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AP Human Geography, Part 1 explores the lands and cultures of the world. Students learn about the incredible diversity of geographic regions and peoples on our planet. This is the first course in a two-part series that prepares students to take the AP Human Geography exam.
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AP Psychology, Part 1 is a rigorous course that discusses in-depth information about personal and others’ behavior. It is recommended that students take an introductory psychology course before enrolling in this series. This is the first course in a two-part series that prepares students to take the AP Psychology exam.
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AP Spanish: Language and Culture, Part 1 will focus on six themes: los desaf?os mundiales, la ciencia y la tecnolog?a, la vida contempor?nea, las identidades personales y p?blicas, las familias y las comunidades, and la belleza y la est?tica. Students will improve speaking, reading, and writing skills. This is the...
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This course explores the history of the United States from 1491 to 1877 by analyzing key people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation’s early development. They will examine topics such as European exploration and migration, the American Revolution and Constitution, the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian eras, antebellum reform movements, the...
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The AP United States Government and Politics course will introduce students to the workings of American government and politics. Major topics include the five areas listed by the College Board: constitutional democracy, civil liberties and civil rights, American political culture and beliefs, political participation, and interaction among branches. Students will...
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AP World History: Modern, Part 1 explores world history from 1200 to 1750. Topics include East Asian development, the Middle East, the Muslim world, South and Southeast Asia, the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Silk Roads, the Mongols, early global trade, empires, the evolution of European societies, and transoceanic interconnections. Students...
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After learning about the scientific method, students will study life at its most basic level, the cell. Students will then use the cell as a foundation for understanding how life evolves, including a detailed discussion of DNA, genetics, and evolution. This is the first course in a two-part Biology series....
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This introductory chemistry course includes topics such as matter and energy, the atomic theory, electron clouds and probability, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, and balancing equations. This course has few mathematical computations and includes several virtual lab demonstrations. This is the first half of a two-part General Chemistry...
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This course deals with Earth and its neighbors in space, beginning with a study of the formation of the universe, the elements of our solar system, and the origins of Earth. Students also learn about the eras of Earth, continental drift, geology, biogeology, seismology, and patterns in Earth’s history and...
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In this course, students explore the theme of becoming a global citizen in literature and conduct research in order to write and record themselves giving a speech. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the first course in...
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