History
and Social Science Course Descriptions(top)
United States History, 1865 - Present Year - Year
Grade: 7 Required
The grade seven program provides a survey of American history since 1877. This course incorporates the four strands of history, geography, civics, and economics. Important trends in American history are identified by the analysis of the role of ideas, individuals, and important events. Students develop historical-thinking skills and extend their understanding of how geography shapes history.
Civics and Economics - Year
Grade: 8 Required
The grade eight program is designed to prepare students to be responsible, productive citizens in a democratic republic and an interconnected world. Basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes of democratic government and the American economic system are stressed. Students are helped to understand the meaning of individual rights and responsibilities; the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality; and the rule of law. Students learn about making choices and recognizing the consequences of decisions, including personal, political, and economic decisions. Students also learn that citizens must value individual and group expression, appreciate diversity, and develop moral values. A service learning component helps students personalize citizenship education. |
