Middle School Curriculum Posts

In Grade 7, students familiarize themselves with the history of the United States of America, beginning with the writing of the Constitution and spanning to the 21st century, through a thematic lens. They will examine and evaluate how the country has lived up to its ideals of equality, liberty, and justice for different groups over time. In addition to historical content, students develop their research skills, analysis, and argumentative writing. Through discussion, group work, independent research, and primary source analysis, students gain insight into the construction of historical narratives and glean a more sophisticated understanding of how America's past continues to shape its present.