Social Studies Curriculum for Middle School

Middle school is a time of big changes for many students. They are inching into their teenage years, developing hobbies and interests, and beginning to wrestle with the big questions of the world. Their recent transition from elementary school to middle school has reminded them that more changes are in store soon, and they may begin thinking about their future career.

Middle school can also be challenging for parents, as children tend to ask to be treated like adults (even when they’re not quite there yet). These are the years when they’re starting to find their voices, exploring their passions, and developing opinions about society.

Regardless of where your child’s interests naturally lie, the topics discussed in social studies are valuable for every informed citizen. The goal of a strong homeschool social studies curriculum is to strengthen their civic knowledge, such as how voting works or how supply and demand can influence a local business. Social studies lessons should contribute to students growing into well-rounded adults.

Social Studies Curriculum for Middle School

A complete middle school social studies curriculum typically covers lessons that prepare them for their high school education and beyond. Middle school social studies bridges the foundational information of elementary school with the increasingly complex information they’ll later encounter.

Middle School Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum

Choose a grade level below to explore our full social studies curriculum!

Bonus Social Studies Activities for Middle School

There are many exciting ways to integrate your child’s interests into history lessons! Here are some fun social studies activities and resources to explore with your child:

Miacademy’s Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum

Our social studies lessons are designed to be as flexible as you need them to be. We believe that homeschool students learn best when parents can adapt their curriculum to a variety of learning needs and lifestyles. Each of our lessons gives you the room to include your own experiences, connections, and resources. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, we offer a one-stop shop for you and your child.

We have dozens of social studies lessons for students on any grade level, and we’re adding more all the time! Our lessons include engaging videos, fun activities, games, and helpful PDFs. Students can use our read-aloud feature for their quizzes to aid comprehension, and students can repeat any assignments or videos for extra practice. 

Additionally, supplementing with our social studies curriculum lets you apply learning in fun, engaging ways. Our site also gives students the flexibility to move ahead or slow down where your other curriculum will not.You can adjust the pacing and lessons to your student’s needs to help them grasp new concepts.

Furthermore, our curriculum is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Schools, Western Association for Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC). Our accredited middle school courses are designated as a Supplementary Education Program, meaning they meet the high educational quality standards  for a homeschool or distance-learning program. Our resources and lesson quality also meet state and federal standards, such as the C3 Framework for Social Studies. 

If you have any questions about how Miacademy or MiaPrep’s online social studies curriculum can benefit your child, feel free to chat with one of our friendly customer service agents! They’ll be happy to help you with any questions you may have.