Monarch K-8 Social Studies
Grades 6, 7, 8

Teachers

Sixth Grade Social Studies - Areas of Study include:

Maps and Globes (continents and oceans, land forms, latitude and longitude)
Canada (geography, history, culture)
Latin America (Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean: geography, culture, history)
Five Themes of Geography (location, place, region, movement, human/environment interaction)
Aztec, Inca, Mayan Cultures
Daily Geography, Current Events

Seventh Grade Social Studies - The World - Areas of Study Include:

Geographic Skills and Tools (world maps, projections, time zones, topography)
The Eastern Hemisphere (Middle East, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Russia, Europe)
Social and Cultural Topics Relating to the Above Areas (economic systems, political systems, labor, resource management,
lifestyles, environment, regional relationships, health and education)
Current Events

Eighth Grade Social Studies - United States Society - Areas of Study Include:

Chronological Development of the United States
American Relationships with the World
Wars in American History
Immigration
Civil Rights
Social Movements
Government
Economic Systems
Current Issues in American Society

Literature and writing are integrated throughout the curriculum and across all grade levels.
Historical inquiry and research is emphasized, and students have opportunities for debate, discussion, group and individual projects.