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 * Duration ** : One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** **11644** Social Studies, Grade 6: Sheltered (for English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; See page 25. **Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS**

In Social Studies: Grade 6, students study people and places of the contemporary world and basic Social Studies skills. Societies selected for study are chosen from the following regions of the world: Europe, Russia, and the Eurasian Republics, North America, Middle America, South America, Southwest Asia, North Africa, Sub-Sahara Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Realm. Students describe the influence of individuals and groups on historical and contemporary events in those societies and identify the locations and geographic characteristics of selected societies. Students identify different ways of organizing economic and governmental systems. The concepts of limited and unlimited government are introduced, and students describe the nature of citizenship in various societies. Students compare institutions common to all societies such as government, education, culture, and religious institutions. Students explain how the level of technology affects the development of the selected societies and identify different points of view about selected events. Various performance-based assessments, library research, and projects will be assigned and administered.

Social Studies: Grade 6 (PreAP), offers a more advanced level of study. In addition to covering the major aspects of the people and places of the contemporary world, the course extends the study to include inclusion of more detailed emphasis upon use of primary materials and documents, comparative study of the contemporary world areas, and interdisciplinary focus. The emphasis is upon critical thinking, independent study and research. Various performance-based assessments, library research, and projects will be assigned and administered.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility: ** See page 5
 * Notes: ** PreAP and G/T sections may be offered separately or in combination. Students must demonstrate high academic performance. Advanced-level products and independent research are required in this course. Summer Reading activities prior to the start of this course are required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

Social Studies: Grade 6 (PreAP/GT) offers a more advanced level of study. In addition to covering the major aspects of the people and places of the contemporary world, the course extends the study to include inclusion of more detailed emphasis upon use of primary materials and documents, comparative study of the contemporary world areas, and interdisciplinary focus. The emphasis is upon critical thinking, independent study and research. Various performance based assessments, library research, and projects will be assigned and administered. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and is taught using GT strategies. This course must be taken with PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility: ** Identified highly capable or identified GT; See page 5; Completion of OMEGA application and matrix.
 * Notes: ** This course is designed for the highly capable student and GT student. It is an interdisciplinary approach using GT strategies in Pre AP/GT/Omega Language Arts, PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the OMEGA Program. Advanced-level products and independent research are required in this course. GT students are subject to District Probation, Furlough, Exit Procedures. This course must be taken with PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts. Summer Reading activities prior to the start of this course are required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

 

In Social Studies: Grade 7, students study the history of Texas from early times to the present. Students examine in depth the full scope of Texas history, including the cultures of Native Americans living in Texas prior to European exploration and the eras of mission-building, colonization, revolution, republic, and statehood. The focus in each era is on key individuals, events, and issues and their impact. Students identify regions of Texas and the distribution of population within and among the regions and explain the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society. Students describe the structure and functions of municipal, county, and state governments, explain the influence of the U.S. Constitution on the Texas Constitution, and examine the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens. Students examine the rich and diverse cultural background of Texas as they identify the different racial and ethnic groups that settled in Texas. Students analyze the impact of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and industries on the development of Texas. Global economic interdependence as it relates to Texas socioeconomic concerns will be emphasized. Students continuously use primary and secondary sources incorporating basic social studies skills to acquire information about Texas. Various performance-based assessments, library research, and projects will be assigned and administered.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** Students must have passed 6th grade Social Studies.
 * Notes: ** **11744** Social Studies, Grade 7: Sheltered (for English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; See page 25.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

Social Studies: Grade 7 (PreAP), offers a more advanced level of study. Many of the concepts are the same as those in Texas History: Grade 7, except the presentation is more accelerated and in more detail. In addition to covering major aspects of Texas History, the course extends the study to include more analysis of primary materials and documents, as well as a comparative study of Texas with the history of the United States. The emphasis is upon critical thinking, independent study, and research. Various performance-based assessments, library research, and projects will be assigned and administered.
 * Duration: **  One Year **Grade level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** See page 5
 * Notes: ** Students must demonstrate high academic performance. Advanced-level products and independent research are required in this course. Summer Reading activities prior to the start of this course are required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

Social Studies: Grade 7 (PreAP/GT) offers, a more advanced level of study. Many of the concepts are the same as those in Texas History: Grade 7, except the presentation is more accelerated and in more detail. In addition to covering major aspects of Texas History, the course extends the study to include more analysis of primary materials and documents, as well as a comparative study of Texas with the history of the United States. The emphasis is upon critical thinking, independent study, and research, and projects will be assigned and administered. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and is taught using GT strategies. This course must be taken with PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts.
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** Identified highly capable or identified GT; Minimum See page 5; Completion of OMEGA application and matrix.
 * Notes: ** This course is designed for the highly capable student and GT student. It is an interdisciplinary approach using GT strategies in Pre AP/GT/Omega Language Arts, PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the OMEGA Program. Advanced-level products and independent research are required in this course. GT students are subject to District Probation, Furlough, Exit Procedures. This course must be taken with PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts. Summer Reading activities prior to the start of this course are required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **



In Social Studies: Grade 8, students study in depth the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction, which is the first part of a two-year study of U.S. history. The second part, comprising U. S. history since Reconstruction to the present, is provided at the high school level. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, cultural and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras; the creation and ratification of the U. S. Constitution, challenges to the early republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Using critical thinking skills, as well as basic social studies skills, including the identification of bias in written, oral, and visual material students describe the physical characteristics of the U. S. and their impact on population distribution and settlement patterns in the past and present; analyze the various economic factors that influenced the development of colonial America and the early years of the Republic and identify the origins of the free enterprise system; examine the American beliefs and principles, including limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights, reflected in the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents; evaluate the impact of supreme court cases and major reform movements of the 19th century and examine the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States as well as the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society; and evaluate the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of the U.S. Various projects and performance-based assessments will be included in the course.
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility: **  Students must have passed 7th grade Social Studies.
 * Notes: ** **11844** Social Studies, Grade 8: Sheltered (for English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; See page 25.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

Social Studies: Grade 8 (PreAP), offers a more advanced level of study. In addition to covering many of the same aspects of Social Studies: Grade 8, the course extends the study to include more detailed emphasis upon the use of primary materials and documents, independent study of American History until Reconstruction, and interdisciplinary focus. Students will be required to engage in compacting information and will be challenged with applying critical thinking to various assignments. Students will be introduced to types of logic used in historical arguments. Library research, computer technology, writing skills, and an interest in the humanities are basic essentials. Various projects and performance-based assessments will be included in the course of study in preparation for the pre-advanced placement courses at the high school level.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility: ** See page 5
 * Notes: ** Students must demonstrate high academic performance or will be subject to the District Probation Exit Procedure . Advanced-level products and independent research are required in this course. Summer Reading activities prior to start of this course are required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

__ 11843 Social Studies: Grade 8 (PreAP/GT or Omega) __
Social Studies: Grade 8 (PreAP/GT), offers a more advanced level of study. In addition to covering many of the same aspects of Social Studies: Grade 8, the course extends the study to include more detailed emphasis upon the use of primary materials and documents, independent study of American History until Reconstruction, and interdisciplinary focus. Students will be required to engage in compacting information and will be challenged with applying critical thinking to various assignments. Students will be introduced to types of logic used in historical arguments. Library research, computer technology, writing skills, and an interest in the humanities are basic essentials. Various projects and performance-based assessments will be included in the course of study in preparation for the pre-advanced placement courses at the high school level. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and is taught using GT strategies. This course must be taken with PreAp/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility: ** Identified highly capable or identified GT; See page 5; Completion of OMEGA application and matrix.
 * Notes: ** This course is designed for the highly capable student and GT student. It is an interdisciplinary approach using GT strategies in PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts, PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the OMEGA Program. Advanced-level products and independent research are required in this course. GT students are subject to District Probation, Furlough, Exit Procedures. This course must be taken with PreAp/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **