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American/Arizona History
Students learn to analyze the human experience through time, to recognize the relationships of events and people
and to identify patterns, themes, ideas, beliefs and turning points in American/Arizona history.
Grade: 7
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
American/Arizona Government
Students will develop an understanding of the ideas, rights and responsibilities of citizenship The content, meaning
and historical importance of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Mayflower Compact will be examined.
Grade: 8
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
Film Studies
Students will gain an understanding of the different genres of film through viewing, discussing, and analyzing film.
They will also be able to distinguish different cultural aspects, past and present, which are portrayed through the film
medium. Throughout this course students will be required to critically think about films and write reviews, create
presentations, and their own short “film”. Reading, writing, and analytical skills will be advanced through everyday
course work.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Latin Cultures
The course will explore the Latin Culture through traditions, government, economics, geography, cuisine, and
language.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Politics
This course will focus on American politics. The observation and study of the political process and the role politics
play in US government. The course will also cover some of the widely-know debates on controversial issues such as
capital punishment, the war in Iraq, religious freedom, corporal punishment, freedom of speech, etc.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Spanish I
Qualifying students will be enrolled in high school Spanish. They will be introduced to the elementary principles of
expression and culture. Upon completion the student will be able to identify and navigate basic linguistic distinctions,
identify significant cultural differences, expound on cultural contributions of the Spanish peoples and produce basic,
authentic products in Spanish. Grade of "A" or "B" will be considered as High School Credit.
Grade: 8
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
Preparatory
10215 North 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
voice: 623.209.0017
fax: 623.209.0021
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The Prep is committed to
excellence in Academics,
Athletics, and the Arts.
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The Prep is a member of
Pointe Schools - an
Independent Public School District
serving over 1200 students,
K-12th grades, on three
Northwest Valley Campuses.
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Jr. High Social Studies Department Course Descriptions
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