6th Grade:  This week, the 6th-grade students will continue their study of the history of the four great empires of Mesopotamia. The focus of this week's lesson is on the Babylonian Empire, which will eventually lead us to the Assyrian Empire. We will spend time analyzing the Hammurabi Code and discussing the cultural achievements of the dynasties.

 

7th Grade: This week, the 7th-grade students will begin their study of the events leading up to the American Revolution. Specifically, we will examine the effects of the French and Indian War, as well as the Townshend Acts and the Intolerable Acts.

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will be concluding their discussions on territorial expansion during the 1800s. We will be focusing on the Mexican-American war, learning about its causes, effects, and multiple perspectives. The students will gain an understanding of why the U.S. was so divided over the Mexican-American War.