6th
Students learn about the earliest civilizations that impacted the world’s development leading to the migration of peoples throughout the world. The studies of earliest civilizations allows students to learn about the people, life, times and impact of Mesopotamia, Near East and Africa, Ancient Hebrews-Greeks, Romans, as well as the people of Ancient India and Ancient Greek. Students learn about historical figures who influenced the times of their people and have had lasting impacts upon the world.
7th
Students discover the cultural and social innovations of societies based in Europe, Africa, and Asia, which led to the discoveries of the Western World. Students assess the impact of leadership and philosophies that developed the world’s economies, government structures, and societal status. The students gain knowledge of the role and importance of exchanging ideas, which led to the development of the democratic processes.
8th
Students gain knowledge of the times, ideas, issues and events from the time of the discovery of the New World through the American Revolution and concludes at the time of the Civil War and its aftermath. Students learn of the relationship between Judeo-Christian Ideals and English traditions which impacted the engagement of American heroes in the formation of the United States as a nation and a people