Middle School Course Guide

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE LEVEL: 6

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 6

TX ID: 2660060

PREREQUISITE(S): none

Course Description: In this course, students examine the world in a survey study of continents in which they learn about politics, economics, geography, and social aspects of various places. Students explore the cultures, regions, and people of the world and upon course completion will understand how and why people interact with one another and with their environment. Through instruction in social studies skills, students will acquire foundational abilities in using maps, recognizing spatial patterns, and analyzing primary and secondary sources.

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 6 ACCELERATED

GRADE LEVEL: 6

TX ID: 2660060

PREREQUISITE(S): none

Course Description: In this course, students examine the world in a survey study of continents in which they learn about politics, economics, geography, and social aspects of various places. Students explore the cultures, regions, and people of the world and upon course completion will understand how and why people interact with one another and with their environment. Through instruction in social studies skills, students will use and create maps, recognize spatial patterns, and be able to apply critical thinking skills using Document Based Questions as well as other primary and secondary sources. Students will develop inquiry skills and practice constructing cohesive thesis statements and essays.

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 6 ESL (DMS)

TX ID: 2660060

PREREQUISITE(S): LPAC and Counselor recommendation for newcomer ELs with a beginning level of language proficiency.

Course Description: In this course, students examine the world in a survey study of continents in which they learn about politics, economics, geography, and social aspects of various places. Students explore the cultures, regions, and people of the world and upon course completion will understand how and why people interact with one another and with their environment. Through instruction in social studies skills, students will acquire foundational abilities in using maps, recognizing spatial patterns, and analyzing primary and secondary sources. English language development will be emphasized and fostered by the use of Sheltered Instruction strategies and methodology.

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE LEVEL: 7

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 7

TX ID: 3343000

PREREQUISITE(S): none

Course Description: Students explore the history of Texas beginning with its earliest inhabitants and concluding with a study of contemporary Texas. By using a variety of primary and secondary sources to examine the major events, concepts, eras, and people who have impacted Texas, students will be able to understand the history, culture, and legacy of Texas. Through instruction in social studies skills, students will apply critical thinking skills using primary and secondary sources.

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 7 ACCELERATED

GRADE LEVEL: 7

TX ID: 3343000

PREREQUISITE(S): none

Course Description: Students explore the history of Texas beginning with its earliest inhabitants and concluding with a study of contemporary Texas. By using a variety of primary and secondary sources to examine the major events, concepts, eras, and people who have impacted Texas, students will be able to understand the history, culture, and legacy of Texas. Through instruction in social studies skills, students will apply critical thinking skills using Document Based Questions as well as other primary and secondary sources. Students will develop inquiry skills and practice constructing cohesive thesis statements and essays.

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 7 ESL (DMS and MMS)

GRADE LEVEL: 7

TX ID: 3343000

PREREQUISITE(S): LPAC and Counselor recommendation for newcomer ELs with beginning level of language proficiency.

Course Description: Students explore the history of Texas beginning with its earliest inhabitants and concluding with a study of contemporary Texas. By using a variety of primary and secondary sources to examine the major events, concepts, eras, and people who have impacted Texas, students will be able to understand the history, culture, and legacy of Texas. Through instruction in social studies skills, students will apply critical thinking skills using primary and secondary sources. English language development will be emphasized and fostered by the use of Sheltered Instruction strategies and methodology.

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE LEVEL: 8

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 8

TX ID: 3343100

PREREQUISITE(S): none

Course Description: Students examine the founding of the United States from early exploration and colonization through Reconstruction. Students learn about the history and government of the United States through careful examination of the people, events, and documents that significantly impacted the nation's development. In this course, students use a variety of primary and secondary sources to experience history from multiple viewpoints. Students continue to develop the foundational social studies skills they were exposed to in 6th and 7th grade social studies courses. Students take a STAAR test near the end of this course.

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 8 ACCELERATED

GRADE LEVEL: 8

TX ID: 3343100

PREREQUISITE(S): None

Course Description: Students examine the founding of the United States from early exploration and colonization through Reconstruction. Students learn about the history and government of the United States through careful examination of the people, events, and documents that significantly impacted the nation's development. In this course, students use a variety of primary and secondary sources to experience history from multiple viewpoints. Students develop inquiry and critical thinking skills and practice constructing cohesive thesis statements and essay responses to Document Based Questions. Students use textual evidence to support their positions in classroom discussions. Students continue to develop the foundational social studies skills they were exposed to in 6th and 7th grade social studies courses. Students take a STAAR test near the end of this course.

SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADE 8 ESL (DMS and MMS)

GRADE LEVEL: 8

TX ID: 3343100

PREREQUISITE(S): LPAC and Counselor recommendation for newcomer ELs with a beginning level of language proficiency.

Course Description: Students examine the founding of the United States from early exploration and colonization through Reconstruction. Students learn about the history and government of the United States through careful examination of the people, events, and documents that significantly impacted the nation's development. In this course, students use a variety of primary and secondary sources to experience history from multiple viewpoints. Students continue to develop the foundational social studies skills they were exposed to in 6th and 7th grade social studies courses. English language development will be emphasized and fostered by the use of Sheltered Instruction strategies and methodology. Students take a STAAR test near the end of this course.