This course continues the overview of American history begun in fifth grade, providing an overview of American History from the 1860’s to modern times, We look at the people and ideas that shaped our nation during those formative years. Students will learn about important dates and people while looking for common themes that run throughout this time period.

Eighth grade World History features a chronological narrative of world history from the earliest civilization through the time of the Protestant Reformation. It focuses on the political and economic development of cultures, the influence of geography on cultures, and creativity in the arts. This course gives students a solid foundation in world civilizations, centering on the following: the beginnings of ancient civilization, the rise of classical civilizations, the Middle Ages in Western Europe, and the golden ages outside Western Europe. The study of World History in the modern period continues in ninth grade.