Units

SS Units of Study 2026-27

What we're working on this year:

Studying the 4 strands of the Colorado Academic Standards: History, Geography, Civics & Economics/PFL

Units of Study are by Region using our new Textbook!

• Introduction to Physical & Human Geography

• North America Geography & History, North America Today

  • Possible topics: 

3.3 - Mexico’s Mountains and Plateaus 

3.5 - Three Worlds Meet in the Americas 

3.11 - The Maya and Aztec

3.12 - The Conquistadors

3.13 - Mexico at War

3.14 - The Mexican Revolution

•  South America Geography & History, South America Today

  • Possible topics: 

     8.1 - Diverse People, Diverse Languages 

     8.2 - Daily Life

     8.3 - How Cultures Change 

     8.4 - Comparing Governments

• Central America & The Caribbean Geography & History, Central America & The Caribbean Today

  • Possible topics: 

6.1 - Caribbean Culture and the World 

6.2 - Tourists Fly in 

6.4 - Challenges in Costa Rica and Haiti 

6.5 - Global Issues: Feeding the World 

6.6 - Migration and Remittances 

6.7 - Conserving the Rainforest

• Personal Financial Literacy

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Resources:  The National Geographic Learning | Cengage middle school social studies program is built around an inquiry-based approach that encourages students to explore the world through geographic, cultural, historical, and civic lenses. Drawing on National Geographic's commitment to science and exploration, the resource promotes an explorer mindset by developing the attitudes, skills, and knowledge needed to investigate the world.  This is only one of the many resources students will encounter, additionally we'll use current events resources & DBQ primary sources.

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*Disclaimer *- Ask your child about what they are reading.  Our libraries are full of books for students to discover, please monitor their reading & determine what you feel is appropriate for your child.

Littleton Public Schools asks that teachers provide a running list of class materials as well as a link to information on Parents' Rights / how to opt your student out of reading certain texts if parents/guardians prefer.  

Please email with any questions, as they arise throughout the school year. We are partners in your student's learning!