Conceptually, the program is designed to help students, “Understand the past, put the present in context, and imagine a better future.” Grounded in the five elements of social studies – history, culture and society, geography, economics, and government – each grade focuses on a major period, views it through a global lens, and connects learning to current events.
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Sixth Grade focuses on The Ancient World
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Seventh Grade focuses on The Medieval Period
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Eighth Grade focuses on US History