communism. Students learn to appreciate the ways in which the Enlightenment and the Industrial and Technological Revolutions underlie today‘s global culture. World History is required of all grade nine students.
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World Cultures & Geography (Grade 10)
World Cultures and Geography focuses on regions with political, economic, and cultural positions that affect global dynamics. Historic and cultural roots are examined to help explain current positions. A variety of religious beliefs are examined as a means of understanding current and past cultural practices and ideologies. Students consider the impact geography has on the cultural, economic and political structure of the regions being examined. World Cultures and Geography is required of all grade ten students.
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AP United States History (Grade 11)
Advanced Placement United States History covers the entirety of American history but focuses on the period from 1763 to 1975. There are three aims to the course. The first objective is to insure that each student becomes familiar with our nation‘s past. Emphasis is placed on the great figures and events of American history, but also stressed are the institutions, traditions, and values that Americans have developed over time. Second, the course focuses on how to study history, how to deal with historical materials, and how to analyze and synthesize these materials. A third goal is to prepare each student for the Advanced Placement Examination in
May. AP United States History is required of all grade eleven students.
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AP European History (Grade 12)
AP European History examines the history of Europe from 1450 to the present and introduces students to the cultural, economic, political, and social developments of the time period. Students develop an understanding of principal themes in European history, an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and an ability to express historical understanding through writing. Students are prepared to take the College Board AP examination in May and for future college study. AP European History is required of all grade twelve students.
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