Social Studies at Avanti
Social Studies Classes
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World History A & B
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US History A & B
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Civics -US Government
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Social Studies Elective (must complete one): Psychology, Sociology, Current World Issues, Economics, & Ethnic Studies
Teacher-Led Classes
- US History
- World History
- Debate
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Civics
Independent Learning Classes
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Students have the opportunity to complete any of the classes above
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Work at their own pace, but are expected to have it completed by the end of a quarter or before.
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Student Choice: Most classes have one or more choices in terms of the format of their learning.
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More choices and opportunities to individualize how and what a student learns
Block Classes
These are teacher-led classes that are two to three periods long, combining 2-3 subjects/teachers
Offered every other year:
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Nisqually Class: US History & Natural Science (.5 credit for each)
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Civil Rights Class: US History, Art, & Science
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Death & Dying Class: Sociology & Science
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The Global Story of Transformation: World History (A) & English 9th Grade English (A)
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When Titans Clash(1930-90): World History (B) & 9th Grade English (B)
Teachers
Alex Mikler & Scott Hendrix