EL Social Science Courses

EL Modern World History

ELD Modern World History is designed for ELD students who are concurrently enrolled in ELD II or ELD III. During the first semester, students learn fundamental geography skills and examine major topics such as the roots of democracy, political revolutions of the eighteenth century, industrialization in the Western world and the era of new imperialism.  During the second semester, major topics of study are World War I, totalitarianism, World War II, the Cold War, and nation-building in the contemporary world. Throughout this course, students will develop comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.

EL U. S. History

This course is designed for ELD students who are concurrently enrolled in ELD II or III.  This course is designed to help students understand the present by studying basic concepts and important knowledge throughout American history. This course begins with a review of the key issues and events of pre-1900 U.S. history, and continues with an in-depth investigation of significant events of the 20th century. This survey course reinforces vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. 

EL American Government

ELD American Government is a course designed for ELD students who are concurrently enrolled in ELD II or ELD III. This course for those students who do not yet have the prerequisite language ability needed to benefit from mainstream American Government. In ELD American Government, students practice skills needed in high school and college. Students work on writing, reading, speaking, and vocabulary development while studying the structure, power, and duties of the government in the United States.    

EL Economics

ELD Economics is a course designed for advanced ELD students who are concurrently enrolled in ELD II or ELD III. This course for those students who do not yet have the prerequisite language ability needed to benefit from mainstream Economics. In ELD Economics, students practice skills needed in high school and college. Students work on writing, reading, speaking, and vocabulary development while studying the basic economic concepts.