7th Grade: 7th graders are continuing their studies of the Industrial Revolution. They recently took a quiz covering the events that occurred as the Industrial Era first hit the United States. The topics included the impact of Industrialization on cities, people, and the country itself. Now the students will develop a more in depth understanding of what happened as the country recovered from the initial shock of Industrialization and began to surface as a competing Industrial Giant in the world. In addition, before we arrive at Christmas break, the students will begin looking at how Industrialization would lead to the rise of the middle class and the eventual need for the country to look overseas for access to resources and land. Imperialism will be the focus when we return from break.
8th grade: 8th graders are in the middle of their Government unit. This past Friday I assessed their understanding of topics discussed up to this point with a 15 question quiz. The topics centered around The United States Constitution, the amendments, and the important people responsible for this great document, The Supreme Law of Our land! Over the next two weeks we will continue our study of Government. This will include a study of both major and minor political parties, a study of the responsibilities of the three branches of Government, and how the Electoral College works in the election of the United States President. Furthermore, we will look at how Federalism works at the state and local levels of Government. My goal is for the students to demonstrate their mastery of government related topics before we leave for the holiday break. I believe they will meet this goal!
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