As sixth-grade historians, you will take the first course of our two-year American Studies program. Your focus will be on civics, geography, and the history of New Mexico. You will learn about Native American cultures, the roots of American society, and important events like the American Revolution, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. We will use various sources, such as first-hand accounts, art, music, and maps, to help us explore social, economic, cultural, and historical topics. You will have discussions, work on projects, and practice your thinking and writing skills. As you learn this history, you will understand what it means for you, as an individual, to be an engaged and responsible citizen and why history may help you understand the present in America and the world.