Middle School Course Sequence for History/Social Science

5th† 6th 7th 8th
Social Studies 5th Social Studies 6th World History and Geography 7th United States History and Geography 8th
C3 Dimensions:
  • Developing questions and planning inquiries
  • Applying disciplinary tools and concepts
  • Evaluating sources and using evidence
  • Communicating conclusions and taking informed actions
CCSS Anchor Standards:
  • College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for reading
  • College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for writing
  • College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for speaking and listening
TK-12 Goals:
  • Knowledge and Cultural Understanding
  • Democratic Understanding and Civic Values
  • Skills Attainment and Social Participation
TK-12 History-Social Science Analysis Skills:
  • Chronological and Spatial Thinking
  • Research, Evidence, and Point of View
  • Historical Interpretation
For students in grade 5 at schools that use a secondary-type master schedule.