Ben Davis High School - Keyhole Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Social studies department acquaints -'lar , 4 . 5 Q iid . 4,1 ' my x n In world history class, Mr. Lowe lectures his pupils an Canadian government. Mr. Rilterskarnp's psychology class listens while he explains a point in behavior. fgmtngzm. An important part of social studies is the book work, as this student demonstrates.

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of specialized stud for students Mr. Bob Hughes lectures his class an lhe clicrasreristics of Shuvian Iileralure. gi . .,,,, .. . . ,,.-.-..,,. ..nc'?'.,.-.-.N-,,.....,.. In developmental reading, John Bath points our how the pace PQ-ggi: L accelerator works la Cathy Sheets. wif? T Junior Dove Wildman uses the card file lo lind the book he wcnrs in the library,

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pupils with world Because it is becoming increasingly important that people know about the world around them, and about human behavior, social studies courses at Ben Davis emphasize the influence that cul- tures play on everyone's lives. Miss Olive Carruthers, department chairman, and the nine teachers on the social studies staff strive to implant an interest for the social sci- ences among BDHS students, Rather than learning dry facts by rote, pupils find that courses are enlivened by such proiects as investing S5000 for economics, presenting various discussions in U.S. history, and studying environment as a cause for behavior in psychology. A minor in social studies-composed of two semesters of U.S. history, one course in govern- ment, and one elective-is required for gradua- tion. Although many pupils may not realize it until later in life, a better knowledge of the social sciences, is a valuable asset in today's world. Mr. John Shaw, Economics teacher, glances over his notes before class begins. 11' Miss Sandra Brown, U. S. History teacher, seems puzzled over a question brought up by a student in her advanced class. Mr. William Price, teacher of government, asks u question and waits for an answer.