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Semester 2

in History & Social Sciences

Psychology

Free

with Colleen Loveless

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

Register for Free. Please have the correct billing details available to provide during registration.

PSYCHOLOGY

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In this one-semester course, students investigate why human beings think and act as they do. This is an introductory course that broadly covers several areas of psychology. Instructional material presents theories and current research for students to critically evaluate and understand. Each unit introduces terminology, theories, and research that are critical to the understanding of psychology and includes tutorials and interactive exercises. Students learn how to define and use key psychology terms and how to apply psychological principles to their own lives.

 

American Cultural Studies B (2nd Semester of 2 Semester course)

Free

with Alison Gillespie

Calendar Jan 25, 2027

Register for Free.  However, course is not free.  Cost is based on consortium or school contract. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Be sure to sign up for both semesters of this yearlong class.

AMERICAN CULTURAL STUDIES B

Course Length: Year long

Credit: 1.0 English + 1.0 Social Studies

Grades: 9

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course fosters an interdisciplinary approach to studying United States history, social life, literature, politics, arts, and popular culture in local, national, and global contexts. Our curriculum is directly aligned with fostering students’ critical, ethical, and global thinking. At the core, our courses explore the question, “What does it mean to live in America?” We will focus on the three enduring outcomes of English: reading with intent, writing with purpose, and speaking with clarity. We will also focus on the three enduring outcomes of Social Studies: thinking critically, engaging civically, and communicating clearly.

 

Global Cultural Studies B (2nd semester of a 2 semester course)

Free

with Stephanie Shaw

Calendar Jan 25, 2027

Register for Free.  However, course is not free.  Cost is based on consortium or school contract. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Be sure to sign up for both semesters of this yearlong class.

GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES 

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0 English +1.0 Social Studies

Grades: 10

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course fosters an interdisciplinary approach to studying world history, social life, literature, politics, arts, and popular culture in global contexts. Our curriculum is directly aligned with fostering students’ critical, ethical, and global thinking. At the core, our courses explore the question, “What does it mean to explore how the past shapes our world today?” We will focus on the three enduring outcomes of English: reading with intent, writing with purpose, and speaking with clarity. We will also focus on the three enduring outcomes of Social Studies: thinking critically, engaging civically, and communicating clearly.

 

 

Psychology

Free

with Colleen Loveless

Calendar Jan 25, 2027

Register for Free. Please have the correct billing details available to provide during registration.

PSYCHOLOGY

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In this one-semester course, students investigate why human beings think and act as they do. This is an introductory course that broadly covers several areas of psychology. Instructional material presents theories and current research for students to critically evaluate and understand. Each unit introduces terminology, theories, and research that are critical to the understanding of psychology and includes tutorials and interactive exercises. Students learn how to define and use key psychology terms and how to apply psychological principles to their own lives.

 

Sociology (ESS)

Free

with Kaitlin Gasser

Calendar Jan 25, 2027

Register for Free. Please have the correct billing details available to provide during registration.

SOCIOLOGY (ESS)

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Students explore complex social issues in a variety of social settings—from families and schools to global cultures. Real-world application is the centerpiece of this course, as students complete projects to develop and apply their knowledge.
Equivalent Social Studies

 

Wisconsin Tribal Law & Government (4th Quarter)

Free

with Kaitlin Gasser

Calendar Mar 29, 2027

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

WISCONSIN TRIBAL LAW AND GOVERNMENT

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit:  0.25 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:   In this independent learning class, students will learn about tribal government organization in Wisconsin.  Focus will be introducing treaty law, interactions between tribal, state, and federal government, and specific tribal laws in Wisconsin.  Students will move through the curriculum independently and will have the chance to gain a basic understanding of tribal structures in Wisconsin. 

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS (6 Weeks)

Free

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS 

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit:  0.25 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:   Step back in time to learn about the civilizations of the ancient world in this asynchronous short course!  Not only will students learn about societies, technologies, and trade networks of realms such as the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire, they will build their historical thinking skills. Activities, videos, and readings will challenge students to analyze primary and secondary source documents and to compare/contrast empires. Additionally, these studies will teach students to determine connections and patterns that transcend time and space. 

CIVICS (6 Weeks)

Free

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CIVICS 

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit:  0.25 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:   Prepare yourself to do your civic duty! In this short course, students work asynchronously through several lessons to learn about the framework of the United States government. Games and activities in iCivics will also be used to teach students about the roles of different government officials and agencies. Building one's knowledge and skills is critical to creating an educated citizenry. The class culminates in taking the Civics test. Passing this assessment is required to graduate from high school in Wisconsin. This course will help get you prepared; you've got this!





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