Berrien Springs High School - Canoe Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

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social studies In the social studies department the following courses are offered: United States history, world history, American government, sociology, and economics. United States history is a required course, which is designed to give the student o knowledge of the development of our country. In world history the student learns how civilization in various countries throughout the world has developed to the present day and how this development has affected our country. American government is another course which all students are required to take. In this course the student learns how our local, state, and national governments operate. Sociology is a course designed to help people grow up emotionally and to understand some of the social problems which they face. At the beginning of the economic course the students learn all the basic laws of economics. After they have learned these laws they discuss various economical issues both on local and national levels. In discussing these problems they see if they can find any particular trend that is being followed or if they can find a solution for the problems. Class activities in these courses include discussion, bulletin boards, and films, which are shown whenever available. S. Spletzer, E. Rudell, R. Italy in world history class. Letcher pointing out city D. Geiger leading a discussion in ec o nomics class. 8

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qeRnun The only language that is taught this year is German. In the first year, the students learn the vocabulary of the language, how to write it, and how to speak it. They try to learn about the language as soon as possible, so that they will be able to reach their goal of understanding and speaking the language by the end of the year. In the second year, the students learn about the geography of Germany, and they advance to a more difficult German vocabulary. They try to reach a goal of using the German language to lead an intelligent conversation at the end of the year. In the third year, which will be taught next year, the students will learn an even more difficult vocabulary, and they will try to perfect their speaking and writing abilities. After a student has successfully completed one year of German, he is eligible to join the German Club. In this club he will learn about the culture and geography of the German people. The classes also participate in class discussions that are spoken in German, and they assemble a bulletin board that features the seasons, holidays, geography, and food of Germany. This year the teacher, Mr. King, will travel to Germany with seven boys who will experience first-hand German life. They will live with German families for the entire summer. They will also visit Italy, and other parts of Europe. Mr. King instructing his German II class. L. McBain, G. Vitums looking at poster advertising German movie sponsored by the German Club. German students and Mr. King make plans for their trip to Europe this summer. SEATED: J. Faulkner, Mr. King, F. Stuckey. STANDING: G. Gossard, T. Felder, T. Watson, T. Bender.

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J. Bulkowski points out the three different branches of government in American government class. C. Williams and K. Kugel point out an area of the United States on a map in American government class. 9