Middle School Social Studies

Below is a listing of the topics and lessons St. Mark students will cover in Mrs. Boyle's middle school Social Studies class at St. Mark Catholic School
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Cathy Boyle
p: 317-786-4013 ext. 221
e: cboyle@stmarkindy.org

6th Social Studies
  • Students will compare the history, geography,economies and cultures of the Western World, emphasizing North America, South America and Europe.
  • Students will have opportunities to develop skills using a wide variety of resources and activities.
  • Students will apply critical thinking, reading and writing skills as they meet the people and times they study.

7th Social Studies

  • Students examine the major movements, events and figures that contributed to the development of nations in the Eastern World, with an emphasis on Africa and Asia.
  • Students examine religious institutions,trade cultural interactions, governments and technological developments in Africa and Asia.
  • Students have learning experiences which help them transition from concrete information to abstract ideas and concepts.

8th Social Studies
  • Students focus on United States history, beginning with a review of early history, then studying early national development, westward expansion, so reform movements and the Civil War and Reconstruction period.
  • Students examine the principles of the United States Constitution as well as other primary documents and their application to American history.
  • Students explore major themes, issues, events, movements and figures in the history of the United States up to 1877.