6th Grade: This week, the 6th-grade students will be concluding their study on Ancient China this week by exploring the Silk Road. This trade route played a significant role in globalizing different communities from various regions and continents, connecting them culturally and economically. The students will begin by learning about the history of the Silk Road, followed by how geography influenced it. To make the learning experience more engaging, the students will participate in a fun Silk Road simulation where they will earn points based on the goods they trade. Lastly, the students will receive their study guide for the Unit Test on Thursday, 4/25 - The Unit Test will be on Tuesday 4/30

 

7th Grade: This week, the 7th-grade students will begin studying Unit #6: Launching the New Republic. This unit will cover the political developments in the New Republic and help them understand what it meant to be an American in the early 1800s. Their focus this week will be on the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. 

 

8th Grade: This week, the 8th-grade students will be going deeper into their study of 20th-century global conflicts, with a focus on the Cold War. They will begin by looking at the reasons why the Cold War started and decide who was primarily responsible for its outbreak - the Soviet Union or the United States. Additionally, they will participate in a Cold War simulation that will help them gain a better understanding of the historical events surrounding this conflict. Lastly, they will explore the Space Race and discuss why it was crucial for the U.S. to be a leader in technology and science on a global scale.

 

History Day: The official History Day is almost here!! Outside of class students should be working on the finishing details of their projects. All rubrics can guidelines are found on Google Classroom. Students must bring their projects on May 1st - the official History Day is on May 3rd - more details to come about this.