6th Grade: This week, the 6th-grade students will continue their study of Ancient Persia, delving deeper into its empires and divisions, languages, and administration. Finishing this study will lead to a test on Wednesday, December 14th. 

 

7th Grade: This week, the 7th-grade students will be finishing up Unit #2: Pre-Revolution. As a part of their learning, they will be writing their first summative essay for social studies, which will teach them how to write a proper claim and use evidence effectively. The essay will be completed in class on Thursday. On Friday, the students will begin Unit #3: Revolution in the Colonies.

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will continue studying the various movements that took place during the Era of Reform. Specifically, they will focus on the movements related to education reform and the abolition of slavery. Students will analyze primary sources and learn about the prominent figures who played a crucial role in each of these movements.