Social Studies Grades 7-8 Overview
The
seventh grade course of study includes a thematic narrative of world
history from prehistory to the fall of the Roman Empire. Students
analyze primary and secondary sources and use social scientists’ tools
to interpret the story of the past. The pivotal concepts include the
impact of geography on human development, the role of technology in
societies, and the role of government in civilizations. Students start
to explore what makes civilizations and examine the causes of their
decline. They study geography and its influence on settlements and their
rise and fall. Students also examine language, religion, art,
architecture, literature, government, and daily life in ancient
Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome. Students develop a
better understanding of geography, economics, civics, and history in
this course. The curriculum meets the requirements of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Social Studies.
The
eighth grade course of study includes a thematic narrative of World
History from the end of ancient times to the beginning of the modern
era. Students analyze primary and secondary sources and use social
scientists’ tools to interpret the story of the past. The pivotal
concepts include the impact of geography on human development, the role
of technology in societies, and the role of government in civilizations.
Students continue to explore and examine the development and decline of
civilizations that they began in seventh grade. They study geography
and its influence on settlements and their success and decline. Students
also examine language, religion, art, architecture, literature,
government, and daily life in Byzantium, the Middle East, Africa,
Central America, India, China, Japan, and Europe during the Middle Ages,
as a comparative study of world religions. Students develop a better
understanding of geography, economics, civics, and history in this
course. The curriculum meets the requirements of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Social Studies.
Curriculum Guides
Grade 7 Map (Board Approved: 9/19/2022)
Grade 8 Map (Board Approved: 9/19/2022)