Social Studies
Honors Social Studies
6th Grade
Sixth-grade students explore the development of civilizations from the ancient world through the Enlightenment and major revolutions. They study civilizations including Babylon, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome before examining the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, and French Revolution. Throughout the course, students develop geography and historical-thinking skills while examining how government, religion, culture, economics, and ideas shaped societies and influenced the modern world. Our 6th grade Honors students will also engage in a National History Day project.
7th Grade
Seventh-grade students study American history from European exploration and colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction, with an emphasis on the development of the United States and its system of government. Students examine the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, early presidencies, slavery and abolition, westward expansion, sectional conflict, and the Civil War. The course also includes focused study of South Dakota geography and the history, culture, and experiences of the Oceti Sakowin Oyate, including interactions among Native peoples, settlers, and governing bodies. Our 7th grade Honors students will also engage in a National History Day project.
8th Grade
Eighth-grade students continue the study of U.S. history from the Gilded Age through the turn of the 21st century. Major topics include industrialization and immigration, the Progressive Era, World Wars I and II, the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, the Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, the end of the Cold War, September 11, and the War on Terror. Students also examine Native American experiences, including those in South Dakota, while strengthening their ability to analyze historical sources, construct arguments, and use evidence to explain significant events and changes in American history. Our 8th grade Honors students will also engage in a National History Day project.
Social Studies
6th Grade
Sixth-grade students explore the development of civilizations from the ancient world through the Enlightenment and major revolutions. They study civilizations including Babylon, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome before examining the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, and French Revolution. Throughout the course, students develop geography and historical-thinking skills while examining how government, religion, culture, economics, and ideas shaped societies and influenced the modern world.
7th Grade
Seventh-grade students study American history from European exploration and colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction, with an emphasis on the development of the United States and its system of government. Students examine the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, early presidencies, slavery and abolition, westward expansion, sectional conflict, and the Civil War. The course also includes focused study of South Dakota geography and the history, culture, and experiences of the Oceti Sakowin Oyate, including interactions among Native peoples, settlers, and governing bodies.
8th Grade
Eighth-grade students continue the study of U.S. history from the Gilded Age through the turn of the 21st century. Major topics include industrialization and immigration, the Progressive Era, World Wars I and II, the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, the Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, the end of the Cold War, September 11, and the War on Terror. Students also examine Native American experiences, including those in South Dakota, while strengthening their ability to analyze historical sources, construct arguments, and use evidence to explain significant events and changes in American history.
Spanish Immersion Social Studies
6th Grade
Sixth-grade students explore the development of civilizations from the ancient world through the Enlightenment and major revolutions. They study civilizations including Babylon, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome before examining the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, and French Revolution. Throughout the course, students develop geography and historical-thinking skills while examining how government, religion, culture, economics, and ideas shaped societies and influenced the modern world. Students will use Spanish resources whenever possible in order to continue developing their Spanish language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
7th Grade
Seventh-grade students study American history from European exploration and colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction, with an emphasis on the development of the United States and its system of government. Students examine the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, early presidencies, slavery and abolition, westward expansion, sectional conflict, and the Civil War. The course also includes focused study of South Dakota geography and the history, culture, and experiences of the Oceti Sakowin Oyate, including interactions among Native peoples, settlers, and governing bodies. Students will use Spanish resources whenever possible in order to continue developing their Spanish language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
8th Grade
Eighth-grade students continue the study of U.S. history from the Gilded Age through the turn of the 21st century. Major topics include industrialization and immigration, the Progressive Era, World Wars I and II, the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, the Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, the end of the Cold War, September 11, and the War on Terror. Students also examine Native American experiences, including those in South Dakota, while strengthening their ability to analyze historical sources, construct arguments, and use evidence to explain significant events and changes in American history. Students will use Spanish resources whenever possible in order to continue developing their Spanish language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.