Dual Language Immersion History and Social Sciences 8

This course focuses on the study of historical events through civic and economic lenses and inquiry, encouraging students to make connections between historical and current issues as a base for implementing change in society. They will recognize and practice their roles and responsibilities as both American and global citizens. United States History will focus on the major events rooted in the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and subsequent amendments. Students will examine primary and secondary sources, including written and oral histories, images, and artifacts, and will conduct independent and collaborative research projects. In addition, historical thinking skills and processes—such as chronological reasoning, identifying and evaluating multiple perspectives, using and understanding sources, analyzing cause and effect relationships, and applying evidence-based reasoning—will be integrated throughout the year. As part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, students engage in inquiry-driven learning that promotes critical thinking, global connections, and civic responsibility. This course fulfills the Arizona History and Social Science Standards for 8th grade and is taught entirely in Spanish as part of the Dual Language Immersion program, enabling students to meet standards while advancing their Spanish proficiency.