MS Social Studies

6th Contemporary World Cultures

This course will address contemporary and historical world societies, world history, geography, government, and sociology. Concepts and skills to be included are outlining, note taking, map skills, and reading in social studies. Citizenship, vocabulary development, and independent project assignments will also be emphasized.

7th Texas History

Students will learn about state and local government including the development of the Texas Constitution. The content will include the geographical locations, historical data, and historical interpretations of Texas. The multicultural diversity of Texas, urbanization, and industrialization will also be studied.

8th W. Geography

In World Geography you will examine people, places, and environments at local, regional, national, and international scales from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. You will learn the influence of geography on events of the past and present with emphasis on contemporary issues.