Social Studies

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT HEAD Mr. William Sullivan
Contact Information :
  wsullivan@nwr7.org
  860.379.8525, ext. 3213
  100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted, CT 06098
   
FACULTY Mrs. Robin Waring, rwaring@nwr7.org
  Mr. Frank Rodenberg, frodenberg@nwr7.org
Mr. Peter Eagan, peagan@nwr7.org
    Mr. Andrew Campbell,
    acampbell@nwr7.org
Mr. Howard Winterson,
    hwinterson@nwr7.org
    Mr. Goron Ross, gross@nwr7.org
    Mr. Paul Orrell, porrell@nwr7.org
    Mr. Keith Winegar, kwinegar@nwr7.org
   
"I know of no safer depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves. And if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education." -Thomas Jefferson
 
The Social Studies Department at Northwestern Regional accepts the challenge of preparing young people for citizenship in the 21st century. To this end, our goals are to provide every student the opportunity to:
 
Enhance skills in reading, listening, speaking, writing and research
Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the human experience both past and present, and realize the importance of the role of individual decision-making in influencing the future
Obtain an in-depth understanding of how our society is governed and the critical role of the individual citizen in this democratic system
Develop an awareness of the complexity of problems which face the contemporary world and a willingness to become part of the solution to these problems
Attain an appreciation and acceptance of democratic values which emphasize civic responsibility, participation, and toleration of the diverse peoples of the world
 
 
To meet these goals, the members of the Social Studies Department have created a challenging curriculum which seeks always to actively engage students in their own learning.
 
Courses
 
AP American Government and Politics
AP Modern Europe
Asian Studies
Civics
Contemporary Issues
Economics
Foundations of the Western World
Global Issues
Law and Justice
Psychology
US History
Western Civilization
20th Century World