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History Department

     
Ruth Bernabo
Jana Fry
Cathy Gaschen
Ruth Bernabo
AP Human Geography


Ruth.Bernabo@pisd.edu
  

469-752-8300 ext. 38394
Jana Fry
Department Chair
Humanities

J
ana.Fry@pisd.edu
  

469-752-8300 ext. 38393
Cathy Gaschen
Honors World Geography, Pre-IB World Geography

Catherine.Gaschen
@pisd.edu
   
469-752-8300 ext. 38413

     
Jeff James
Nadia Khediary
Liz Lundeen
Jeff James
World Geography



Jeff.James@pisd.edu   

469-752-8300 ext. 38399
Nadia Khediary
World History, Honors World History, Pre-IB World History

Nadia.Khediary@pisd.edu   

469-752-8300 ext. 38397
Liz Lundeen
World Geography



Liz.Lundeen@pisd.edu   

469-752-8300 ext. 38391

 

Julia Napier
Stephanie Osowski
Brett Power
Julia Napier
AP World History, AP European History

Julia.Napier@pisd.edu   

469-752-8300 ext. 38405

Stephanie Osowski
World History


Stephanie.Osowski@pisd.edu
  
469-752-8300 ext. 38346
Brett Power
World Geography and ESL Social Studies

Brett.Power@pisd.edu
  
469-752-8300
     
Veronica Rodriguez
Matt Smith
Joel Stanford
Veronica Rodriguez
World History


Veronica.Rodriguez
@pisd.edu
   
469-752-8300 ext. 38453
Matt Smith
World Geography, World History, Athletics

Matthew.Smith@pisd.edu   

469-752-8300 ext. 38435
Joel Stanford
AP World History, Athletics


Joel.Stanford@pisd.edu   

469-752-8300 ext. 38320
 
Lenne Stricker
Timothy Thomas
Ray Verbano
Lenne Stricker
AP Human Geography, PALS

Lenne.Stricker@pisd.edu   

469-752-8300 ext. 38403
Timothy Thomas
World Geography



Timothy.Thomas@pisd.edu   

469-752-8300 ext. 38323
Ray Verbano
World History, CBOI



Raymond.Verbano@pisd.edu
   
469-752-8300 ext. 38428
     
Jami Wood
Chelsea Work

Jami Wood
World History, Honors World History, Pre-IB World History

Jami.Wood@pisd.edu
 
  
469-752-8300 ext. 38404

Chelsea Work
World Geography, Honors World Geography, Pre-IB World Geography, Athletics

Chelsea.Work@pisd.edu  
 

469-752-8300 ext. 38444
 
 
 
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Course Descriptions

 
Course Number
Subject
Grade
253001
World Geography Studies
9 - 12

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the physical and human world around them and helps them develop the means to examine that world. Facts and information on physical, cultural, political, and economic geography as well as abundant opportunity to refine the content through the exercise of map and globe skills, reading skills, and thinking skills will be provided to the student.

 
253031

253061
World Geography Studies-Honors/PreAP
World Geography Studies-IH
9 – 10

9 – 10

Prerequisite: None

Honors/IH/PreAP World Geography is designed for mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as well as extension beyond this mastery. In this course, critical thinking and analytical skills will be utilized in various projects including interpretation of primary and secondary source materials. Students will use their knowledge of spatial relationships, systematic physical and human processes and the interaction between people and their environment to make intelligent decisions as citizens.

 
253251
Human Geography AP
9 - 10

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped the physical and human world. Students will also learn and apply the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement examination and may be used to fulfill the World Geography Studies requirement for graduation. If a student has earned a credit in World Geography Studies, enrollment in the Human Geography AP course will not count as a credit.


252001
World History Studies
9 - 12

Prerequisite: None

This course includes a survey of ancient medieval and modern times with an emphasis placed upon modern times. A background of world events will be presented to the student to help understand current events and world problems. Both Western and Non-Western areas of the world will be studied.


252031

World History Studies-H/ IH/ PreAP
9 – 10

Prerequisite: None

Honors/IH/PreAP World History is designed for mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills as well as extension beyond this mastery. The students will be expected to use primary source materials extensively. Additionally, emphasis will be given to the study of prehistoric times and the modern era. Research, critical thinking, and writing skills will be developed through creative projects and activities.


252151

World History - AP
10

Prerequisite: None

This course may be taken to fulfill the World History requirement for graduation. This course focuses primarily on the past thousand years of the global experience. It emphasizes the empires of China and Mesoamerica; the expansion of Islam; the period of new political credits in Africa and Europe; and social, cultural, and economic developments around the world. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement examination. If a student has earned a credit in World History Studies or World History Studies H/IH/PreAP, enrollment in World History AP course will not count as a credit.


256051

European History - AP
10 - 12

Prerequisite: None

The course is for social studies students who demonstrate the ability and interest to study a college-level European history course. The content will include a study of the history of Europe from 1500 to the present. Analytical and research skills will be used to study primary sources and scholarly works. The student will have the opportunity to receive college credit for this course by demonstrating knowledge on an Advanced Placement examination. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement exam.



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