Social Studies Department

“As Winston Churchill famously paraphrased, ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’ The history department at Auburn Adventist Academy wants to help students understand the how and why from history so they can help shape a new a better future. Additionally, it is the goal of the history department to help students be able to evaluate sources and become critical evaluator’s of information. ”

— Joe Underhill

Teachers

World Geography- Teacher- Atuanya Dubreuil

This course focuses on the study of places and relationships between people and their environments.

World History- Teacher- Katy Garner

This course focuses on mankind’s early accomplishments. Students will explore ancient Egypt, China, India, Greece, Rome, the Middle East, and the Americas. Major world religions will be discussed. This course is intended to be a survey course of ancient world history.

United States History- Teacher- Veronica Penny

This course focuses on major events and periods of American history as well as some of the more notable figures from the past. U.S. History is a full-year course, which is required for graduation. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of documents and media representation of history.

Washington State History- Teacher- Joe Underhill

Washington State History looks at the role the Pacific Northwest (PNW) has played in history, including the formation and history of establishing Washington State. This course will look at how the PNW has changed over time, and will look at the varies indigenous groups that have called the PNW home.

Wars of America- Teacher- Joe Underhill

Wars focus's on the causes and impacts of the major conflicts the United States has been involved in. Students will explore these conflicts through primary sources, documentaries, and teacher created materials. Students will create a documentary as part of this course.

Current World Problems (CWP)- Teacher- Peter Fackenthall

Students use the conceptual understandings they have developed in civics, economics, geography, and history to explore pressing issues in our world today. The recommended context for this exploration, therefore, focuses on contemporary world issues, and local, state, and federal government. Students examine the state and national constitutions and treaties and how these documents govern the rights and responsibilities of all residents and citizens in Washington and the rest of the United States. By applying their learning from previous years to current topics, students situate current world issues in their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. The cognitive demand of the GLEs is primarily evaluation in an effort to leave these graduating students ready to become active citizens and leaders of their communities, the nation, and the world.