Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Social Studies Social studies is the devel- opment of a sense of our past while at the same time study- ing current local, national, state and international events. In a fast paced soci- ety, it is essential to under- stand basic ideas in order to become a knowledgeable world citizen. The Monacan social studies department ac- complishes this major task through the instruction of American History, Geogra- phy, World History, Europe- an History, Practical Law, Sociology, and Government. Current topics of national, local, state, and international dimensions are discussed and studied in all social studies courses. Many classes were fortunate in having outside speakers break the sameness of the classroom teacher with presentations in legal topics from local law firms, drug re- lated information from the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, the Republican and Democratic Presidential plat- forms from the local parties, tax problems from the Inter- nal Revenue Service, voter registration through the Chesterfield County Regis- tra, social security facts from the Social Security Bureau and others. The political scene, at all levels, is a major content area of senior government. Model County Government, a sys- temwide workshop in Ches- terfield County, saw several Monacan students as partici- pants. These students saw firsthand how our elected and appointed officials make de- cisions that directly touch all of us and came away with a respect for local politics. Raising the flag is no problem for our Model County Government participants. Page 40 Social Studies Through dedication, hard work, and personalized in- struction, the social studies nas . department has brought a greater meaning to the Mona- can educational challenge. Mr. Gregory’s senior government class is hard at work finishing an assignment. :

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ee (Top) Rodney Dodl operates a computer trying to improve his high tech skill. Greg Fields and Mike Murphy might be conducting an important experiment or they may be taking a break from cleaning equipment. Science and Mathematics From “Oscar” in Biology and 76x(y) — 77(y + z) = -83 in Algebra, to CO- BALT in Computer. the Math and Sci- ence Departments provide the instruc- tion and opportunity for our students to become knowledgeable in areas that are very much in the limelight today. An understanding of the world around us is absolutely necessary if we are to continue to grow and function in today’s high tech society with so many science and mathematics related issues. The courses offered at Monacan in both the science and mathematics departments enable us to grasp the instructions for that new video recorder and to have a better understanding of environmental i concerns. When the lights go out at Monacan, resourceful teachers, such as Miss Vess, find a way to “carry-on”. , Science and Mathematics Page 39

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A presentation by a Drug Enforcement Agency Agent has captured the interest of senior government students. Banishment to the hall is the price one must pay for being absent. Social Studies Page 41