Social Studies

National Heritage Academies aims to provide all students with a common and core Social Studies curriculum that gives them the building blocks of knowledge and skills. Our Social Studies curriculum is robust in the study of United States history from the earliest grades. It includes the examination of historical documents so students can demonstrate their understanding of the major themes, developments and turning points in our nation. The curriculum is strong in the study of United States and World Geography, developing geographic principles that allow students to comprehend and reason through current events on a national and international level. Students learn World History, including eras, themes and significant events that are central to understanding the experiences of other times and other nations. We build a strong knowledge of economic principals so students understand the impact of economic forces both internationally and personally in their daily lives. Additionally, the curriculum is comparative in examination of world cultures. This creates a point of reference by which students compare the freedoms of American life with non-democratic societies both historically and today. Our students will be reminded of the rights and liberties they enjoy with due reason to participate in and protect those liberties.