6th Grade:
This week, the 6th-grade class is starting Unit #1: Historical Beginnings of Early Humans. We'll begin by studying cave art and ancient tools to learn about the past. We'll also explore key themes in world history, like geography and early human history up to 4000 BCE.

 

7th Grade: 

This week, the 7th-grade class will be wrapping up Unit #0: Intro to History. They will learn about the 7 key themes of U.S. history and see that while historical events can happen in different places and at different times, there are many common themes among them. They will also start the beginnings of Unit #1: American Before and After Colonization, where they will spend time learning about the different Indigenous peoples of North America. 

 

8th Grade:

This week, the 8th-grade class will wrap up Unit #0: Intro to History by finishing learning about the idea of turning points in American History and the notion of continuity and change. They will also start Unit #1: Launching the New Republic, which will have them learn about the people, events, and ideas that shaped America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

 

Reminders of what to bring to class: 

Chromebook & Spiral Notebook