High School Social Sciences & History
Gina Jude Curriculum's preparation for CLEP Social Studies and History is an absolute game-changer. With their innovative teaching methods and engaging materials, students are able to grasp complex historical concepts with ease.
Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
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4.7
Number of reviews:(212)
What's included
30 live meetings
25 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is assigned weekly and is graded for completeness.Assessment
Assessment will be formal and informal. They are designed provide practice for students to succeed in future higher level social studies programs.Letter Grade
Homework and tests will be graded to allow students and parents to judge progress and readiness for future learning.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
The CLEP Social Studies and History exam covers a wide range of topics, including economics, geography, political science, sociology, U.S. history, world history, and Western civilization. This comprehensive test allows students to showcase their knowledge in these areas and earn college credit without having to sit through traditional courses. By studying for the CLEP Social Studies and History exam, individuals can demonstrate their understanding of key historical events such as the American Revolution or World War II while also delving into important concepts like supply and demand or global demographics. With proper preparation using study guides and practice tests focused on this keyword-rich material, test-takers can feel confident going into the exam knowing they have a solid grasp on all relevant subject matter.
Learning Goals
Familiarity with terminology, facts, conventions, methodology, concepts, principles, generalizations, and theories
Ability to understand, interpret, and analyze graphic, pictorial, and written material
Ability to apply abstractions to particulars and to apply hypotheses, concepts, theories, and principles to given data
Ability to assess evidence and data, to make comparisons, and to draw conclusions
Syllabus
30 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Political Science
-Introduction to Political Science
-US Government and Politics
-Comparative Government and Politics
-International Relations 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Political Science
-Introduction to Political Science
-US Government and Politics
-Comparative Government and Politics
-International Relations 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Political Science
-Introduction to Political Science
-US Government and Politics
-Comparative Government and Politics
-International Relations 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Political Science
-Introduction to Political Science
-US Government and Politics
-Comparative Government and Politics
-International Relations 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This course can be adjusted to accommodate any special learning needs of the student.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
--Magna Carta
--National Geographic Maps
--Library of Congress Resources
--World History: Patterns of Interactions by McDougal Littell
--Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
--The 1619 Project--https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum
--Teaching Tolerance--https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/teaching-tolerance/
--Howard Zinn--"A People's History of the United States"
--PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, funded by U.S. government) Image, “Triangular” Trade
--Ronald Takaki, A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America
--Technology in America--Eli Whitney
--Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points Address to Congress, January 8, 1918
--Henry Cabot Lodge, Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles, August 12, 1919
--World War I Propaganda Posters
--Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech December 8, 1941 (“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”)
--"Iron Curtain Speech", by Winston Churchill, March 5, 1946
World Religion Sources
-- PBS Learning Media: World Religions
-- History.com
--Myrtle Langely, DK Eyewitness Religion
--Carla Mooney, Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition
--Major Texts of Several Religions--The Qur'an, The Veda, The Torah, and The Bible.--Magna Carta
--National Geographic Maps
--Library of Congress Resources
--World History: Patterns of Interactions by McDougal Littell
--Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
--The 1619 Project--https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum
--Teaching Tolerance--https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/teaching-tolerance/
--Howard Zinn--"A People's History of the United States"
--PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, funded by U.S. government) Image, “Triangular” Trade
--Ronald Takaki, A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America
--Technology in America--Eli Whitney
--Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points Address to Congress, January 8, 1918
--Henry Cabot Lodge, Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles, August 12, 1919
--World War I Propaganda Posters
--Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech December 8, 1941 (“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”)
--"Iron Curtain Speech", by Winston Churchill, March 5, 1946
World Religion Sources
-- PBS Learning Media: World Religions
-- History.com
--Myrtle Langely, DK Eyewitness Religion
--Carla Mooney, Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition
--Major Texts of Several Religions--The Qur'an, The Veda, The Torah, and The Bible.
Joined August, 2018
4.7
212reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Gina Jude Curriculum is a certified teacher-tutoring and online teaching service. We offer online courses for homeschool students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, history, and more. We also provide tutoring services for students who are struggling in a particular subject.
Our mission is to provide quality education to all students, regardless of their learning style or ability. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed when given the proper tools and support.
The teacher for this class is certified in 7th-12th grade biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science. She has taught AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American History, and World History in both brick & mortar schools and on the Outschool platform.Reviews
Live Group Course
$32
weekly or $470 for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class
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