Social Studies Department
Social Studies Department
Department Phone: 301-321-3337
Mr. David Shaffner
301-321-3338
The primary goal of social studies at Wheaton is for students to have a wide range of experiences and challenges as they study history and the social sciences. We use facts, concepts, generalizations, and the skills of history and the social sciences to foster responsible and informed citizenship.
Through the combined study of history and the social sciences, students critically examine past events and decisions and study human behavior in varied settings. As much as possible, we draw on the background, experiences, and prior knowledge of our diverse student body to enhance our classroom strategies. To meet these goals, the social studies department offers a variety of course offerings including the required courses, popular elective offerings, and challenging AP classes. The Social Studies Department is fully committed to supporting all pathways of the Global Studies Academy as well as providing enriching experiences through our elective offerings to students in all Wheaton Academies.
Social Studies: Department Staff 2022-2023
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AP Government, NSL Government |
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AP US History, Psychology 1, Sociology |
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NSL Government, Modern World History |
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AP Government, Economics, XC Coach |
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Hon US History |
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US History, Women’s Studies, Model UN Sponsor |
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US History, Modern World History, 10th Grade Sponsor NSL Government, Hon US History |
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AP Psychology, Student Leadership, SGA Sponsor |
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AP Government, NSL Government, Law, Ethics Club |
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Modern World History, AP World History, LX Coach |
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AP Government 10th Grade Team Leader |
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US History, Modern World History, Economics, Flag FB Asst. |
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College Prep Literacy, Personal Finance |
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AP Psychology, Modern World History, Psychology, Soccer Asst. |
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AP World Hist., World History, Latin American History, Model UN Sponsor |
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Department Resource Teacher, AP World History, AP Human Geo. |
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Modern World History, Global Issues, 11th Grade Sponsor, Flag FB Coach |
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NSL Government, Global Issues |
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Modern World History, US History, Afr. Am. Hist. |
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AP Government, Personal Finance, Assistant Athletic Director |
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AP US History, US History, 9th Grade Academy Leader, NHS |
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