Burlington-Edison

Social Studies Framework for Grades 6,7,8

6^th Grade

World Geography

• Cartography – maps, charts, and geographic tools
• Spatial patterns and regions
• Interaction: People, the environment, and culture

World History and Geography

River Civilizations – Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush,

Africa

Europe, Greece, Rome

U.S. Border countries

• 3 Weeks – Mexico
• 3 Weeks – Canada

7^th Grade

Ancient China

Japan

Islamic Civilization (600-1600)

Washington State History and Geography

Emergence of Washington State

Contemporary Washington State

The Great Depression and World War II

Post-World War II: Domestic, Political, Social, and Economic Issues

The above two subjects (Great Depression, World War II, Post-World War II) should be addressed in the context of how this affected Washington State. (Go tiny with this)

8^th Grade

United States History and Civics

Founding a Government

Structure of Government

Rights and Responsibilities

Differing Political Systems and Foreign Policy

Revolution, Constitution, and New Nation

Expansion and Reform

Civil War and Reconstruction

Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization