History and Social Science

This course continues the study of United States history from 5th grade and explores the historical development of people, places, and patterns of life from 1865 to the present day. Topics explored are US growth and economic development, US participation in WWI, WWII, and the Cold War, the expansion of civil and political rights, and major technological advancements. Through this study, the students learn fundamental concepts in civics, economics, and geography in the context of U.S. History.

This course focuses on the structure and functions of government institutions at the national, state, and local levels. The student will foster patriotism, gain a respect for the law, and develop a sense of civic duty. The role of the citizen in the American political and economic systems will be explored. Students will take the Civics and Economics Standards of Learning test.

The focus of this course is the study of the world’s peoples, places, and environments with an emphasis on world regions. The knowledge, skills, and objectives of the course are centered on the world’s population and cultural characteristics, landforms and climates, migration and settlement patterns, as well as economic development. Particular emphasis is placed on students’ applying geographic concepts and skills to their daily lives.