Social Studies

6th Grade - Students will learn about the ancient world.  This class sets up important cultural concepts to be followed through the rest of our studies.  We will study:  The Stone Age, Early Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt,   Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome

7th Grade - Students will learn about the medieval world.  This develops an understanding of global conditions which led to our nation.  We will study:  Mesoamerica, The Medieval Middle East, African Trade, Kingdoms, Imperial China, Feudal Japan, Medieval Europe,  Renaissance and Reformation, The Enlightenment

8th Grade - Students will study the history of the United States, understanding the events which gave shape and form to our modern nation.  We will study:  Native Americans, American Colonialism, The American, Revolution, Creating the Constitution, The New Republic,  Manifest Destiny, Road to the Civil War, Civil War