Social Studies

Units of Study

  1. A New World Rising

During this unit, students will explore the lifestyles and customs of the original groups of people in the 'New World.'


  1. European Explorers and Slavery

During this unit, students will explore how European explorers influenced the development of the Western Hemisphere.


  1. Geography in the Western Hemisphere

During this unit, students will explore how geographical features impact the way people live. Students will also gain an understanding of where significant geographical features are.


  1. Government in the Western Hemisphere

During this unit, students will gain an understanding of the different types of government which exist in the Western Hemisphere. Students will also explore the inner structure of each type of government.


  1. Economics in the Western Hemisphere

During this unit, students will explore the concepts of wants and needs, and how this concept influences the production of goods in the Western Hemisphere. Students will also gain an understanding of how goods are produced.


  1. Cultural Diversity

During this unit, students will explore how different groups of people influenced customs, traditions, beliefs, and languages within the Western Hemisphere.