6th Grade: This week, the sixth-grade students will conclude their study of Unit #4: Ancient India. They will reflect on what they learned before starting their study of Unit #5: Ancient China. To begin the new unit, they will engage in inquiry-based image work to learn about the culture, people, and society of Ancient China. Additionally, they will learn about the geography of the region.

 

7th Grade: This week, the seventh-grade students will continue their study of the Illinois Constitution. They will focus on an in-depth look at the three branches of government—Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. They will learn about the current leaders of each branch, what each branch is responsible for, and its structure.

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will be studying American Imperialism and the foreign policy decisions made by several American leaders from 1880 to 1920. They will be learning about how these decisions, while beneficial to the United States, caused alienation in other parts of the world. Additionally, they will be exploring the Spanish-American War, the reasons behind the United States' involvement, and the aftermath of the war. This will help them understand how the United States gained an empire and a new status in world affairs.

 

History Day: Students will learn about student voice and argument for their History Day Projects before starting to build their projects.