Welcome to the Social Studies Department of Lowell High School in Lowell, Massachusetts!
We offer students instruction in World History, U.S. History, American Civics, European History, Cambodian History, Psychology, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Gender and Identity Studies, and the study of the City of Lowell. We strive to prepare students equally for college, career, and civic life. We emphasize real-world application of what we teach. We work to promote sound critical thinking, the ability to analyze sources of social sciences knowledge, and good citizenship in both local and global communities. We also offer enrichment opportunities through a variety of departmental programs and extra-curricular clubs and opportunities.
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COVID-19 Resources
Lowell High School Main Website
Spring 2020 AP Information (see links below in “New and Noteworthy”)
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Lowell Latin Lyceum
Important Material for Students and Families (including our staff directory and course catalogue)
Important Material for Dept. Staff only (password protected)
Link to LHS Social Studies Generation Citizen Site
Link to LHS Social Studies Michael DeVincenzi Memorial Library (LPS Staff, LHS Students, and LHS Families can check out and use these resources)
Other important website links related to our department
Contact us here
We offer students instruction in World History, U.S. History, American Civics, European History, Cambodian History, Psychology, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Gender and Identity Studies, and the study of the City of Lowell. We strive to prepare students equally for college, career, and civic life. We emphasize real-world application of what we teach. We work to promote sound critical thinking, the ability to analyze sources of social sciences knowledge, and good citizenship in both local and global communities. We also offer enrichment opportunities through a variety of departmental programs and extra-curricular clubs and opportunities.
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COVID-19 Resources
Lowell High School Main Website
- The current remote learning guidelines, full faculty contact, and grading guide are located on the front page of this website
Spring 2020 AP Information (see links below in “New and Noteworthy”)
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Lowell Latin Lyceum
Important Material for Students and Families (including our staff directory and course catalogue)
Important Material for Dept. Staff only (password protected)
Link to LHS Social Studies Generation Citizen Site
Link to LHS Social Studies Michael DeVincenzi Memorial Library (LPS Staff, LHS Students, and LHS Families can check out and use these resources)
Other important website links related to our department
Contact us here
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— New and Noteworthy at LHS Social Studies --
Results of the 2020 LHS Mock Election
1 November 2020
- President and Vice President of the United States - Biden & Harris (click here for full details)
- Senator in Congress from Massachusetts - Ed Markey (click here for full details)
- Representative in Congress for the Massachusetts 3rd District - Lori Loureiro Trahan (click here for full details)
- Ballot Question 1 - yes (click here for full details)
- Ballot Question 2 - yes (click here for full details)
10 June 2020: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, one of the most important centers for U.S. history in the country -- they are the folks who brought our students to see Hamilton! -- is opening their summer school to students and families for free this summer. For students who are looking for something challenging to do this summer that also will help you build your resume for college should click on the image above to go to the Gilder Lehrman site for information about the courses and free registration. All students are encouraged, but AP US History students are strongly advised to look into this.
AP Test Information for Spring 2020.
The AP Teachers in the Social Studies Department have created a PowerPoint SlideShow and Video.
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We are America, a book created by students from Jessica Lander’s course Seminar on Diversity in America (SOC.4570), has been featured in media across the country. See here for a sample of coverage and here for the website. Ms. Lander and her students have started a movement that is now found in 23 different states in 36 teachers’ classrooms.
The AP Teachers in the Social Studies Department have created a PowerPoint SlideShow and Video.
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We are America, a book created by students from Jessica Lander’s course Seminar on Diversity in America (SOC.4570), has been featured in media across the country. See here for a sample of coverage and here for the website. Ms. Lander and her students have started a movement that is now found in 23 different states in 36 teachers’ classrooms.
Victoria Ortiz Kim addresses the LHS Community about her experience in the NORMANDY ACADEMY this summer, as part of LHS’ Veterans Day Ceremony (November 9, 2018) click here
LHS at the Gilder Lehrman Institute's Hamilton Education Program (Boston Opera House, November 8, 2018) click here
LHS Mock Election Results (Nov 2, 2018):
LHS at the Gilder Lehrman Institute's Hamilton Education Program (Boston Opera House, November 8, 2018) click here
LHS Mock Election Results (Nov 2, 2018):
- Overall student body results
- Governor: Charlie Baker - 124; Jay Gonzalez - 65
- Senator: Geoff Diehl - 29; Elizabeth Warren - 159
- Question #1 (Patient-to-Nurse Limits): Yes - 76; No - 125
- Question #2 (MA Opposition to Citizens United Ruling): Yes - 139; No - 57
- Question #3 (Approval of Transgender anti-discrimination law): Yes - 174; No - 23
- Freshman Results
- Governor: Charlie Baker - 34; Jay Gonzalez - 19
- Senator: Geoff Diehl - 8; Elizabeth Warren - 44
- Question #1: Yes - 29; No - 33
- Question #2: Yes -34; No - 26
- Question #3: Yes - 54; No -6
- Sophomore Results
- Governor: Charlie Baker - 21; Jay Gonzalez - 7
- Senator: Geoff Diehl - 6; Elizabeth Warren - 22
- Question #1: Yes - 14; No - 16
- Question #2: Yes - 22; No - 7
- Question #3: Yes - 26; No - 2
- Junior Results
- Governor: Charlie Baker - 47; Jay Gonzalez - 18
- Senator: Geoff Diehl - 11; Elizabeth Warren - 53
- Question #1: Yes - 22; No - 43
- Question #2: Yes - 52; No - 13
- Question #3: Yes - 58; No -7
- Senior Results
- Governor: Charlie Baker - 22; Jay Gonzalez - 21
- Senator: Geoff Diehl - 4; Elizabeth Warren - 37
- Question #1: Yes - 11; No - 33
- Question #2: Yes - 31; No - 11
- Question #3: Yes - 36; No - 8
BENJAMIN BUTLER 200th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - NOV. 3 AND NOV. 4 (Click here for information)
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