Warren Hills Regional School District

Warren Hills Regional Middle School
Course of Study 2008-09

Department of Social Studies *

Students are required to take Geography and Civics at the middle school.

Students are reminded that the department does not permit the use of commercial and/or internet sources to complete their work without the specific permission of the teacher. Students are required to complete their own work without the specific help of peers, adults, etc. Students found guilty of using outside sources will receive a zero for the assignment.

2400 Geography (grade 7)
This seventh grade course introduces each student to basic geographical and cultural principles that contribute to an understanding of our environment and its effects upon us. This course acquaints the student with geographical understanding by studying the world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical and human systems, as well as the environment and society.

2410 Civics (grade 8)
This eighth grade course focuses attention on local, state and national governmental institutions, policies and processes. By the end of the course the students should know what government is and what it should do; the basic history values and principles of American democracy; how the government established by the Constitution embodies the purposes, values, and principles of American democracy; the relationship of the U.S. to other nations and to world affairs; and how citizens and groups can effectively participate in the democratic process.

SUMMER READING FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

There is a summer reading requirement for all mandated social studies courses beginning with students entering Civics in grade 8. Summer reading selections have recently been updated. Lists will be distributed to students in social studies classes. All lists and directions will be posted on the district website.