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    Ethnic Studies
    In this interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, and Indigenous identity, students analyze the ways in which race and racism have been and continue to be powerful social, cultural, and political forces. Students analyze race and its role in other experiences of stratification—including gender, class, sexuality, and legal status. (Elective credit)
     
    Government/Economics: College Senior Inquiry
    In this year-long dual-credit course offered in partnership with Portland State University, students use a multidisciplinary focus to address contemporary government and economics issues using a social justice framework.
     
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    United States History
    Students explore the processes of change that have molded and influenced the past, present, and future of the United States. Starting with Reconstruction in the 1860s and ending in the present day, students examine how past events impacted future phenomena.
     
    Newcomer Social Studies
    Department: Social Studies, ELD
    This class covers a variety of topics, including colonization, human rights, immigration, globalization, climate change, terrorism, wars, civil rights movements, and U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Materials and activities are designed to meet the unique needs of beginner English Language Learners. This class can be used for Modern World History and US History credits. 
     
    Modern World History
    Students study contemporary and past events through an examination of case studies. They learn about other cultures through a lens of understanding conflicts that is relevant to the greater global community. Students also improve their ability to think in terms of historical significance and connections to current global reality.
     

  • Annelies Bulow

    Modern World History

    abulow@pps.net

    503-916-5180 ext. 71069

     

    Luke Griffin

    Modern World History/US History Teacher

    lgriffin@pps.net

    503-916-5180 ext. 78564

     

    Rebecca McKnight

    Ethnic Studies

    rmcknight@pps.net

    503-916-5180 ext. 71293

     

    Wendy Shelton

    Senior Inquiry Teacher

    wshelton@pps.net

    503-916-5180 ext. 78524