Week in Review

Scroll through the weeks below to see what we have learned each week.

Week 1: September 8 - September 12 

7th-Grade
We jumped right into Social Studies this week. After a brief geography review we started our investigation into the indigenous cultures of Pre-Columbian North America/ We examined four geographical regions (Eastern Woodlands, Great Plains, Southwest, and Northwest Coast). We learned about how they lived. We explored how their lifestyles (food, shelter, clothing, etc.) were determined by the geography and available natural resources.

Key Vocabulary: Indigenous, migration, culture, Pre-Columbian

8th-Grade
We are started the first few weeks reviewing key concepts from 7th-grade SS to ensure we are prepared for the more rigorous content of the 8th-grade curriculum. This week we reviewed: The indigenous peoples of Pre-Columbian North America, European exploration and the discovery of the "New World", mercantilism and the colonization of the New World by European nations, the 13 original American colonies, the rise of anger among the 13 colonies and beginning of the end of the good relationship between the 13 colonies and the King. 

Key Vocabulary: Mercantilism, Salutary Neglect, Colonialism

Week 2: September 15 - September 19 

7th-Grade
This week the 7th-graders worked on their Native American Indian essays. They wrote historical fiction. first-person narratives from the perspective of one of the Native American groups we studied in class. They had an opportunity to share what they learned about how the Native Americans adapted to their environment and used the available natura; resources for food, shelter, and clothing. They were also able to show their creative sides by writing engaging stories. We finished the week learning about some important European explorers and their contributions to the world. 

8th-Grade
This week we briefly reviewed the causes of the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence,  and the events after the war that eventually led to the writing of the US Constitution. We talked about the debates between the federalists and anti-federalists and how their disagreements led to the inclusion of 10 amendments (The Bill of Rights) to the Constitution. This week we were able to review Amendments 1-4 and the rights that they protect.

Key Vocabulary: federalism, checks and balances. separation of powers. federalist/anti-federalist

Week 3: September 22 - September 26 

7th-Grade
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8th-Grade
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