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Social Studies 7
The seventh grade course includes a semester-long study of geography themes and concepts to familiarize students with explorations of location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement, and regions. The second semester highlights Kansas History, beginning with a study of early peoples of the land that was to become Kansas. The course will cover major events, individuals, groups, innovations, and movements from pre-history to the present. Students receive instruction on the process and skills necessary for analyzing history and historical documents.
Social Studies 8
Social Studies 8
The eighth grade course begins with a review of the constitutional principles of our nation’s founding. Students study critical events, people and groups from this time period through the rise of America in the late 1800s. During the study of these historical eras, students will continue to develop the processes and skills necessary to investigate and analyze what made this period transformative in our nation’s history. Key concepts in history, economics, geography, civics, and the humanities are integrated throughout the eighth grade curriculum.
Advanced Social Studies 8
Advanced Social Studies 8
The advanced social studies course is designed for students demonstrating a strong interest in the study of U.S. history and who demonstrate the academic ability and willingness to exert the effort required for advanced study. This course provides students with the academic preparation needed for success in high school honors and Advanced Placement social studies courses. Students are instructed in document-based and visual analysis, analytical reading, developing thesis statements, and free-response question essay writing as part of historical analysis. Completion of quarterly writing projects and two document-based question projects are required. Students who are task-oriented, proficient readers and who are seeking the challenge of an advanced course are encouraged to enroll.
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