Middle School Social Studies with Mr. Weil
Welcome To Middle School Social Studies with Mr. Weil!
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In Middle School Social Studies we explore the cultures, geography, and history of the world and the United States. My goal is for students to not only learn about the history of our world and our country but to understand how that history connects to all of us and our modern world. Whether it happened 2 years ago or 2000, it all matters! It is also my goal for my students to gain an appreciation and a respect for other cultures and foster an open mind about our world.
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Everyday in Social Studies Students will need the following:
- Something to write with (pencils and/or pens)
- Social Studies Textbook
- Social Studies notebook (1-subject)
- Folder for Social Studies homework and other papers
6th Grade
In 6th Grade we explore the continents of Europe and the Americas. Major topics of study include geography skills and map making, Ancient Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztec, Inca), Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Middle Ages, and the Age of Exploration. Additionally 6th grade will learn the locations of the countries of Europe and the Americas.
7th Grade
In 6th Grade we explore the continents of Asia and Africa. Major topics of study include geography and physical features, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Religions of the World (Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism), Ancient India, Ancient China, Japan, African Civilizations, and important modern leaders such as Gandhi and Mandela. Additionally 7th grade will learn the locations of the countries of Asia and Africa
8th Grade
In 8th grade we study the geography and history of the United States. We start the year with the We the People curriculum, which is an intensive study of the creation, content, and application of our U.S. Constitution. Then we continue into U.S. history through topics such as the Revolutionary War, a close examination of our early Presidents, Lewis and Clark, War of 1812, Jacksonian Era, Westward Expansion, and finally the build up and the events of the Civil War.
We the People
In 8th grade we begin our year with the We the People curriculum. We the People a close study of the U.S. Constitution. We examine everything from the influencers of the Framers, to the content of the Constitution, the various Amendments, and how we can apply the Constitution to our daily lives. Part of the curriculum is students partaking in a competition where they will prepare a statement to present to a group of judges in a mock hearing. This competition is a great opportunity for students to learn how to public speak, defend their opinions, and learn about how our government works.
