History
The American Historical Association defines history as “the never-ending process whereby people seek to understand the past and its many meanings.” Ultimately, we hope to help students understand how the present is shaped by past events and to answer the question, “how did we get here?” This serves to guide Trinity-Pawling’s History Department as we explore the past, consider why events or developments occurred, and to understand the historic context of the given event or development. Additionally, students are challenged to consider the concepts of change and continuity over time. The department challenges students to develop their critical-thinking skills, their interpretative and reading skills, and their writing and communication skills.
Graduation Requirements
18 credits of history are required, which equate to 3 full years of history courses. 6 of these credits must be in United States History.
Course Sequences
Regular: Leadership and Citizenship in World History → Entrepreneurship and the Environment in World History → United States History → Electives
Honors: Leadership and Citizenship in World History Honors → Entrepreneurship and the Environment in World History Honors → Advanced Placement American History → AP Macro or Micro Economics OR World History: Ancient Civilizations Honors
History Courses
Grade Level
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7th Grade History
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about 7th Grade History
8th Grade History and Geography
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about 8th Grade History and Geography
Leadership and Citizenship in World History
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about Leadership and Citizenship in World History
Entrepreneurship and the Environment in the Modern World
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about Entrepreneurship and the Environment in the Modern World
United States History
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about United States History
Economics and Entrepreneurship
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about Economics and Entrepreneurship
World History: Ancient Civilizations Honors
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about World History: Ancient Civilizations Honors
Context and Rhetoric of Rap Music
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about Context and Rhetoric of Rap Music
History of Race in Sports 1
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about History of Race in Sports 1
History of Race in Sports 2
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about History of Race in Sports 2
Contemporary History and Government: The Legislative Branch
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about Contemporary History and Government: The Legislative Branch
Contemporary History and Government: The Judicial Branch
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about Contemporary History and Government: The Judicial Branch
Contemporary History and Government: The Executive Branch
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about Contemporary History and Government: The Executive Branch
AP Macroeconomics
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about AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
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about AP Microeconomics
AP United States History
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about AP United States History
AP Art History
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about AP Art History
Academics
Active and Applied
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The study of history allows us to see who we are. By examining events, developments, human connections, and themes, we can see what has shaped our society, and we can gain a greater understanding of contemporary society. The study of history allows us to understand.JIM McDOUGAL, History DEPARTMENT CHAIR, HISTORY Teacher