Middle School History Curriculum
The history curriculum seeks to develop informed citizens who develop an appreciation and understanding for events both past and present. The skills necessary to gain this knowledge are introduced in the middle school and consistently reinforced in every future course. Students learn how to effectively read texts and primary sources, efficiently take notes, conduct oral presentations, and employ maps, tables, and charts. Students at all levels will also make use of technology in the classroom to enhance the social studies curriculum.

The courses in the middle school provide students a strong foundation in the social studies field. Each course creates a solid background on which future classes will build on to cohesively transition the student to future academic pursuits. Sixth grade students take Ancient Civilizations to discover how these societies contributed to our development. Students explore topics that range from the Fertile Crescent in Mesopotamia to life in the Middle Ages. In the seventh grade, students investigate how geography influences society and history in World Geography. In a time when nations and societies grow more interdependent each day, a thorough understanding of the world is imperative. Students conclude their middle school social studies curriculum with American Studies in the eighth grade. This survey course traces America’s development from early European exploration to World War II.

A brief description of the classes offered by HRA are available in our Course Catalog. You may also view these Course Descriptions online.