Plan de estudios semanal de estudios sociales e historia de la escuela secundaria de 5.º, 6.º, 7.º y 8.º grado

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This class runs one day a week. Students will learn Social Studies. They will explore geography, history, government, and more.

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We will use Gimkit and Kahoot in class to check comprehension.

⭐️ Students will have access to weekly printables. They will be posted the day before class, at the latest. Class worksheets are given to learners to complete during class.

⭐️ If a student misses class, parents will have access to the class recording, class work, post-class information, and homework.

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Weekly Schedule:

Week of March 31, 2025 - I’m Just a Bill - Law Making Process

⭐️World Wars and Modern Conflicts

Week of April 7, 2025 - World War I

Week of April 14, 2025 - Roaring 20s and the Great Depression 

Week of April 21, 2025 - World War II - Nazi Germany

Week of April 28, 2025 - World War II - The Holocaust

Week of May 5, 2025 - World War II - Pearl Harbor

Week of May 12, 2025 - The Cold War

Week of May 19, 2025 - The Vietnam War

Week of May 26, 2025 - The Korean War

Week of June 2, 2025 - 9/11

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☀️June 9-August 17 - Summer Break☀️

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⭐️Early American History

Week of August 18, 2025 - Native American Cultures Before European Contact

Week of August 25, 2025 - European Exploration

Week of September 1, 2025 - No More Kings - Colonization of the New World

Week of September 8, 2025 - The Thirteen Colonies - Differences and Development

Week of September 15, 2025 - Fireworks - Declaration of Independence

Week of September 22, 2025 - The Shot Heard ’Round the World - American Revolution

Week of September 29, 2025 - Treaty of Paris and U.S. Independence

Week of October 6, 2025 - Preamble - U.S. Constitution Preamble

Week of October 13, 2025 - Creating the U.S. Constitution - Founding Fathers

Week of October 20, 2025 - The Bill of Rights and the Amendments

Week of October 27, 2025 - Three Ring Government - Branches of the U.S. Government

Week of November 3, 2025 - Checks and Balances - Separation of Powers

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⭐️Westward Expansion and Civics

Week of November 10, 2025 - Westward Expansion - Elbow Room

Week of November 17, 2025 - Westward Expansion - Impact on Native Americans and the Trail of Tears

Week of November 24, 2025 - Westward Expansion - Manifest Destiny and the Gold Rush

Week of December 1, 2025 - Civil War - Causes and Key Events

Week of December 8, 2025 - Reconstruction Era - Challenges After the War

Week of December 15, 2025 - Industrial Revolution and Urbanization

Week of December 22, 2025 - No class! Holiday break.

Week of December 29, 2025 - No class! Holiday break.

Week of January 5, 2026 - Mother Necessity - Inventions

Week of January 12, 2026 - The Great American Melting Pot - American Immigration

Week of January 19, 2026 - Sufferin’ Till Suffrage - Women’s Rights

Week of January 26, 2026 - Civil Rights Movement and Segregation

Week of February 2, 2026 - Political Parties and U.S. Elections

Week of February 9, 2026 - I’m Gonna Send Your Vote to College - Electoral College

Week of February 16, 2026 - I’m Just a Bill - Law Making Process

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⭐️World Wars and Modern Conflicts

Week of February 23, 2026 - World War I

Week of March 2, 2026 - Roaring 20s and the Great Depression

Week of March 9, 2026 - World War II - Nazi Germany

Week of March 16, 2026 - World War II - The Holocaust

Week of March 23, 2026 - World War II - Pearl Harbor

Week of March 30, 2026 - The Cold War

Week of April 6, 2026 - The Vietnam War

Week of April 13, 2026 - The Korean War

Week of April 20, 2026 - 9/11

⭐️World History Connections

Week of April 27, 2026 - The Black Death - Its Impact on Europe and the World

Week of May 4, 2026 - The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Rise of New Kingdoms

Week of May 11, 2026 - The Silk Road and the Age of Trade

Week of May 18, 2026 – The Rise and Fall of Napoleon – War, Power, and Revolution

Week of May 25, 2026 – The Vikings – Warriors, Traders, and Explorers

See you in class! 👋

NCSS Standard I: Understands and appreciates the role of culture in human behavior and societal development.
Time, Continuity, and Change
NCSS Standard II: Understands how past events, people, and cultures shape present and future issues and problems.
People, Places, and Environments
NCSS Standard III: Understands the relationships among people, places, and environments.
Power, Authority, and Governance
NCSS Standard V: Understands the purpose of government and the role of citizens in shaping it.
Individual Development and Identity
NCSS Standard IV: Understands how personal identity is shaped by interaction with individuals, groups, and institutions.
Global Connections
NCSS Standard VI: Understands global connections and interdependence.
Civic Ideals and Practices
NCSS Standard X: Understands the ideals, principles, and practices of citizenship in a democratic republic.