Module #1 Introduction to Middle School History Overview of the course and importance of studying history
Module #2 Early Civilizations Exploring the rise of ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley
Module #3 Ancient Greece Discovering the culture, politics, and contributions of ancient Greece
Module #4 Ancient Rome Examining the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and its lasting impact
Module #5 The Middle Ages Understanding the feudal system, knights, and the role of the Church during the Middle Ages
Module #6 The Renaissance and the Enlightenment Exploring the cultural, scientific, and philosophical changes of the Renaissance and Enlightenment
Module #7 Age of Exploration Investigating the motivations and impact of European explorers on the Americas and other regions
Module #8 Colonial America Studying the establishment and growth of European colonies in North America
Module #9 American Revolution Analyzing the causes, key events, and outcomes of the American Revolution
Module #10 Early National Period Examining the challenges and developments of the young United States
Module #11 Westward Expansion Understanding the impact of Manifest Destiny and westward expansion on Native Americans and the environment
Module #12 Slavery and the Civil War Exploring the causes, events, and consequences of the American Civil War
Module #13 Reconstruction and Industrialization Studying the Reconstruction era and the impact of industrialization on American society
Module #14 Immigration and Urbanization Investigating the experiences of immigrants and the growth of cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Module #15 World War I Analyzing the causes, events, and outcomes of World War I and its impact on the world
Module #16 The Roaring Twenties Exploring the cultural, social, and economic changes of the 1920s
Module #17 The Great Depression Understanding the causes, effects, and responses to the Great Depression
Module #18 World War II Examining the causes, events, and outcomes of World War II and its impact on the world
Module #19 The Cold War Analyzing the origins, events, and implications of the Cold War
Module #20 Civil Rights Movement Studying the key events, figures, and outcomes of the Civil Rights Movement
Module #21 Modern America Examining the social, cultural, and political changes of the late 20th and early 21st centuries
Module #22 Global Interactions Exploring the relationships and interactions between the United States and other countries
Module #23 Economic Systems Understanding different economic systems, including capitalism, socialism, and communism
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Middle School History career
