social sciences
course descriptions
A-B: This applies to year-long courses. A=fall term, B=spring term.
Social science (required)
World history A-B (0700 AND 0701) )
Year: 1 credits
Grade Level: 9
Prerequisite: none
Take a global adventure through the 20th Century of the world. Investigate the major political, social, and economic developments, international relationships, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural trends that have shaped the various global regions and nation-states from 1900 to the present. Emphasis on the interactions of global regions and nation-states.
Grade Level: 9
Prerequisite: none
Take a global adventure through the 20th Century of the world. Investigate the major political, social, and economic developments, international relationships, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural trends that have shaped the various global regions and nation-states from 1900 to the present. Emphasis on the interactions of global regions and nation-states.
u. S. History 1 a-b (0725 and 0726)
Year: 2 credits
Grade Level: 10
Prerequisite: none
Dual Credit:: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
This course is a chronological and thematic survey of our nation’s past from the Age of Exploration through Colonization, Revolution, Expansion, and Reconstruction. Emphasis is on historical cause and effect and people, events and movements, which have shaped our current society. This course seeks to promote an awareness and appreciation of our nation’s history.
Grade Level: 10
Prerequisite: none
Dual Credit:: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
This course is a chronological and thematic survey of our nation’s past from the Age of Exploration through Colonization, Revolution, Expansion, and Reconstruction. Emphasis is on historical cause and effect and people, events and movements, which have shaped our current society. This course seeks to promote an awareness and appreciation of our nation’s history.
advanced placement u.s. history 1 a-b (0742 and 0743)
Year: 2 credits
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: none
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
The AP U.S. History I course provides students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge to deal critically with problems in U.S. History. Students learn to assess historical materials and their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students also develop the skills to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively is essay format. The following themes are addressed in AP U.S. History 1; American diversity and identity, culture, demographic changes, economic transformations, environment, globalization, politics and citizenship, reform, religion, slavery and it legacies in North America, and war and diplomacy.
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: none
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
The AP U.S. History I course provides students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge to deal critically with problems in U.S. History. Students learn to assess historical materials and their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students also develop the skills to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively is essay format. The following themes are addressed in AP U.S. History 1; American diversity and identity, culture, demographic changes, economic transformations, environment, globalization, politics and citizenship, reform, religion, slavery and it legacies in North America, and war and diplomacy.
u. S. history 2 a-b (0727 and 0728)
Year: 2 credits
Grade Level : 11
Prerequisites: none
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
This course is a chronological and thematic survey of our nation’s past from the election of 1876 to the present, with emphasis placed on 20th Century America including WWI, WWII, and the Cold War. Special emphasis will be placed on historical causes and effect and people, events and movements, which have shaped our current society. The course promotes an appreciation and awareness of the richness of our history and institutions.
Grade Level : 11
Prerequisites: none
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
This course is a chronological and thematic survey of our nation’s past from the election of 1876 to the present, with emphasis placed on 20th Century America including WWI, WWII, and the Cold War. Special emphasis will be placed on historical causes and effect and people, events and movements, which have shaped our current society. The course promotes an appreciation and awareness of the richness of our history and institutions.
advanced Placement u.s. history 2 a - b ( 0744 and 0745)
Year 2 credits
Grade Level 11
Prerequisite – U.S History. 1 or AP U.S. History 1
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
The AP U.S. History II course provides students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge to deal critically with problems in U.S. History. Students learn to assess historical materials and their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students also develop the skills to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. The following themes are addressed in AP U.S. History; American diversity and identity, culture, demographic changes, economic transformations, environment, globalization, politics and citizenship, reform, religion, slavery and its legacies in North America, and war and diplomacy. At the conclusion of AP US History 2, students will be encouraged to take the AP Exam.
Grade Level 11
Prerequisite – U.S History. 1 or AP U.S. History 1
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
The AP U.S. History II course provides students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge to deal critically with problems in U.S. History. Students learn to assess historical materials and their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students also develop the skills to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. The following themes are addressed in AP U.S. History; American diversity and identity, culture, demographic changes, economic transformations, environment, globalization, politics and citizenship, reform, religion, slavery and its legacies in North America, and war and diplomacy. At the conclusion of AP US History 2, students will be encouraged to take the AP Exam.
American NATIONAL government a-b (0704 and 0705)
Year: 2 credits
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: none
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
This course will look at the organization and operation of our federal, state and local governments, including the relations of these governments to each other. Students will be required to attend and to discuss a Middleton School District Board meeting and a Middleton City Council meeting each semester. Current events will be analyzed and discussed on a daily basis.
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: none
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
This course will look at the organization and operation of our federal, state and local governments, including the relations of these governments to each other. Students will be required to attend and to discuss a Middleton School District Board meeting and a Middleton City Council meeting each semester. Current events will be analyzed and discussed on a daily basis.
advanced placement American national government a-b (0746 and 0756)
Year: 2 Credits
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: U.S. History 2 or AP U.S. History 2
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
This AP American Government course provides students multiple opportunities to develop an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States, to develop civic commitment and capacity,and to build a well-informed, thoughtful response to the question: What is the proper role of government in our democracy? The goal of the AP course is to demonstrate that a more hands-on and minds-on AP course can produce better results in the following: success on the AP Exam coupled with deep conceptual learning, a greater passion for the political process, engagement in learning, and appeal to a wider range of students. This course is project-based learning at its best. The concepts covered are designed to prepare students for successful completion of the AP U.S. Government & Politics course.
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: U.S. History 2 or AP U.S. History 2
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
This AP American Government course provides students multiple opportunities to develop an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States, to develop civic commitment and capacity,and to build a well-informed, thoughtful response to the question: What is the proper role of government in our democracy? The goal of the AP course is to demonstrate that a more hands-on and minds-on AP course can produce better results in the following: success on the AP Exam coupled with deep conceptual learning, a greater passion for the political process, engagement in learning, and appeal to a wider range of students. This course is project-based learning at its best. The concepts covered are designed to prepare students for successful completion of the AP U.S. Government & Politics course.
(ECONOMICS) PERSONAL FINANCE (0721)
Semester: 1 credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: none
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
Note: This course meets state and Middleton High School graduation requirements for economics.
Economics involves the study and application of the decision-making process necessary for the individual, business, and government to analyze and meet the changing needs in today’s society. Topics covered will include supply, demand, price determination, free enterprise, market structures, competition, money and banking, labor, and international trade. It is recommended that this course be taken as a junior.
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: none
Dual Credit: Dual credit may be taken through College of Western Idaho dependent upon age/grade.
Note: This course meets state and Middleton High School graduation requirements for economics.
Economics involves the study and application of the decision-making process necessary for the individual, business, and government to analyze and meet the changing needs in today’s society. Topics covered will include supply, demand, price determination, free enterprise, market structures, competition, money and banking, labor, and international trade. It is recommended that this course be taken as a junior.
social science (electives)
street law (0715)
Semester:1 credit
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: none
The American judicial system will be covered extensively from traffic courts to criminal courts. From proper procedures during a “normal” traffic stop to criteria for the death penalty, students will learn how our system has evolved to its current point. A number of experts in their fields will assist students during first semester.
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: none
The American judicial system will be covered extensively from traffic courts to criminal courts. From proper procedures during a “normal” traffic stop to criteria for the death penalty, students will learn how our system has evolved to its current point. A number of experts in their fields will assist students during first semester.
Psychology (0729) Spring
Semester: 1 credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite – none
This course introduces you to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. You will learn about approaches to psychology, the life span, and the workings of mind and body. You will be able to use this information to gain insight into your life and the lives of those around you. The course examines how individuals, groups, and institutions interact to make up human societies. You will learn about sociological perspectives, culture, social structures, and social inequality. You will study people and the roles they play in society, both as individuals and groups.
**This is an upper level course exclusive to Juniors/Seniors. Pre-approval is needed for Sophomores and Freshmen
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Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite – none
This course introduces you to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. You will learn about approaches to psychology, the life span, and the workings of mind and body. You will be able to use this information to gain insight into your life and the lives of those around you. The course examines how individuals, groups, and institutions interact to make up human societies. You will learn about sociological perspectives, culture, social structures, and social inequality. You will study people and the roles they play in society, both as individuals and groups.
**This is an upper level course exclusive to Juniors/Seniors. Pre-approval is needed for Sophomores and Freshmen
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leadership a-b (0706 and 0707)
Year: 2 credits
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Written application, instructor interview, and Instructor’s signature required on registration form.
If approved, students will be admitted to the class on a conditional basis. Continuation into the second semester will require instructor’s permission.
This yearlong course is designed to allow students to explore character traits and to discover the characteristics that are needed to become an effective leader. Students are given opportunities to apply the knowledge they gain of character and leadership through the planning and implementation of service projects, both inside and outside of class. Leadership is a course that provides students an opportunity to develop critical leadership skills they can use throughout their lives.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Written application, instructor interview, and Instructor’s signature required on registration form.
If approved, students will be admitted to the class on a conditional basis. Continuation into the second semester will require instructor’s permission.
This yearlong course is designed to allow students to explore character traits and to discover the characteristics that are needed to become an effective leader. Students are given opportunities to apply the knowledge they gain of character and leadership through the planning and implementation of service projects, both inside and outside of class. Leadership is a course that provides students an opportunity to develop critical leadership skills they can use throughout their lives.
student COUNCIL a-b (1170 and 1171)
Year: 2 credits
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Required Class for ASB Officers and Student Council Members
This class will provide the forum for the student leaders of Middleton High School to carry out their leadership responsibilities. Students will learn and apply leadership skills. Students will work together to identify goals and projects for the coming school year and plans for carrying them out.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Required Class for ASB Officers and Student Council Members
This class will provide the forum for the student leaders of Middleton High School to carry out their leadership responsibilities. Students will learn and apply leadership skills. Students will work together to identify goals and projects for the coming school year and plans for carrying them out.