Course Descriptions
Introduction
The mission of the Bangor Area School District Community in the area of Social Studies is to develop a rich, comprehensive understanding of democratic ideals, cultural diversity, and historical and economic concepts that provide students with the skills to be life-long learners, independent thinkers and active citizens who participate in society for the common good of all.
Course Descriptions
(Prerequisite: Students must have maintained an overall A average in U.S. History and have that teacher's recommendation).
A research paper using the Modern Language Association format is required.
Research activities include biographical studies, reports, cooperative learning, and current events relating to the course curriculum.
American Odyssey is supplemented with audio-visual materials.
A Research paper is required.
THESE ELECTIVES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO SENIORS.
American Cultures examines the cultures that have come together to make up America.
(This elective is a mandatory graduation requirement.)
A family budget project is a course requirement.
Research paper is required. (This course is recommended for College Prep students.)
Research paper is required. (Instructor approval required)