7th and 8th grade September Update!

7th Grade: The 7th grades students started the year by diligently tackling the issues that led our country to The Civil War of 1861 -1865. The unit covers topics such as The Underground Railroad, The Missouri Compromise of 1820, and 1850, Slavery and how to handle the issue of slavery with new states entering the union. Furthermore, students are gaining an understanding of the role important people played to help resolve the tensions between the North and the South. A few names discussed in class up to this point are; Henry Clay, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Garret, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Dred Scott. We have a lot more ground to cover before we reach the Civil War, but the students are working hard to achieve each goal set in class. The mid 1800’s was a tumultuous time in the history of the United States and many exciting events occurred that changed the direction of the country. I look forward to our continued discussions and explorations of the time period.

8th Grade: The 8th Grade Students started this year with an in depth look at the foundation of the 13 Original Colonies of North America. Included in our studies is a look at the rift between the French and the British over land in North America, which ultimately led to The French and Indian War. In addition, we have discussed the role the Iroquois played in the feud between the French and the British, and their interest in protecting the land surrounding the Ohio River Valley. The goal of this unit is for students to demonstrate an understanding of what happened to lead American Colonists to want freedom from the British. The students and I are on a journey of uncovering the road to the American Revolution.