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. Students learn about America's westward expansion, civil war, participation in global conflicts, and development into an economic superpower. In addition to historical content, students develop their research skills, analysis, and argumentative writing. Through discussion, debate, 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.