Welcome to High School Social Studies!

A little bit about myself: I grew up on a farm in the southwest corner of MN between two small towns of Holland and Ruthton.  I went to school in a system very similar to the GHEC district.  I was a student in Ruthton until my sophomore year when we paired with the Russell-Tyler schools and became R-T-R combining three communities into one district.   I went on to attend Southwest State University(now SMSU) in Marshall, MN, majoring in history and earning my teaching licensure in 7-12 social studies and k-12 health education.  My first job fresh out of college was with the GHEC School District and I have been here ever since, my how time does fly!

Classes offered at GHEC

American History 10

This class will look at the history or the U.S. from the Civil War up to the present. Students will research and do activities to understand how these events have changed America and made our nation what it is today and what is means to be an American

American Government

The goal of this class is to make students aware of the freedoms and the responsibilities of U.S. citizenship in hopes that they will study the federal system of government, our capitalistic economic system, and the challenges of life in the twenty-first century. During this first quarter we will be taking a closer look at the foundations of our American government by examining the three branches of government, Legislative, Executive, and the Judicial.

Geography

Have you ever wondered where Uganda is located? This class will help you learn about places all over the world. Students will learn about their location, cultures, and economies. With the worldwide communications we have available today, it has never been more important for us to know geography. This course is a graduation requirement

Economics

Students will study the fundamental concepts of economics. Economic principles such as supply & demand will be examined with an emphasis as to how they apply to the operations of the American economy. This course will include a comparison of how different economic systems affect the roles of supply, demand, prices, institutions, & productive resources. This course is a graduation requirement

World History

World History This course is a comprehensive study of world history from prehistoric to contemporary times. This course will help students become familiar with the worlds societies and cultures, as well as with developments in politics, religious thought, philosophy, and economics, as they study the historical and cultural achievements that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they now live. Using primary and secondary sources, they will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills as they conduct research and work on various projects throughout the semester.