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In 9th Grade US History
In American history the students will be finishing a unit on the Revolutionary War. Then they will study about the writing of the constitution and Washington's government.

In 10th Grade US History
The American history 10 students are discussing industrial expansion in the United States.

World Cultures
In world cultures class, the students will be studying about Southeast Asia. Each student will also be presenting a report and power point presentation about a country they researched.

European Studies
The European Studies classes are beginning a unit on Modern Europe/ Industrial Revolution.

Government
The students have recently finished their current events project. They have been studying the formation of political parties and local government, along with a presentation by Minnesota state senator David Senjem.

Economics
The Economics classes have just finished their projects evaluating the stock market and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. They are now currently studying personal finances and the Federal Reserve System.

Attitudes
The students in attitudes class are exploring ways to improve personal communication.

Law
This course is a one-semester course that explores crime and the criminal and how our legal system attempts to deal with them. Students also learn about their individual legal rights and duties and the process used in our court systems if either is violated. Attorneys, police officers, judges, and corrections officers share their knowledge and viewpoints. A field trip to the Olmsted County Government Center is usually taken toward the end of the course.

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