Middle School
Social Studies

Social Studies

At Concordia’s Middle School, the Social Sciences and English classes and curriculum work in tandem to support a variety of topics. While each class will be graded independently, the alignment of the curriculum and materials allows students to obtain an enhanced understanding of both subjects. The Social Sciences curriculum continues to focus on the key five strands, Civics, Culture, History, Geography and Economics. By understanding our past and present, students will be better prepared to participate productively and responsibly in a dynamic global society.

Unit Topics – United States History

  • Exploration and Colonization
  • American Revolution
  • Westward Expansion

Unit Topics – Ancient Civilizations

  • Ancient Greece and Rome
  • Ancient China and Japan
  • Ancient India

Unit Topics – Asia (Ancient to Modern History)

  • Change in Modern China
  • Leadership Beyond Borders
  • Justice and Comparative Government

Unit Topics – Human Issues throughout History

  • Survival and Innovation – US Industrialization and Immigration
  • Life and Death Struggles – The World Wars and the Depression
  • Rights and Responsibilities – US Civil Rights, Global Human Rights
  • Challenges and Choices – The Cold War Era