Great choice!

A community studies curriculum for middle school students can cover a wide range of topics such as
community engagement, local history, civics, and social issues. Here's a suggested table of contents for a course
on community studies for middle school students:

**Title: Exploring Our Community: A Middle School Community Studies Curriculum**

**Table of Contents:**

1. **Introduction to Community Studies**

- Lesson 1: What is a Community?
- Lesson 2: Why Study Our Community?
- Lesson 3: Understanding Community Diversity

2. **Local History and Geography**

- Lesson 4: Exploring the History of Our Community
- Lesson 5: Mapping Our Community
- Lesson 6: Local Landmarks and Historical Figures

3. **Community Engagement and Civics**

- Lesson 7: The Importance of Community Involvement
- Lesson 8: Roles and Responsibilities of Community Members
- Lesson 9: Understanding Local Government and Civic Engagement

4. **Social Issues and Community Action**

- Lesson 10: Identifying Social Issues in Our Community
- Lesson 11: Promoting Positive Change in Our Community
- Lesson 12: Taking Action: Community Service Projects

5. **Culminating Project: Our Community

Showcase**
- Lesson 13: Planning Our Community Showcase
- Lesson 14: Presenting Our Findings to the Community
- Lesson 15: Reflection and Celebration

Each lesson can include interactive activities, discussions, group projects, and field trips to help students engage
with their local community and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. If you'd like to delve
deeper into any specific area or have particular activities in mind, feel free to let me know!