U.S. History Grade 7

Course Description and Essential Knowledge

Seventh Grade United States History is designed to give students a better understanding of American History. Through the course students will gain a deeper understanding of the people and cultures that have made America the country that it is today. It will provide students with an opportunity to examine how the nation came about, developed, and evolved; the course will cover the Exploration Age through Reconstruction.

Course Goals

1. Students will acquire knowledge of American History including specific names, terms, and concepts.

2. Students will weave together the skills and content of civics, history, and geography and learn how they affect each other.

3. Students will consider multiple perspectives, weigh evidence, and make sound judgments about the contemporary world.

4. These processes build student confidence as critical thinkers.

5. Learners will leave prepared for advanced level courses in the social sciences and some of the analytical tasks common to the 21st century work world.