This special education course reviews the founding of the nation, the history of our Presidents, and studies major historical events as they relate to America's past and present. Students will be expected to produce projects and assignments, which demonstrate understanding through the use of texts, supplemental materials and teacher generated curriculum. Instruction is individualized as needed.
Grade Open To: 10-11
This special education course studies the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government at the Federal, State, and Local levels. Students will gain an understanding of their country's legal system, as well as the rights and responsibilities of a citizen of the United States and the State of Illinois during the semester. Students will be expected to pass the required tests on the U.S. Constitution, Illinois Constitution, as well as show an understanding of the Declaration of Independence and Flag Codes through projects with the use of supplemental materials and teacher generated curriculum. Instruction is individualized as needed.
Grade Open To: 11-12
Economics is a one-semester course that provides the student with special learning needs an understanding of the United States economic system and principles. The students will learn about supply and demand, factors of production, a variety economic systems, business enterprise and government in a developing economy. The student will learn the principles of educated purchasing as a consumer through decision-making and money management processes. Due to the unique learning needs of these students, the curriculum and materials will be modified and used in conjunction with supplementary materials and teacher-generated materials. This course can be used to satisfy the consumer education credit for graduation.
Grade Open To: 11-12
