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Something to Think About "Among democratic peoples, each generation is a new people." -Alexis de Tocqueville, 1830
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Faculty List:
Links Section
Members:
Mrs. Ann Kennedy
Mr. Jonathan Meagher
Mrs.Patricia Peters
Mrs. Wendy Yakstis
Department Head:
Mrs. Ann Weeks
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Social Studies Department Mission Statement
The members of the Social Studies Department envision a community of historically educated students who understand that knowledge of history is a foundation of American democracy and world citizenship. We believe that the components of this intelligence are: (1) the ability to acquire the skills and judgment necessary to promote independent thinking;(2) the ability to evaluate relevant past historical events and their impact and legacy upon today's society in America; (3) the understanding of history, with which students can conduct their own lives thoughtfully, knowlegeably, and with the consideration for others that marks responsible citizens.
Grade 7--Social Studies: Grade 7 students study the ancient world with a strong emphasis on Geography.
Grade 8--Social Studies: Grade 8 students study American History, Part I. This course spans the Age of Exploration through the Civil War.
Grade 9--World History: Students in Grade 9 study the Middle Ages through the Age of Exploration.
Grade 10-Modern World History: Grade 10 students study 19th and early 20th century European history during the first semester. During the second semester, students participate in the Universlty of Michigan's Interactive Communication Simulation focusing on the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
AP U. S. History: Grade 10 students begin the Advanced Placement curriculum in American History in the first year of a two year course. This course spans early American civilizations through the Civil War era. Emphasis is placed on the use of primary source documents.
Government: Grade 10 students complete a one semester course that focuses on the origin of American democratic principles, the principles of the U. S. Constitution, the structure of American government and the Bill of Rights.
Grade 11-U. S. History: Grade 11 students complete the survey of American History. Students study the period beginning with the Age of Exploration through the contemporary era.
AP U. S. History: Students complete the AP American History curriculum, spanning the Reconstruction Era through the 1970's. AP students take the AP Exam in May.
Grade 12-Psychology: Seniors study human psychological growth and development.
AP Government: This is a highly competitive Advanced Placemente class. Students will study and discuss the following topics:
1. The Constitutional Framework of the US Government
2 Political Beliefs & Behaviors
3. Political Parties, Interest Groups, Mass Media
4. Political Policy
5. Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
Students will be responsible for indepedent reading and will be expected to actively participate in class discussions.
ONE by Cheryl Sawyer
We are
One color
One class
One generation
One gender
One faith
One language
One body
One family
One soul
One people
We are the Power of One
We are united
The Holy Name Social Studies Department is a member of the National Council of Social Studies. Teachers in the department incoporate the the NCSS strands in their teaching of Social Studies classes. The following strands are incorporated on a regular basis.
All students entering 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies classes will choose a book from the list below. It is recommended that students take notes as they read. Describe main characters, plot, theme, what you learned about history from this book. Teachers will test students on September 16, 2009.
Grade 7
Red Scarf Girl, Ji-li Jiang
Grade 8
The Light in the Forest, Conrad Richter
OR
Lyddie, Katherine Paterson
This year students are asked to choose a book from the following list. A description of each book can be found on the Summer Reading Page--above left. It is recommended that students take notes as they read to prepare for a discussion on the following: theme/mainpoint,historical impact. Students will write one paper due on September 11, 2008.
1) Write a 2-3 page paper in which you discuss the message or theme of the book. Choose THREE scenes from the book that reveal the message or theme of the book. Discuss those scenes in relation to the theme.
Brother Cadfael: A Morbid Taste for Bones, Ellis Peters
Killer Angels, Jeff Shaara
Snow Falling on Cedars, David Guterson
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Lisa See
Lost Names: Scenes from a Korean Boyhood, Richard Kim
The Devil & the White City, Erik Larsen
Confucius Lives Next Door, T.R. Reid
Thre Cups of Tea: One Man's Journey to Save the World One Child at a Time, Greg Mortenson & David Olive Relin
April 1865,Jay Winik
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, Ishmael Beal
The Given Day, Dennis Lethane
Senator Edward M. Kennedy
1932-2009
“Lion of the Senate”
Massachusetts lost its long time senator, Edward M. Kennedy, to a malignant brain tumor this week. Teddy Kennedy was the last of the famous Kennedy brothers, who served their country. Born in 1932 to Rose Fitzgerald and Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Ted Kennedy was the youngest of nine children. He was often seen a disappointment compared with older, more successful brothers, Joe, Jack, and Bobby. In 1962, he was elected to the Senate seat vacated by his brother Jack during a special election. He was re-elected to a full term in 1964, and has been re-elected 7 times. More than 300 bills written by Kennedy and his staff have been passed into law. His causes include immigration, health care, cancer research, apartheid, disability discrimination, AIDS research, civil rights, mental health benefits, volunteering, children’s health insurance, and education.
Through many short-comings and trials, Ted Kennedy has soldiered on, serving his constituents in Massachusetts for 47 years. His legislative legacy is important, but probably the most important legacy is his role as a parent, and surrogate parent to his many nieces and nephews. He believed in family, hard work, the importance of the people in his life, and the importance of reaching across the aisle in his role as senator. He touched many peoples’ lives--The fans’ holding a sign at Fenway Park during the Red Sox Toronto game was— “Teddy KKKKK” for Beckett’s strikeouts, and the DPW worker at Castle Island who asked his co-workers on Friday, August 28, “Are you going over [to the JFK Library] to see Teddy?”
