NYS Grades 7 & 8 Curriculum
Grades 7 and 8: History of the United States and New York State
In Grades 7 and 8, students will examine the United States and New York State through a historical lens. The two-year
sequence is arranged chronologically, beginning with the settlement of North America by Native Americans∗ and ending with an examination of the United States in the 21st century. Although the courses emphasize the skill of chronological reasoning and causation, the courses also integrate the skills and content from geography, politics, economy, and culture into the study of history.
Teachers are encouraged to incorporate local features of state history in the course, such as the Dutch in the Hudson Valley, the Germans in the Schoharie Valley, the French in the Champlain Valley, Fort Niagara, the Brooklyn Naval Yard, the Seneca Falls Convention, Underground Railroad locations, war memorials, and other features in their community.
In Grades 7 and 8, students will examine the United States and New York State through a historical lens. The two-year
sequence is arranged chronologically, beginning with the settlement of North America by Native Americans∗ and ending with an examination of the United States in the 21st century. Although the courses emphasize the skill of chronological reasoning and causation, the courses also integrate the skills and content from geography, politics, economy, and culture into the study of history.
Teachers are encouraged to incorporate local features of state history in the course, such as the Dutch in the Hudson Valley, the Germans in the Schoharie Valley, the French in the Champlain Valley, Fort Niagara, the Brooklyn Naval Yard, the Seneca Falls Convention, Underground Railroad locations, war memorials, and other features in their community.
BPS Grade 7 & 8
Curriculum GuideS
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BPS Grade 7 & 8 DBA Timeline
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NYS Social Studies Resource Toolkit
NYS K-8 Framework Revised March 2016
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Grade 7 US PPTs
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