6th Grade: This week, the 6th-grade students will be completing their lessons on Egyptian hieroglyphics and their significance in Egyptian society and culture. Once this study is finished, they will delve into the Kingdom of Kush and explore how it influenced Egyptian ideas and interactions.

 

7th Grade: The 7th-grade students will begin a new unit called "Unit #4: Forming a New Nation" this week. Within this unit, they will learn about the compromises that emerged from the Constitutional Convention and how the Constitution created a "more perfect Union". They will also learn about the freedoms that the Bill of Rights gives us and why they are important.

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will continue their study of the Civil War era by examining significant events such as the Battle of Gettysburg and the subsequent Gettysburg Address, as well as the assassination of President Lincoln. Afterward, they will delve into the Reconstruction period and gain an understanding of how the country changed significantly following the war.

 

History Day: Last week, the students were taught inquiry skills. This week, they will put these newly acquired skills into practice by beginning their research. They will create a research plan, learn how to find reliable sources, and understand the process of organizing and citing their research. The organizers given to them will be used for submitting their three sources, which are due on February 19th.