Middle School Social Studies

In 6th grade history this week, we took our unit test on the American Revolution. In addition, we revisited our study of Asia, as we learned about the history of Asian kites. We began our kite slideshow project in groups, and the week culminated with a geography test on Asia. Students have been preparing for this test for weeks and should have done really well!

Next week, we will finish our geography mini-unit on Asia as we share our slideshows and construct our very own kites!  Presentations will take place during block periods on Tuesday or Wednesday. On Thursday, we will head back to the United States timeline as we begin discussing the Articles of Confederation. 

The seventh grade is pointing to the exam on 19 May.  We will continue with the Holocaust this week, move into a study of World War II, ending with a brief project on the Rescuers during the Holocaust.  Coming up during block period on 12 and 13 May is a test on World War I, the Holocaust, and World War II.  Study guides will be forthcoming block period this week.  We look forward to a strong ending to the year.

8th grade:
In 8th grade history this week, students explored the vibrant and nuanced cultures of Greek city-states. Specifically, students learned about the foundations of democracy as implemented in the Athenian government. They then wrote a DBQ analysis comparing various aspects of Athenian and Spartan culture to determine where the differences and similarities lay, and which they would prefer for themselves.

Next week, our unit on Ancient Rome will include a look at the organization and function of the Roman Republic followed by the rise and fall of the great Roman Empire. Students should also spend this weekend preparing for their Roman archeology project by choosing their artifacts and gathering the necessary materials to construct them.