Students will take Social Studies each year while in middle school. Honors Social Studies classes are open to any student in 7th and 8th grade who is interested in a more rigorous social studies experience. There are no prerequisites for honors courses.
World Cultures Social Studies 6 SS60A/B
World Cultures explores contemporary societies across major world regions including The Americas, Europe, Russia, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific. Students will examine geographic features, cultural characteristics, and historical influences shaping these societies. By comparing diverse perspectives, and analyzing primary and secondary sources, students will develop critical thinking skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of our interconnected world.
Prerequisite: None
Texas History 7 SS70A/B
Texas history involves the study of geography, people, and events from the time of early Native American settlements through the present day. Special emphasis is given to Texas people, the study of ethnic heritage, and local history. Students will analyze and draw conclusions from both primary and secondary sources to examine the rich and diverse cultural background of Texas.
Prerequisite: None
Honors Texas History 7 SS71A/B
Texas history involves the study of geography, people, and events from the time of early Native American settlements through the present day. Special emphasis is given to Texas people, the study of family and ethnic heritage, and local history. Students will analyze and draw conclusions from both primary and secondary sources to examine the rich and diverse cultural background of Texas.
Honors Texas History 7 covers the same objectives as Texas History 7 with more depth and complexity.
Prerequisite: None
US History 8 SS80A/B
US History 8 provides an in-depth study of United States history from Early Colonization through the Reconstruction Era. Key topics include the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, challenges of the early republic, the Age of Jackson, westward expansion, sectionalism and the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking skills, by analyzing primary and secondary sources, identifying bias within them, comparing multiple perspectives, and evaluating the reliability of historical evidence.
Prerequisite: None
Honors US History 8 SS81A/B
US History 8 provides an in-depth study of United States history from Early Colonization through the Reconstruction Era. Key topics include the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, challenges of the early republic, the Age of Jackson, westward expansion, sectionalism and the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking skills, by analyzing primary and secondary sources, identifying bias within them, comparing multiple perspectives, and evaluating the reliability of historical evidence. Honors US History 8 covers the same objectives as US History 8 with more depth and complexity.
Prerequisite: None