Class Syllabus: Social Studies Preparation for the GED
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Course Description
As one section of the GED test, Social Studies encompasses a wide array of topics that deal with people and how they live in the world. A general understanding and appreciation of a few subjects is all that is necessary to succeed on the test.
This course will prepare you to take the Social Studies section of the GED with confidence. You will read about the essentials you need to know to have a basic understanding of the main topics, and you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge through practice questions along the way.
A major portion of the Social Studies test will include knowledge of both world and United States history. You will trace the history of the world from the earliest knowledge we have of humanity and continue through early civilizations and empires, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, World Wars I and II, and even how technology is shaping our future. Similarly, you will review American history beginning with the original colonies and continuing with the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War I, Suffrage, the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Kennedy Years, the Vietnam War, and major events of the twentieth century. Your review will also include a study of the U.S. government and how it works; economics and the basic principles therein; and geography, including mapping, climate, and populations. Course Requirements
This course (like the GED) requires at least a ninth grade level of reading- writing- and math skills. This course will make use of the English Language, so it is highly recommended that you have a firm grasp and can clearly communicate in this language.
There are no required books or other materials to complete this course. Course Topics
Highlight and summarize the social studies' section and present strategies on how to read and answer test questions.
How to read and answer questions dealing with information in tables, graphs, maps, and political cartoons.
Review topics of Early Humanity and Civilizations.
Review topics involving the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, The Reformation and The Age of Enlightenment
Review topics of the French Revolution, Central America, Eastern Europe, The Industrial Revolution, and World War 1.
Review topics of the Russian Revolution and the Rise of Communism, Relationships between India and Pakistan , and the world impact of technology.
Review topics of the beginning of the formation of the United States, the formation of the American Government, the development of the Declaration of Independence.
Review topics of the United States as a World Power, U.S. role in World War 1, the Suffrage Movement, the Roaring Twenties and the Stock Market Crash, and the New Deal.
Review topics involving the United States in World War 11, The Korean Conflict, and the Eisenhower presidency.
Review topics involving the Kennedy presidency, The Vietnam War, the Watergate Scandal, and the end of the Twentieth Century
Review topics involving types of Political Systems, The United States Federal Government, the system of checks and balances, and the process of amending the Constitution.
Review topics of factors of production, economics and governments, supply and demand, imports and exports, and inflation.
Review topics involving the factors involved in economic growth, money and monetary policy, government and fiscal policy, and the American consumer.
Review topics involving mapping, latitude and longitude, time zones, topography, climate and population distribution.
Grading Policy
Lessons will have numerous practice quizzes and review writing assignments. The end of the course will have a final social studies practice test. Students will successfully complete this preparation with a score of 80% or better.
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