History & Social Science
The History and Social Science program offers courses at the Grade - level, Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment levels. The History and Social Science programming develops skills in analysis, writing, critical reading, research, and collaboration. These skills support students in their academics as they become citizens for a democratic society.
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04_2353_0 U. S. HISTORY to 1865
04_2353_8 U. S. HISTORY to 1865 ELD
Grade: 6
Prerequisite: None
Assessment(s): Performance Based Assessments
Description: The standards for this course relate to the history of the United States from pre-Colonial times until 1865. Students will continue to learn fundamental concepts in civics, economics, and geography as they study United States history in chronological sequence and learn about change and continuity in our history.
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04_2354_0 U. S. HISTORY 1865 to the Present
04_2354_8 U. S. HISTORY 1865 to the Present ELD
Grade: 7
Prerequisite: None
Assessment(s): Performance Based Assessments
Description: Students will continue to use skills for historical and geographical analysis as they examine American history since 1865. The standards for this course relate to the history of the United States from the Reconstruction era to the present. Students will continue to develop and build upon the fundamental concepts and skills in civics, economics, and geography within the context of United States history. Students will use investigation as a foundation to delve into the political, economic, and social challenges facing the nation once reunited after the Civil War.
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04_2357_0 Civics And Economics
04_2357_8 Civics And Economics ELD
Grade: 8
Prerequisite: None
Assessment(s): Performance Based Assessments, end of course SOL Test
Description: Civics and Economics is the foundational course for Virginia and United States Government. It examines
the roles citizens play in the political, governmental, and economic systems in the United States. Students will examine the foundational documents and principles around which the constitutions of Virginia and the United States were established; identify the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens; and describe the structure and operation of government at the local, state, and national levels. Through the economics standards, students will compare the United States economy to other types of economies and consider the government’s role in the U.S. economy.