Social Studies

Ms. S. Aguilera

Email:  snaguilera@sbcisd.net

Social Studies

6th-grade students will take:  Social Studies 6 TEA:02660060 2 Semesters Prerequisite: Social Studies Grade 5

Course Description: This course develops an understanding of selected contemporary world cultures and significant people and events that have shaped them. Students apply geographic, historical, economic, political and technological concepts with current events as an important theme. 

7th-grade students will take: Social Studies 7 TEA:03343000 2 Semesters Prerequisite: Social Studies 6

Course Description: Seventh grade social studies surveys major events in Texas history with an emphasis on the development of Texas as a republic and a state. Important themes include the unique heritage of Texas and its environment and geography. Economic development and the governmental structure of the modern state are studied. 

8th-grade students will take: Social Studies 8 TEA:03343100 2 Semesters Prerequisite: Social Studies 7

Course Description: This course focuses on the history of the United States from colonization to 1877. The emphasis is on the political, social, and economic events that shaped the present country. The course includes the development of the government of the United States and the Constitution as well as citizenship.