History and Geography 700 Course Overview

History and Geography 700 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course surveys the social sciences, covering history, geography, anthropology, sociology, economics, and political science. These areas of focus target all five major content strands: History, Geography, Government and Citizenship, Economics, and Social Studies Skills.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Understand the historical method.
• Understand the world in spatial terms (according to latitude and longitude, maps, time zones, and Daylight-SavingTime).
• Locate and describe different topographical features of the world, such as plains, mountainous regions, rivers, and valleys.
• Locate and describe U.S. regions made up of various groups of states, such as the Northeast and the Midwest.
• Understand the meaning, methods, and goals of anthropology.
• Understand the meaning, methods, and goals of sociology.•Understand the anthropology and sociology of the United States, especially of Native Americans.
• Know the characteristics of major economic systems–free enterprise and socialism–and the role that government plays in each one.
• Understand and describe contributions made to the area of political science by various political thinkers.
• Understand the structure and functions of American government and economics at the state level.

Additionally, students will gain practice in report-writing, covering topics like topographies of home states, underdeveloped nations, modern political issues, and more.