at Merit Academy Middle School The History program at Merit
offers a comprehensive study of humanity’s past, helping
students understand who they are as members of a global society.
Historical knowledge is the background against which students
can understand the struggles of the modern world and the
problems of the future. Students who understand the struggles of
history make well-rounded thinkers and citizens because they
have a better appreciation of current international issues and a
deeper respect for the diversity of different cultures. Playing
their parts with Shakespeare at the The History curriculum is
arranged in chronological order, helping students understand the
historical forces that shaped the modern world. In 6th grade,
students review the medieval period and study the Renaissance
into 7th grade. In 7th grade, students explore the Reformation,
the Scientific Revolution, and European exploration of the
world. In 8th grade, students study the modern Age. The
coursework is rigorous. All courses re