History

History

The Middle School history classes strive to teach students how to ask questions, gather information, organize and evaluate that information, and then share it with others in a way that leads to further inquiry. Building on the foundational skills of reading, writing and conversation, students study citizenship, geography, and historical moments.

History: Citizenship, Geography, and Moments 3.0 credits AY 5

History: Citizenship, Geography, and Moments involves the study of citizenship, geography, and historical moments. The skills stressed are the skills that students need to continue to develop as a Middle School student: reading, writing, note-taking and questioning. The course combines both United States History and global studies, with one historical theme per trimester. As part of the curriculum for this course, students regularly engage in current event activities and lessons.

World Geography: People, Places, and Interactions 3.0 credits AY 6

World Geography: People, Places & Interactions involves the study of world geography and how people live. The skills stressed are those that students need to be successful: reading comprehension, answering questions, writing essays and analyzing information. Students read current event articles as part of their preparation for class activities, with a focus on summarization and interpretation. Note-taking and properly answering questions are important parts of the sixth-grade curriculum. These skills will be taught and stressed throughout the year.

World Cultures: Archeology, Ancient Cultures, and People Today 3.0 credits AY 7

World Cultures: Archeology, Ancient Cultures & People Today involves the study of anthropology, ancient history, and the world today. This course stresses reading comprehension, answering questions, writing essays and analyzing information. Current Events is an integral part of the curriculum; students read articles as part of their preparation for class activities, including summarization and interpretation.

American History: Topics, Trends, and Turbulence 3.0 credits AY 8

American History: Topics, Trends & Turbulence focuses on one major historical theme per trimester. In the fall the focus is government and politics. In the winter, the focus is war and conflict. In the spring, the focus is cultural shifts. The material presented as part of each theme is structured to cover relevant historical events, the context in which the event took place, the motivation of the primary decision-makers, and the impact of those decisions on future generations of Americans. Further, the course examines and analyzes how the “social pendulum,” which identifies the country’s cultural mood and social conscience, is in constant motion and continually influences the priorities of the American people.