Social Studies

Seventh grade Social Studies is split into two distinct semesters. Semester one conducts a thorough study of Western Hemisphere geography with an emphasis on North America. Students will gain a better understanding of place, key attributes of our hemisphere, and how people have adapted over time. The second semester encourages students to explore Early American History with our study of European exploration, colonization and the American Revolution.

Length: 2 semesters/every other day

Eighth grade Social Studies picks up where seventh grade left off with a study of our government and economic system. Our goal is to encourage widespread participation in the political process by citizens who are knowledgeable and committed to the realization of the fundamental values and principles of a constitutional democracy. The second semester continues our narrative of American History from seventh grade as we explore the period between Washington’s presidency and the Civil War. This course will segue into our district’s 11^th grade American History program that will cover the Civil War to modern times.

Length: 2 semesters/every other day

*Please see attached addendum regarding registration requirements for high school level courses at Shattuck Middle School. This course will provide an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Students will be involved in both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. political beliefs and the analysis of specific case studies. It will require familiarity with the various institutions, groups, parties, beliefs, and ideas that make up the U.S. political reality. Finally, it will challenge a student’s ability to think abstractly and analyze material critically.

Length: 2 semesters/every other day