
Social Studies
World History is basic to a comprehensive Christian education.
Seventh Grade Social Studies is the study of World History. Students will explore the ancient cultures and civilizations of Rome, Islam, Africa, China, Japan and Medieval Europe. They will examine the effects of expansion, cultural diffusion, technology, economics, exploration and religion on these cultures and civilizations. They will also examine the processes by which the civilizations studied either fell or were forced to change and modernize. Students will study the maps and geographies of these civilizations in order to understand the influence they have left on modern day regions. Current events that involve these civilizations and regions will be discussed as applicable.
Eighth Grade Social Studies is the study of American History which will explore the people and events used by God to create and develop our nation. The course will introduce students to how the American government was established, the concepts of political freedom and the principles of democracy. It will prepare students to be informed citizens and future political participants in the democratic process.
In this course students will explore the development of the United States from early European colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Students will learn how our nation was established. They will study in detail our Constitution and the three branches of our government. They will also study maps and the impact of geography on our history. Students will follow the growth of our Republic through the 18th and 19th centuries and see how the issues of slavery and “states rights” threatened to split the country. Finally, through the Civil War and Reconstruction periods students will begin to learn how American took on a national identity rather than remaining a confederation of states. The class will conclude the year with a topical study of World War II and the origins of America as a Superpower.
Textbooks
7th Grade - Across the Centuries, Houghton Mifflin
8th Grade - A More Perfect Union, Houghton Mifflin
Supporting Materials:
• DVDs, video and audio tapes
• Internet
• Daily newspapers and periodicals
• Primary sources
• Guest speakers
back to top |