The middle school program is new to Jeffco. Numerous teachers at the high school level have accompanied students on the high school version. Students know and understand the chronological organization of history and are able to group people and events into major eras to identify and explain historical relationships. Students know how to use various processes and resources of historical inquiry. Students understand the nature of societies, that societies are diverse, and have changed over time.
Students understand political institutions and theories that have developed and changed over time.
Students understand the concept of government. Students understand the structure and function of local, state, and national governments in the United States.