​Welcome to the Social Studies Department of Lowell High School in Lowell, Massachusetts!

We offer students instruction in World History, U.S. History, American Civics, European History, Cambodian History, Psychology, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, Gender and Identity Studies, and the study of the City of Lowell. We strive to prepare students equally for college, career, and civic life. We emphasize real-world application of what we teach. We work to promote sound critical thinking, the ability to analyze sources of social sciences knowledge, and good citizenship in both local and global communities. We also offer enrichment opportunities through a variety of departmental programs and extra-curricular clubs and opportunities.
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— New and Noteworthy at LHS Social Studies --
For older departmental news click here. For LHS Social Studies faculty and our department in the news click here.

Applying to the Lowell Latin Lyceum (Class of 2025)
 
The Priority Application Period is over.
However, we will be testing again in late February and accepting applications
​until the end of the month as part of an extended application period. 
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(Click here for more information)

26 January 2021: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, one of the most important centers for U.S. history in the country has continued its free "History School" Program for students and families. For students and families who are looking for activities that help further your knowledge about America, click on the image above to go to the Gilder Lehrman site for information about the courses and free registration. All students are encouraged, but AP US History students are strongly advised to look into this. There are "courses" for all ages, from elementary school through 12th grade. Click here or on any of the images above to go to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History website.
We are America, a book created by students from Jessica Lander’s course Seminar on Diversity in America (SOC.4570), has been featured in media across the country. See here for a sample of coverage and here for the website. Ms. Lander and her students have started a movement that is now found in 23 different states in 36 teachers’ classrooms.
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