Social Studies Description
Grounded in five core competencies—Research, Cultural Understanding, Civic Understanding, Geographic Understanding, and Historical Reasoning—the curriculum builds from foundational geography and culture to complex civic and historical inquiry. Through discussions, hands-on projects, and a variety of primary and secondary sources, students gain the skills to analyze the past, understand the present, and imagine a better future for their communities and the world.
Take a thrilling tour of the United States, exploring how geography shapes daily life from landforms and climate to unique industries and traditions. The course builds early research skills and culminates in America Day, a vibrant celebration of growing understanding of this diverse nation.
Explore the rich geography, history, and vibrant cultures of Canada, Mexico, and all of Central and South America. Deepen civic thinking by analyzing how different governments function, fostering cultural respect and the skills of informed global citizens.
Travel through time and across continents to explore both ancient civilizations and modern global cultures, investigating the beliefs and innovations that shaped human history.
Centered on civic rights and responsibilities, this course guides students through the U.S. Constitution and the function of the three government branches. Examine historical and contemporary case studies.
Explore the global impact of democratic ideals through the lens of 20th and 21st-century conflicts, movements, and systems of government. Build analytical skills, synthesizing information to articulate informed positions on complex global issues.
