This Quinmester world studies elective course for grades 7, 8, and 9, focuses on the comparative study of three far eastern nations: China, India, and Japan. The study examines the successes and failures of each nation in dealing with the common problems of over-population, industrialization, and literacy education, leading to speculation as to…

The elective course of study about the lives of selected Americans who shaped events is intended for grades seven through nine and arranged to fit the quinmester administrative organization of schools. Aims for students are to: study key individuals in the context of their time to understand how they affect culture and history; identify with…

Students, grades 7 through 9, will examine and hopefully gain understanding of the process for effecting change within the structure of a Democratic society in this quinmester course of study. Focus is upon the reasons, limits, methods, and effectiveness of American dissent bringing about social change. The responsibility of citizenship in a…

This study of the effort and failures to maintain world peace in this century is intended as an elective, quinmester course for grades 7 through 9. It encompasses the concept of nationalism and the role it plays in the decisions that lead to war, and organizations that have tried and are trying to preserve or bring about peace. Among other goals…