SOCIAL STUDIES

Class Introduction:

Grade 6: U. S. & the World: U.S. Turned Inward, U.S. Interactions, Recent History 1955-Present, U.S. Citizenship in a Changing World
The sixth grade program examines the history of the United States during the twentieth century in a global context. Students examine how the United States changed from being isolationist in foreign policy to become a global power, connected to the rest of the world by social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental factors. The World Wars, United Nations, Cold War, Korean War, space program and Vietnam, are all examples of topics that are studied. Current events are analyzed. The story of the United States and its people is a major part of the sixth grade program. For example, students learn how our nation has struggled to have the rights and responsibilities of citizenship extended equally to all men and women in the United States. Thus, the economic, social, political, and cultural history will provide students with a strong U.S. historical context. During the final quarter of the year, students develop a project that draws upon the skills and knowledge they have gained in their social studies program. Students will apply their problem solving and decision making skills to participate and activate their citizenship.

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