Social Studies

6TH GRADE WORLD STUDIES: WESTERN HEMISPHERE
Length/Credit 1 year
Students will analyze and interpret historical sources, use geographical tools to solve problems, and analyze different economic systems as they relate to the forms of government in the Western Hemisphere.

7TH GRADE WORLD STUDIES: EASTERN HEMISPHERE
Length/Credit 1 year
Students will study the history of ancient civilizations and their impact on the Modern World. Specifically, we will be focusing on Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, Africa, and Middle Age Europe. In addition, Social Studies skills (maps, charts, graphs, types of sources, citing sources, timelines, archaeology, personal finance literacy) will be the area of emphasis during the first unit of instruction. The curriculum used for this class is in accordance with Colorado State Social Studies Standards, the Common Core Literacy Standards, and the District 11 Standards for 7th grade Social Studies students. Studies Standards, the Common Core Literacy Standards, and the District 11 Standards for 7th grade Social Studies students.

7TH GRADE ADVANCED WORLD STUDIES EASTERN HEMISPHERE
Length/Credit 1 year
Students will study the history of ancient civilizations and their impact on the Modern World. Specifically, we will be focusing on Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indian, China, Greece, Rome, Africa, and Middle Age Europe. In addition, Social Studies skills (maps, charts, graphs, types of sources, citing sources, timelines, archaeology, personal finance literacy) will be the area of emphasis during the first unit of instruction. Overall, the course will require self motivation, high interest, and responsibility to meet the demand of higher expectation. Students will be asked to use critical thinking, analysis, creativity, and synthesis to complete projects and assignments in this class. The curriculum used for this class is in accordance with Colorado State Social Studies Standards, the Common Core Literacy Standards, and the District 11 Standards for 7th Grade Social Studies students.

8TH GRADE AMERICAN STUDIES
Length/Credit 1 year
Students will study European colonization of North America and the emergence of the United States along with the development of the central government’s political structures and citizens’ rights. They will learn how westward territorial expansion redefined the nation’s identity and brought the differences between the North and South to the forefront, dividing the nation and resulting in the emergence of the modern United States.