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                SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNDERSTANDING CIVIL LIBERTIES
Entering Grades 9-12 – What are your rights under
the U.S. Constitution? Where do they come from and how has our understanding of them evolved over time? Students will confront these questions with
the help of guest speakers from academia and civil liberties groups. This course will also provide hands- on experience as students conduct research using the center’s library and archives. Students will improve critical thinking, public speaking, familiarity with writing and research methods and collaborative work skills. They will also be introduced to the field
of museum studies. This course is offered in partnership with the Audrey Edna Butcher Civil Liberties Education Initiative of the California History Center at De Anza College.
NATURAL DISASTERS IN CALIFORNIA HISTORY Entering Grades 9-12 – What can we learn from
the natural disasters that have shaped our lives in California? Students in this class will discuss historic lessons that suggest how we can better prepare for the future. Using primary sources from the center’s library and archives, students will examine which human actions succeeded – or failed – and how we might incorporate useful models into preparation and response planning. With help from guest speakers
and college staff members, students will improve their critical thinking, public speaking and collaborative work skills, while increasing their familiarity with writing and research methods. Students will also be introduced to the field of museum studies. This course is offered in partnership with the Stocklmeir Library and Archives of the California History Center at
De Anza College.
TEST PREPARATION
SAT – MATHEMATICS (3 hours)
Entering Grades 9-12 – This course will guide students
in developing a personalized plan for SAT preparation and provide extensive practice opportunities for both
the multiple choice and “grid-in” Mathematics sections of the SAT. Students will study the essential facets of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis and logic that directly affect SAT performance. Students will engage in extensive practice and work cooperatively to solve sample test problems. Students will also develop an extended practice plan to continue SAT preparation after the course. They will use class time to focus on question structures and topics, including linear equations and systems in algebraic expressions, data analysis
and quantitative literacy, and fluency with complex equations.
SAT – WRITING AND LANGUAGE,
READING AND ESSAY (3 hours)
Entering Grades 9-12 – This course will guide students in developing a personalized plan for SAT preparation and provide extensive practice opportunities for the Writing and Language, Reading and Essay sections
of the SAT. Students will learn and practice strategies for all types of questions they will encounter on these sections. Students will also implement a plan for vocabulary enhancement and use class time to focus on skills development, including improving their evidence- based interpretations, applying context in analysis, and understanding organization and structure for sentences, passages and essays.
Register at deanza.edu/academy 408.864.8817 | communityeducation@deanza.edu
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 July 15-Aug. 2
GRADES 9-12
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