Welcome to Social Studies!
Our Courses:
6th Grade: World History
7th Grade: American History 1600-1860s
8th Grade: American History 1780-Present
Mini-Units:
Throughout the year, Middle School students will be introduced to various social science subjects as "mini-units."
These subjects include Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science, Geography, and Economics.
History Day: This project aims to enhance the teaching and learning of history in middle school through a dynamic framework of historical inquiry and research. Students select topics of personal interest and delve into months-long research projects. Their findings will be presented through creative approaches, ending in a tri-fold exhibit. The theme is "Turning Points." A turning point in history transcends a mere event or idea; it is an occurrence that directly, or sometimes indirectly, brings about change. The project will conclude on May 3rd, 2024 when all middle school students will showcase their outstanding projects to the St. Joseph school community.
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6th Grade: On Monday, which marks the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, a historical tragedy in our nation's past, 6th-grade students will learn about the events and conduct an interview with an individual who was alive to remember the event. For the rest of the week, 6th-grade students will continue their Mini-Unit on Geography. They will learn what it means to think like a geographer so that they can build their geographical skills.
7th Grade: On Monday, which marks the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, a historical tragedy in our nation's past, 7th-grade students will learn about the events and conduct an interview with an individual who was alive to remember the event. For the rest of the week, students will continue with Unit #1: America Before and After Colonization, where they will learn about the different Indigenous peoples of North America. They will also begin to prepare for their first summative quiz and notebook check. More information will be provided on their summative assessment in class and on Google Classroom.
8th Grade: On Monday, which marks the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, a historical tragedy in our nation's past, 8th-grade students will learn about the events and conduct an interview with an individual who was alive to remember the event. For the rest of the week, 8th-grade students will continue with Unit #1: Launching the New Republic, focusing on early American politics, literature, and music. They will also begin to prepare for their first summative quiz and notebook check. More information will be provided on their summative assessment in class and on Google Classroom.
Reminders of what to bring to class:
Chromebook, Spiral Notebook, and Headphones
6th Grace Social Studies
Intro to World History
Basic Rules and Expectations
Getting to Know the Classroom
About the Teacher
7th Grade Social Studies
Intro to American History
Basic Rules and Expectations
Getting to Know the Classroom
About the Teacher
8th Grade Social Studies
Intro to American History
Basic Rules and Expectations
Getting to Know the Classroom
About the Teacher