Social Studies

Course Offerings

Ethnic Studies

In this interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, and Indigenous identity, students analyze the ways in which race and racism have been and continue to be powerful social, cultural, and political forces. Students analyze race and its role in other experiences of stratification—including gender, class, sexuality, and legal status. (Elective credit)

Government/Economics: College Senior Inquiry

In this year-long dual-credit course offered in partnership with Portland State University, students use a multidisciplinary focus to address contemporary government and economics issues using a social justice framework.

United States History

Students explore the processes of change that have molded and influenced the past, present, and future of the United States. Starting with Reconstruction in the 1860s and ending in the present day, students examine how past events impacted future phenomena.

Newcomer Social Studies

Department: Social Studies, ELD

This class covers a variety of topics, including colonization, human rights, immigration, globalization, climate change, terrorism, wars, civil rights movements, and U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Materials and activities are designed to meet the unique needs of beginner English Language Learners. This class can be used for Modern World History and US History credits.

Modern World History

Students study contemporary and past events through an examination of case studies. They learn about other cultures through a lens of understanding conflicts that is relevant to the greater global community. Students also improve their ability to think in terms of historical significance and connections to current global reality.

Annelies Bulow

Modern World History

abulow@pps.net

503-916-5180 ext. 83714

Luke Griffin

US History Teacher

lgriffin@pps.net

503-916-5180 ext. 83852

Wendy Shelton

Senior Inquiry Teacher

wshelton@pps.net

503-916-5180 ext. 83710/83733