6th Grade:  This week, the 6th-grade students will be continuing their study of Ancient Egypt. They will be focusing on the social structure of Ancient Egypt, as well as key aspects of daily life for the five social classes.

 

7th Grade: This week, the 7th-grade students will continue their study of the American Revolution. They will learn about how Great Britain almost won the Revolutionary War, how hope was fading, and the "Pep Talk" that turned the tides of war.

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will be concluding their study of America in the mid-1800s. As part of the lead-up to Unit #4: A Union Challenged and Changed, they will be exploring the African American perspective during this time period. The unit will wrap up on January 22nd with a Summative Essay, and the students will receive more details about this assignment in class.

 

History Day: All students will learn how to develop historical questions, create a thesis, and conduct research outside of class for their History Day project.