6th Grade: This week, the 6th-grade students will continue to learn about the geography of ancient China to gain a better understanding of the world before delving into its history. After studying geography, they will be completing a DIY timeline activity and beginning to explore the Chinese dynasties starting with the Xia Dynasty.

 

7th Grade: This week, the 7th-grade students will be continuing their lessons on the Illinois Constitution. They will be learning about the voting and election process, the state lawmaking process, and local government. Once they have gained insight into these three topics, they will begin preparing for the Illinois Constitution Exam. To prepare, they will take a practice test and receive a study guide. The Illinois Constitution Test is scheduled to take place on April 5th.

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will be studying World War I. They will learn about the beginnings of the war and its impact on the homefront. 

 

History Day: Students should work outside of class to start getting ideas for their History Day projects! 

 

Poster Requirements:
- Trifold Poster - 36 x 48
- Any Color