World History 7

Grade level: 7th grade (Two Semesters)

Pre-requisite: Completion of 6th grade History

Course description:
This survey class builds upon what students have already learned and begins with a brief review of early peoples around the world from Creation to the fall of Rome. During the first semester, students will cover the Byzantine Empire and Russia, the emergence of Islam, kingdoms and states of Africa, finishing in January with the rise of Europe and the Middle Ages. Second semester will start with the spread of civilization in East Asia and the return to Europe for study of the Renaissance and Reformation, thus beginning the journey into modern times. The course will conclude with a unit on the Age of Revolution, focusing specifically on the new ideas in government and science, and how these ideas sparked two contrasting political revolutions – the French and the American. At the end of the year, the student will have established a mental timeline that extends to approximately 1815 and prepared them for 10th grade World History.

American History 8

Grade level: 8th grade (Two Semesters)

Pre-requisite: None

Course description:
This course begins the first semester in 1600 with exploration and covers material through the year 2000. Each student is required to prepare a historic study binder that covers the materials needed for the East Coast Historic Study Tour that is supplemental to the textbook. Cross cultural activities include measurement of the earth and the gems of heaven from Revelation in science. Second semester begins after the students return from the East Coast Historic Study Tour. At this time, students explore the Constitution by actively participating in a re-enactment of the Constitutional Convention. Students continue to explore the social and cultural changes in America with a view to their place in the world. The history of the Civil Rights Movement is explored, as well as how it continues to play a part, not only in our society, but for those who immigrate to America.