Course Guide - 2021-22 - Flipbook - Page 7
Social Studies
Course Title
Description
Social Studies
Required
Year Course
Grade 6
Students will begin the year focusing on geography which will
introduce students to map skills; the five themes of geography; the
effects of climate, environment and resources in a region; and
population, government, economics and the world as a global
community. We will then study the modern culture of the world.
Throughout all units of study, students will continue to develop literacy
strategies, study skills and varied levels of inquiry.
Social Studies
Required
Year Course
Grade 7
Our journey will focus on world geography and world history in
7th grade social studies. Students will explore a variety of topics
throughout the regions of South and East Asia and the Pacific,
Southwest and Central Asia, Africa, Europe and Russia, and The
Americas. Throughout the course, students will continue to build map
and analysis skills through the use of online atlas activities.
Throughout the units of study, students will continue to develop
literacy (reading and writing), critical thinking, and inquiry skills.
Social Studies
Required
Year Course
Grade 8
This course begins with a study of North America before
Colonization (Native Americans) and ends with Reconstruction after
the Civil War, which will serve as background for the High School
course in U.S. History. This course will place an emphasis on not
only learning about major events and important people, but also on
the growth and development of American society and the basic
values that underlie its development.