6th Grade: This week, the 6th-grade students will be engaging in an extension activity from last week, which will wrap up the study of the three major Chinese philosophies. Following this, they will look at the first dynasty of Imperial China, the Qin Dynasty. Throughout this study, they will explore the creation of the empire and its cultural expansion, conduct a case study on the construction of the Great Wall of China, and conclude by looking at the empire's demise.

 

7th Grade: After completing the Illinois Consitution last week, the 7th-grade students will be moving on to learn about the U.S. Flag Code. They will learn about the various aspects of flag etiquette and symbolism according to the U.S. Flag Code. They will have a closed-note quiz on the topic at the end of the week on Friday, 4/12. 

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th grade students will wrap up Unit # 5: A Modern Nation Emerges. They will learn about the Great Depression and the New Deal, which is the last part of the unit. They will have a summative test on Friday, 4/12, which will cover the US Progression to the US Depression. Students will receive a study guide to prepare for this summative test. Following this they will move on to their last unit, Unit #6: 20th Century Global Conflict and Social Change

 

History Day: Students will have one day to work on the sources they want to print for their project. Printing is allowed in class, and extra paper materials are given in class. They should also work outside of class. 
 
Poster Requirements:
- Trifold Poster - 36 x 48
- Any Color 
- Do not bring posters to school until May 1st!!