Social Studies
The Social Studies Core Courses
- MN Studies
- American History
- Global Studies
Elective Offerings
- In These Times
- World Cultures
- History Day
- Women's Studies
At Murray Middle School, Social Studies, students study Minnesota History (6th Grade), United States’ History (7th Grade), and Global Studies (8th Grade). Students come to better understand the current status of the world by studying the historical perspective of Minnesota, the United States and the physical and cultural make-up of the world. As part of the social studies curriculum, students have the opportunity to participate in the National Geographic Geography Bee, National History Day, and Model UN. We offer multiple social studies electives, including In These Times, History Day, World Cultures, and Women’s Studies.
Social Studies teachers at Murray believe in teaching historical thinking and critical inquiry skills to help prepare students for high school and beyond. We encourage students to become historians themselves and seek the answer for the questions they might have.
Accelerated American Studies & Global Studies Criteria
Students may take accelerated classes at Murray Middle School, we currently offer Accelerated American Studies and Accelerated Global Studies. These class prepare students for AP and IB classes in High School. Students are chosen based on their abilities & skills. It is not based on grades. A few of the criteria we look at:
- Active Discussion in class/notebook
- Strong Ability to active discourse in class
- Writing & reading skills for historical documents
- Summative assessments defended with sources
- Writing in History using a variety of sources
- Ability to work independently with primary or secondary sources (future DBQs)
- Not based solely on a grade
- History Day Involvement strongly encouraged
- Students are chosen to represent all of us at Murray Middle School
Welcome students to a great year in Social Studies!