6th Grade: This week, the 6th-grade students will begin wrapping up their study of Ancient India by participating in final classroom activities. They will participate in a simulation on Mohenjo-Daro, review the caste system once more, and participate in a job fair for leaders of ancient India. 

 

7th Grade: This week, the 7th-grade students will continue their study of the Illinois Constitution. The goal is to gain a solid understanding of the articles and amendments, as well as to distinguish the similarities and differences between the Illinois Constitution and the US Constitution.

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will study the Progressive Era. They will examine the reforms, presidents, and amendments that characterized this era. Additionally, they will focus on Women's suffrage and pay particular attention to the heroic figure of Alice Paul, who was instrumental in advocating for women's rights.

 

History Day: Students will have a day in class this week to continue their research and need to find seven additional sources, making a total of 10 sources required for their project. The due date is March 12th @ 11:59 PM. 
 
Please note that students can have more than 10 sources; any sources they use must be added to their annotated bibliography. The goal of 10 sources was set for students to achieve. Guidelines and rubric for annotated bibliography will be found on Google Classroom.