Social Studies
Developing independent thinkers and responsible citizens
Courses
Department Highlights
- A variety of cultural experiences are offered to students, including opportunities to:
- Vote in mock elections and witness and participate in political debates and debates on current issues
- Meet with speakers from the various branches of the military as well as elected leaders from Congress and the PA Legislature
- Participate in a stock market online simulation game to learn about Wall Street and investments
- Compete for the Amor Historiae (Lover of History) Award and the Citizenship Award
- Students compete in Model UN simulation activities held at various colleges and universities to learn more about diplomacy and international relations. The group participates in the several local Model UN competitions.
- The Social Studies Department coaches the academic quiz team to compete on KD Quiz, the high school academic quiz show that airs on KDKA-TV.
