Joliet Central High School - Steelmen Yearbook (Joliet, IL)

Page 16 text:

ocial Science Developes T l f.. ,wa gli! 'E if ui ' 5? .af ,J J-,,,.. The study of WORLD HISTORY requires wide rvading in many areas. Students of Mr. Hurst are involved in a reading: and note taking study session. To students frequently falls the responsibility of loading a class discussion concerning important aspects of thc course work. Ono sucli student, Scott Rackham. conducts an op:-n forum in AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. ,y - Largo wall maps aid in getting proper per- spective of an individuals relationship to tlie world. Mr. Hodgman dirccts the classes' atten- tion lo a specific arca in the Mcditcrrancan.

Page 15 text:

'SAll work and no play makes John u dull boy. John is shown here at play under the supervision of Mr. Bell. Everyone gets in the act as the senior girls in this physical education class enjoy 'Smussn basketball at the close of their basketball season In a six week course in first aid students learn what to do when th unexpected happens. Girls practice the proper wuy to move an injure patient in an emergency case. e d Physical Fitness Prime Ubjectifve of Gym Classes xxx Ungainly and weird physical contortions are effected hy the ladies in a tumbling session of at physical education class. Mrs. Dawson checks the proficiency of her students.

Page 17 text:

World, Historical Understanding The general purpose of the Social Science Department program is to develop an understanding and apprecia- tion of the historical growth of the world and es- pecially our own country. It also aims to help students prepare for participation in the vocational, economic, social, and political world ahout him so that he can become a worthy memher of the community and the nation. Panels of students examine theories and questions posed in a SOCIAL PROBLEMS class and work to their solution under the guidance uf Mr. Bondar. r -1 ..--5 Students often find themselves before the class for the purpose of reitcrating some pcrtinc-nt points that have been introduced by the instructor as is the situation in this ECONOMICS class. :PL A critique often follows the showing of a special film in at Mr. Robinson lends his students in such a classroom. discussion in his course on LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY. Use of wall maps are utilized in the study of HISTORY OF THE FAR E-KST. Mrs. Hawes isolates a geographical point in an explanation.