This course introduces students to key events, movements, and issues in American history beginning in 1865. With strong support from language arts, students will analyze texts, reflect in journals, complete research projects, and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Lessons emphasize connections between past and present, preparing students for engaged, informed citizenship. Assignments include interactive notebooks, novel studies, creative writing, and digital presentations.

The 7th grade social studies curriculum covers U.S. history from the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era through current events. Through interdisciplinary learning, students explore immigration, industrialization, war, civil rights, and modern social change. Language arts activities such as novel units, journal writing, and expository essays deepen understanding. Students use interactive notebooks to document their learning, while varied assessments—like quizzes, writing tasks, and group projects—foster active engagement and real-world application. Technology integration and digital tools help make history come alive and ensure students are prepared for 21st-century learning.