Historia y estudios sociales semanales de la escuela secundaria, 5.º a 8.º grado

Join Us for a Year-Long Social Studies and History Adventure!

This class runs one day a week. Students will explore social studies, geography, history, government, and more.

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

⭐️ Students will have access to weekly printables. They will be posted before class. 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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⭐️ Early American History

Week of March 25, 2025 - European Exploration
Week of April 1, 2025 - No More Kings - Colonization of the New World
Week of April 8, 2025 - The Thirteen Colonies - Differences and Development
Week of April 15, 2025 - Fireworks - Declaration of Independence
Week of April 22, 2025 - The Shot Heard 'Round the World - American Revolution
Week of April 29, 2025 - Treaty of Paris and U.S. Independence
Week of May 6, 2025 - Creating the U.S. Constitution - Founding Fathers
Week of May 13, 2025 - The Bill of Rights and the Amendments
Week of May 20, 2025 - Three Ring Government - Branches of the U.S. Government

⭐️ Westward Expansion and Civics

Week of May 27, 2025 - Westward Expansion - Impact on Native Americans and the Trail of Tears
Week of June 3, 2025 - Westward Expansion - Elbow Room
Week of June 10, 2025 - Westward Expansion - Manifest Destiny and the Gold Rush
Week of June 17, 2025 - Civil War - Causes and Key Events
Week of June 24, 2025 - Reconstruction Era - Challenges After the War
Week of July 1, 2025 - Industrial Revolution and Urbanization
Week of July 8, 2025 - Mother Necessity - Inventions
Week of July 15, 2025 - The Great American Melting Pot - American Immigration
Week of July 22, 2025 - Sufferin' Till Suffrage - Women’s Rights
Week of July 29, 2025 - Civil Rights Movement and Segregation
Week of August 5, 2025 - Political Parties and U.S. Elections
Week of August 12, 2025 - I’m Gonna Send Your Vote to College - Electoral College
Week of August 19, 2025 - I’m Just a Bill - Law Making Process

⭐️ World Wars and Modern Conflicts

Week of August 26, 2025 - World War I
Week of September 2, 2025 - Roaring 20s and the Great Depression
Week of September 9, 2025 - World War II - Nazi Germany
Week of September 16, 2025 - World War II - The Holocaust
Week of September 23, 2025 - World War II - Pearl Harbor
Week of September 30, 2025 - The Cold War
Week of October 7, 2025 - The Vietnam War
Week of October 14, 2025 - The Korean War
Week of October 21, 2025 - 9/11

Happy Learning!

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.