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Social Sciences

Overview

In Middle School, students expand their understanding of history, geography, civics, and economics while developing skills in analysis, research, and critical thinking. Guided by the AERO standards, they learn to evaluate primary and secondary sources, compare perspectives, and connect historical events to contemporary issues. Through debates, simulations, and collaborative inquiry, students reflect on their role in society and understand the interconnectedness of our global community. By the end of Middle School, students should be able to demonstrate progress on the school’s SLOs in Social Studies:

Creativity

  • Developing innovative solutions to historical and contemporary issues
  • Creating projects, presentations, or simulations that express new perspectives
  • Designing research questions and investigations into social, political, and economic systems
  • Exploring multiple viewpoints to build nuanced interpretations of events

Communication

  • Expressing ideas clearly through essays, debates, and presentations
  • Using evidence to support arguments in written, oral, and visual formats
  • Collaborating on group projects to analyze social or cultural topics
  • Interpreting and explaining maps, charts, and primary sources effectively

Critical Thinking

  • Evaluating causes and effects of historical and current events
  • Analyzing bias and perspective in primary and secondary sources
  • Synthesizing information from diverse sources to form reasoned conclusions
  • Applying problem-solving to civic and global issues

Technology

  • Using digital research tools to gather and evaluate information
  • Creating multimedia presentations, digital timelines, or interactive maps
  • Accessing and analyzing real-time data on global issues
  • Using online platforms to collaborate and share findings

Culturally Empathetic and Mindful

  • Understanding how cultural, political, and economic systems shape societies
  • Appreciating diversity and the perspectives of people from different backgrounds
  • Recognizing human rights issues and ethical implications of decisions
  • Reflecting on personal and societal responsibilities in a global context
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