Social Studies

The sixth grade course of study focuses on the cultural and historical developments in the Western Hemisphere with emphasis on the neighbors of the United States. The course will provide a foundation for understanding global affairs and hemispheric concerns including current situations. The differing physical landscapes of the Western Hemisphere will be examined. Skill development will include, but is not limited to, the interpretation and application of maps, graphs, charts, political cartoons, primary documents, and other social studies tools.

Seventh grade social studies focuses on the history and culture of places in the Eastern Hemisphere.  They will discuss and learn about Egypt, Babylon, China, India, Rome, Greece, and Europe.  They will also look also discuss, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other religions that developed in the Eastern Hemisphere.  Different teaching techniques will be used in this course including, but not limited to: lecture, discussion, projects, and group work. 

The eighth grade course of study focuses on the historical development of the United States from pre-Columbian time through Reconstruction. Examining the events involving Native Americans and various European settlers, students will understand origins of political ideas, which led to the development of our democratic society. Students will discover how conflicts over political and economic ideologies marked the course of the United States history through the Reconstruction period.

Textbooks and Materials:

Textbooks are supplied by the teacher and are the responsibility of the student. Students are expected to bring their pencils, pens, highlighter, folders, and pencil sharpeners to the classroom daily. Students will check out books from the school and/or classroom library. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of all books assigned to them. Lost or damaged books will incur fines.

Classroom Requirements/Attendance and Make Up Policy:

 

 

As a requirement for successful completion of this course, all students will be expected to have their textbooks and other school supplies daily. Students will be responsible for completing and turning in all assigned activities on the expected due date. For students who do not pass a course during a grading period, the district has set a four week period for remediation. In the case of absences, however, all students will be given the opportunity to complete missed assignments during the nine weeks.