The course of study for the sixth grade program is a survey of the world past and present with geography as the central theme.
The World Past and Present: The students will study the diversity of world cultures and their significant and enduring contribution to the modern world; understand geographic factors to determine environments that are habitable; develop and understanding of government, study economic systems, and develop an understanding of the beginnings of civilization in ancient Egypt and Nubia, Rome and Greece, Iran, Mali, and Ghana.
Geography: The students will obtain information from various weather , culture, political, and physical maps and will locate and identify countries and capitals of Africa and Europe.
The following chapters will be covered: 1 Exploring Culture 2 Exploring Geography 3 The Fertile Crescent 4 Ancient Egypt and Nubia 7 The Mediterranean World 8 The Arabian Peninsula 9 Iran 10 Egypt 11 Mali 12 Ghana 18 The Making of Europe
The major resources used in these classes include:
To See A World - Houghton Mifflin 1994
The course of study for grade seven is a survey of world geography. Its aim is to relate physical geography to the economic, political, social, historical, and cultural aspects of human activity. The object is to provide a core of knowledge about the world's geographic regions, and to relate that knowledge to events in today's fast moving world.
The text for the course is To See A World. The topics covered include: the earth and its people, Western Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Orient, Pacific World, Latin America, United States and Canada, and Sharing the World's Resources.
By the end of the year, we will cover the following key concepts and skills during the class:
1. The 5 fundamental themes of geography: location, place, human-environmental movement and region.
2. An appreciation and respect of the heritage and tradition of the peoples of the world.
3. A study of the physical regions of the world.
4. An understanding of culture that encompasses all aspects of a human society that are learned.
5. A recognition that all societies have ideals and standards of behavior.
6. An overview of the physical, economic, political, and cultural regions of the world.
7. A proficiency in using the basic tools of geography including map and globe skills, charts, graphs, tables, and diagrams.
8. Locate, select, and collect information to define and clarify problems, issues and ideas.
9. A continuous review of current events.
10. Chapters to be covered are 1,2,5,6,13,14,15,16,17,19 - 28.
The major resources used in these classes include:
To See A World Houghton Mifflin, 1994.
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course of study for grade eight is a survey course in the history of the
United States of America. It is expected that each student will leave grade
eight with a knowledge of our nation's history, and with an understanding
of our government and social institutions.
The text for the course is The American Nation. The topics include: the world of Americas; settling the New World; Struggle for Independence; Strengthening the New Nation; a Growing Nation; the Divided Nation; America in a Changing Time; Becoming a World Power; a Troubled Time; and Our Nation Today.
By the end of the year, we will cover the following key concepts and skills during the class:
1. A general awareness of the chronology of U. S. History.
2. An appreciation of the heritage and traditions of the peoples of our nation.
3. An understanding of the political structure of our country, including the U. S. Constitution.
4. An understanding of rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
5. A recognition of the historical role of the United States in international affairs.
6. A knowledge of the physical geography of the United States.
7. An exposure to various tools and methods used by historians.
8. Other areas to be explored will include: map analysis; American literature and the arts; critical thinking skills; and research skills.
The major resources used in these classes include;
The American Nation Prentice Hall, 1991
Constitution of the United States of America