History

Critical Examination of the Past

Aligned with NCSS and NAIS standards, our Middle School history curriculum is built on the belief that examining and understanding the past is paramount in preparing students for the future. Students gain a solid foundation of historical knowledge while learning to analyze multiple perspectives and develop critical reading, writing, and discussion skills.

Following our philosophy of “making the world larger as the student grows older,” the program expands students’ awareness of the world around them. Coursework prepares boys for Upper School, culminating in the eighth grade Capstone Project — a trimester-long, interdisciplinary experience combining research, writing, collaboration, interviews, and a formal presentation to peers and faculty.

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Visiting Author: Great Art Is ‘Bedrock of the Human Story’
Visiting Author: Great Art Is ‘Bedrock of the Human Story’

Patrick Bringley, a New York Times bestselling author, spoke to Upper School students about grief — and the solace and meaning he ended up finding through his decade of work as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Upper School Math Team Shines at Opening Match
Upper School Math Team Shines at Opening Match

Brunswick opened the Fairfield County Math League season with a commanding first-place finish, earning 107 points to top a field of 25 public and private schools on Wednesday.

Giant Waves and Ocean Mystery Captivate Upper Schoolers
Giant Waves and Ocean Mystery Captivate Upper Schoolers

Science, adventure, exploration, great white sharks — and giant ocean waves — were the subject of a lively Upper School talk in Baker Theater on Thursday, September 18.