| Teacher: Mr. Grover Green |
The Middle School Social Studies Program is based upon the Teacher’s Curriculum Institute, History Alive! Program. This exciting and innovative approach to learning Social Studies provides for hands-on activities, as well as actual characterization and the re-living of historical events. From the recreation of actually writing the Declaration of Independence to the re-enactment of man’s first walk on the moon, students feel, experience, and grow into the fiber that creates our history.
Sixth Grade
The sixth grade will study the ancient times of Egypt, China, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, as well as other countries. The development of their cultures and their contributions that have effected modern day will also be explored. Students will study the major wars throughout the history of the world, their causes and effects. Christian support for addressing human needs, Christian respect for the diversity of all people, economic development, artistic contributions, and educational development throughout history, are many of the topics that students will discover. Student will understand how physical dimensions of the world affect the development of each country in their study of the geography of the world. Field trips, hands on learning, current events, mock elections, and debates are some of the tools that are used to ensure a firm foundation in the development of World History.
Seventh Grade
The seventh grade will focus on the cultural, political, and economic development of Texas. The students will study the geography of Texas and its effects on the people, economy, work force, and the cultural diversity of the state. Students will study notable individuals who have contributed to the state of Texas. The government of Texas, which has a rich beginning, will be analyzed to determine the influence and interests of political parties throughout the state. Some of the methods to ensure a thorough understanding for all students will be field trips, debate, mock elections, current events, and hands on learning.
Eighth Grade
The eighth grade class will study American History, from its origination to mid 19th century. The students will study economic, political, social, and geographic aspects of the United States. The eighth grade will focus on the Christian ideals of justice for all, peace, and freedom in the United States of America. Citizenship with its many practices, ideals and responsibilities will be explored. The major documents in U.S. history, major wars of our country, and major economic events and their impact will be studied. Some of the methods to ensure a thorough understanding for all students will be field trips, debate, mock elections, current events, and hands on learning. Students will learn to live the history they are studying in order to become proud American citizens.
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