| Social Studies Teachers: | |||
| William Dinegan, Chair dineganw@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
Courses Taught: A.P. History, Civics, and American Law Mr. Dinegan went to UW-Whitewater for his Bachelor's Degree and went to Aurora University for his Master's Degree. He is the yearbook advisor, the head Cross Country Coach, and the Assistant Track Coach. His favorite class to teach is "A.P. U.S. History - You're dealing with motivated kids and there is so much to learn together." His hobbies are running, hunting, and fishing. |
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| Tracy Anderson andersont@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
Courses Taught: Psychology, AP Psychology, Women in Society, Contemporary American Problems, and possibly U.S. History for 2008-2009. Mrs. Anderson went to UW-Eau Claire for her Bachelor's Degree and went to UW-Milwaukee for her Master's Degree. She has been teaching at Wilmot for fourteen years. She did coach Tennis for five years, prior to having children. Her favorite class is all of them. She likes the year long classes and how it allows extra meaningful relationships with students to be built. Her teaching style is "Creative, Relevant, Visual, and Active". |
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| Denise Bauer bauerd@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
Ms. Bauer teaches German I, II, III,and World History. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Lakeland College and her Master's Degree from UW-LaCrosse. She has been teaching at Wilmot for five years. She is one of the advisors for GAPP. Her favorite color is purple and favorite sport is volleyball. | Top | |
| Rich Borkowski borkowskir@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
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| Terry Bruton brutont@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
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| Jerry Christiansen christiansenj@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
Courses Taught: World History and U.S. History Mr. Christiansen has been teaching at Wilmot for fourteen years. He went to UW-Stevens Point for his Bachelor's Degree and went to UW-LaCrosse for his Master's Degree. He is a former Baseball, Basketball, and Football coach. He is a Professional Jai Alai player with the Chicago Mercury--he also likes to teach history with a little humor. |
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| Jeff Lavine lavinej@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
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| Don Serkowski serkowskid@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
Courses Taught: Academic Decathlon, Civics, and Global Studies Don Serkowski has been at Wilmot for thirteen years. He went to UW-Superior for his Bachelor's Degree and earned his Master's Degree from Lesley University. He was elected Teacher of the Year last year by Wilmot students. He is the coach of Academic Decathlon, assistant coach of Cross Country, and is the senior class advisor. His favorite sport is Basketball. One unique thing about Mr. Serkowski is that he can quote the entire poem "The Raven" from memory! |
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| Marlene Tilsner tilsnerm@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
Courses Taught: U.S. History Marlene Tilsner went to UW-Madison for her Bachelor's Degree. She is the head of Forensics. Her favorite part of her job is "talking with students, learning together, and sparking interest in the world events". Her hobbies are music, fishing, photography, and travel. |
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| Melinda Unger ungerm@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
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| John Watson watsonj@wilmoths.k12.wi.us |
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| Course Descriptions: | |||
| Civics, (SOC101) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:9 |
This course covers the basics of our government and its role in our society. Students will learn the structure of the U.S. Government and how it operates so that they will become informed citizens who participate in our democratic system. This course is required for all incoming freshmen. | Top | |
| Global Studies, (SOC102) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:9 |
A semester course that studies man’s relation to earth around the world. Regional studies of the world’s issues, cultures, and geography will enable students to better understand their relationship to the rest of the world in the global society of the 21st century. Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America will be compared and contrasted to the U.S. to provide a context and a greater relevance for the student. | Top | |
| World Geography, (SOC103) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:9-10 |
A semester course to study man’s relation to earth, the land areas, boundaries, the production from these areas, and the routes for transporting these products. Cultural and physical geography encompass this course. | Top | |
| World History, (SOC201) Prerequisite:None Credits:1.00 Grades:10 |
This course covers the history of the world. It includes the study of ancient cultures, medieval cultures, and modern cultures throughout the world. The study of physical and cultural geography as it is related to history is also stressed in this course. The 20th Century is the emphasis of the 2nd semester. | Top | |
| U.S. History, (SOC301) Prerequisite:None Credits:1.00 Grades:11 |
This course covers the history of the United States from colonization to the present. Physical and cultural geography is also stressed in this course. 20th Century history is the emphasis of the 2nd semester. | Top | |
| Wisconsin History, (SOC302) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
A semester course that covers the history and growth of the state of Wisconsin. | Top | |
| American Problems, (SOC303) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
A semester course which studies contemporary American problems. As the problems change so will the course of study. The course is devoted to panel discussions, outside speakers, independent study and audio/visual materials. Student play an active role in the choice of topics. | Top | |
| World Cultures, (SOC304) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
A semester course including some in-depth studies of important world cultures, ancient and modern, to analyze their importance as related to today. | Top | |
| Sociology, (SOC305) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
A semester course which covers the history, development, organization, and problems of people living together as social groups. | Top | |
| Psychology, (SOC306) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
A semester course that will help students become familiar with the principles of psychology; its uses, how it affects their lives as well as others and what they can and cannot do about it. Content includes the history of psychology, how the mind and body work, the development from child to adulthood, personalities, sensation and perception, abnormalities, therapy and current issues in psychology. Sophomores planning to enroll in AP Psychology during their Junior year will be admitted to this course. | Top | |
| Contemporary U.S. History (SOC308) Prerequisite:U.S. History Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
This course will go in-depth into U.S. History since WW II. Students will explore issues such as dropping of the Atomic Bomb, The Cold War, McCarthyism, The Civil Rights movement, The Vietnam War, Watergate, The Persian Gulf War and the current War on Terror. The course will also include overviews of the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s 1990’s and September 11th 2001. | Top | |
| American Law: Your Bill of Rights, (SOC309) Prerequisite:Civics Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
This course will go in-depth into U.S. History since WW II. Students will explore issues such as dropping of the Atomic Bomb, The Cold War, McCarthyism, The Civil Rights movement, The Vietnam War, Watergate, The Persian Gulf War and the current War on Terror. The course will also include overviews of the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s 1990’s and September 11th 2001. | Top | |
| Women in Society, (SOC310) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
Women in Society is a one semester course that examines the achievements and changes that have occurred in societies over time. The focus on women’s roles, contributions, issues, and problems will allow the students to bring knowledge and understanding of the issues women have faced and dealt with over the decades. Topics to be covered and include women in: art/literature/music, religion, law, politics, economics/business, science and medicine and “pop culture”. Issues to be addressed include: domestic violence, harassment, changes in the role of women in the home, and cultural differences in the acceptance of women in different societies. | Top | |
| Senior Government, (SOC311) Prerequisite:Available to transfer students only Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
This class is available only to students who transferred to Wilmot after the first quarter of their sophomore year. This course is in lieu of the required Civics course. This course will cover the U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights, political parties, the election process, and the functions of the federal government will be covered. The rights and duties of citizenship will also be covered. | Top | |
| Academic Decathlon, (SOC312) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:9-12 |
This course is geared for anyone who is inclined to make the school’s Academic Decathlon team. Students with all grade point averages are encouraged to take this class because the team must be made up of students with varying G.P.A.’s. The curriculum is dictated by the United States Academic Decathlon and the overall theme changes annually. That theme is usually announced in March. However, the format of the class is structured the same every year. Students will study for tests in Literature, Economics, Math, Art, History, Science, and Music. Students will also prepare speeches, write essays, and be interviewed. The course is a semester long but is offered both semesters. First and second semester focuses will vary widely due to the fact that second semester is geared toward the people who make the team, but not limited to those students. Students will be graded mostly on their testing scores, essay, and speech. Academic Decathlon class is a wonderful way to learn how to prepare for college. Many different learning techniques are taught and explored. | Top | |
| Economics, (SOC401) Prerequisite:None Credits: .5 Grades:12 |
Economics explores the roles of consumers and producers in economic life. The study and understanding of scarcity is central to the economic problem, which is, how should goods and services be distributed in an economy? Students explore topics that concern how individuals and firms make decisions, as well as entire economies. A study of the market structures of the American economy and the way they function to determine prices, resource allocation, and income distribution will be included. Interpreting economic indicators will also be discussed. | Top | |
| The Civil War, (SOC402) Prerequisite:Junior or Senior Standing Credits: .5 Grades:11-12 |
This course will offer a more comprehensive look into the major events of the American Civil War, unlike American History that is a general survey course. These events would include the compromise of 1850, the beginning of Abolition Societies, the debate over the power of the federal government, the John Brown Raid, Reconstruction Battles, strategies, and tactics. The class will offer the opportunity for cross curriculum activities as students will be required to read the novel The Killer Angels. | Top | |
| AP U.S. History, (SOC501) Prerequisite:World History Credits:1.00 Grades:11-12 |
This course follows the general outline provided by the Educational Testing Service, which creates the Advanced Placement examination. The major thrust of the course is to prepare students to take the national Advanced Placement examination in May. Successful completion of this examination will result in earning college credits while in high school that will transfer to any UW system school and most other universities. This is a college level history course taught to highly motivated high school juniors and seniors. The expectation is that students will assume responsibility for completing heavy reading and writing assignments. This is a weighted class and will receive additional points towards determining grade point and class standing. | Top | |
| AP Psychology, (SOC502) Prerequisite: NONE* *There was an error in the printed course guide. There is NO prereq. for AP Psych. Credits:1.00 Grades:11-12 |
This course follows the general outline provided by the Educational Testing Service that creates the Advanced Placement examination. Although many of the teacher’s own curricular materials are incorporated into the course, and the individual needs of students remain paramount, the major thrust of the course is to prepare students to take the national Advanced Placement examination in May. Successful completion of this examination will result in students earning college credit. This is a college level psychology course taught to highly motivated high school juniors and seniors. The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-fields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their practice. | Top | |
| AP Economics, (SOC503) Prerequisite:None Credits:1.00 Grades:12 |
This year-long course will cover both Micro-and Macro-economics. Students will prepare to take both the AP Microeconomics and the AP Macroeconomics Exams. Topics to be covered for Micro-include: basic economic concepts, the nature and functions of product markets, factor markets and market failure and the role of government. Topics to be covered for Macro-include: basic economic concepts, measurement of economic performance, national income and price determination, the financial sector, inflation, unemployment and stabilization policies, economic growth and productivity, and open economy: international trade and finance. | Top | |
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