6th Grade: This week, the 6th-grade students will continue studying the Middle East and its various cultures, societies, and religions. They will begin exploring the origins of Judaism, the first monotheistic religion. They will discuss the importance of Abraham, Moses, David, and Solomon in the history of the Israelites. They will also examine how the teachings of Judaism have survived to the present day.

 

7th Grade: The 7th-grade students will be studying the formation of our nation this week. The focus will be on the constitutional convention, including its opening, the issues that were discussed, and the resolution that came in the form of our constitution. This will lead us to discuss how the Constitution created "a more perfect Union."

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will conclude their study of the Civil War and reflect on what they have learned. They will cover key topics such as battles and notable individuals. Additionally, they will receive the study guide for the upcoming summative test scheduled on February 13th.

 

History Day: All of the students have started their research for their History Day projects. This week, they will be given class time to work on their projects. During this time, they will search for sources and update their thesis statements to better align with the sources they have found. On February 19th, students must submit three sources: one primary, one secondary, and one of their choice, along with updated thesis statements.