Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women – 6th Grade World Civilizations

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course will cover world civilizations throughout history. Starting with the earliest Hominids (Homo Hibilis, Homo Erectus, and Homo Sapiens) who emerged from Africa and developed into the first hunters and gatherers, this course moves to the Fall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, and the European exploration of North America. We will cover thousands of years of history. Students will learn the difference between primary and secondary sources, how to cite textual evidence, and how to read historical information. The class will engage in hands-on activities and field trips to the Walters Art Museum to support the topics covered. Grade: 7 **Course Title:** 7th Grade Geography: American History I (Pre-Columbus-the Civil War) **Course Length:** Year **Course Description:** This class is designed to enrich students’ knowledge of our nation’s experiences and development from the pre-Columbus Era to the Civil War, with an emphasis on the impact of geography on the development of American culture and civilization. Within this course, students will learn about the founding principles of the American government, the political, social, economic, and cultural elements that affected our nation’s progress, and the key people and documents that played a major role in the continued development of our nation. Major events students will study this year include, but are not limited to, the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Louisiana Purchase, Jacksonian Democracy, Manifest Destiny, Sectionalism, and the Civil War.