Grade Seven – World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times

The medieval and early modern periods provide students with opportunities to study the rise and fall of empires, the diffusion of religions and languages, and significant movements of people, ideas, and products. Over this period, the regions of the world became more and more interconnected. Although societies were quite distinct from each other, there were more exchanges of people, products, and ideas in every century. (History–Social Science Framework Adopted by the State Board of Education on July 14, 2016)

7^th Grade Text

Holt California Social Studies World History: Medieval to Early Modern Times ©2006

Teachers: Mrs. Auer, Mr. Bluma, Mr. Hwang, Ms. Jennings, Mr. Ray, Mrs. Valenti

“History is not was, it is.”―William Faulkner 

 

Grade Eight – United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict

The eighth grade course of study begins with an intensive review of the major ideas, issues, and events that shaped the founding of the nation. In their study of this era, students will view American history through the lens of a people who were trying—and are still trying—to fulfill the promise of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Throughout their eighth grade United States history and geography course, students will confront the themes of freedom, equality, and liberty and their changing definitions over time. This course will also explore the geography of place, movement, and region, starting with the Atlantic Seaboard and then exploring American westward expansion and economic development, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and finally, industrialization. (History–Social Science Framework Adopted by the State Board of Education on July 14, 2016)

8^th Grade Text

Holt California Social Studies United States History: Independence to 1914 ©2006

Teachers: Mr. Hwang, Ms. Jennings, Mrs. Lee, Mr. Pine, Mr. Sheak

"The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future." – Theodore Roosevelt