6th Grade: This week, the 6th grade, students will learn how the development of agriculture brought about a significant transformation in the way people lived during the Neolithic Age. We will explore in-depth how the shift from hunting and gathering to farming not only changed the way people sourced their food but also deeply impacted history by paving the way for the formation of communities and the first cities.

 

7th Grade:  This week, the 7th grade, students will be delving deeply into the intricate workings of the economy and society in the 13 Colonies. They will be examining the historical practice of mercantilism, as well as the intricacies of the triangular trade that took place between the colonies, Europe, and Africa. In addition, they will explore the concept of indentured servitude, which was a form of labor that was practiced in the colonies, and the ways in which slavery was intertwined with the economic system of the time
 

 

8th Grade: This week the, 8th grade, students will begin to wrap up their study on the life and times of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. To conclude their research, the students will participate in our very first Mock Trial! During this trial, the students will get the opportunity to take on different roles such as prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses, jury members, and one student who will act as a judge. Through this simulation, students will be able to experience a glimpse into the judicial system of America and gain an in-depth understanding of how it works. They will be required to present their arguments and evidence and make critical decisions on whether President Andrew Jackson was a hero or a villain.