Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies classes at Reeves Middle School follow the Washington State Social Studies Standards.
Curriculum Resources:
- Rand McNally World Atlas
- Culturegrams
- History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond
- The Washington Journey
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Focus on geography skills and world geography 1st semester, then ancient civilizations second semester.
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First semester students will study/develop:
- History of the development and times of feudalism in medieval Europe
- geography
- Note taking skills
- Domain specific vocabulary
- Cooperative skills and social development
- Comparisons and connections between the past and present, and considering the future
Second semester students will work on the same concepts and skills while learning about Washington State history, including:
- Tribal history and current issues
- from territory into statehood
- Economics and government of Washington State
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Focus is on colonization to framing the U.S. Constitution to the Civil War
Emphasis: exploring ideas, issues and events.