6th Grade: In 6th grade this week, the students will be studying the ancient region of city-states known as Sumer. The focus will be on understanding the characteristics of civilization and what it means to be a civilization. The students will also learn about social class through a sociology lesson before delving into the Sumerian social structure. The rest of the week will cover topics like government, religion, art, and technology.

 

7th Grade: In 7th grade this week, students will conclude their study of America before and after colonization by discussing the development of self-governing structures in the colonies. They will also explore how political precedent influenced the evolution of these structures. Students will then start preparing for their test. On Thursday, they will receive a study guide to work on in class. On Friday, there will be a review day. Finally, on Monday, October 31st, they will take their summative test on American Before and After Colonization. Additional information about the test will be posted on Google Classroom and discussed in class.

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will continue to delve into the topic of Manifest Destiny. They will be required to submit a single-paragraph summative essay by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 24th, answering the following question: "To what extent did American growth between 1810 and 1850 fulfill Thomas Jefferson's desire for an 'empire of liberty'?"  Information on this assignment is posted in Google Classroom.

 

Furthermore, the students will discuss the various perspectives of Manifest Destiny that led to the expansion of the United States boundaries throughout the 1800s. They will examine the impact of acquiring the Louisiana Territory, Florida, Texas, and Oregon Country on America during this time.