7th and 8th Grade Update!

7th Grade:  7th grade students started presentations Monday May 7th and ended presentations today, Friday May 11th . Overall,  I was impressed with all the hard work the students put into their individual or group projects.  However, a few students were not prepared this week and this was a bit disappointing as I offered to help students at anytime, including staying after school or helping them in the morning.  With that being said, those that were prepared are right on course as we approach the end of the year.  Our next topic is the study of the 1920's with a focus on the Great Depression of 1929.  The students will be working through the end of the year as we have many things to cover and work to finish.  All 7th grade students know they need to complete all lessons in chapter 8 as well as read and finish all lessons in chapter 9.  I will update again this coming week as we get further into our Unit. Finally, I wanted to clarify for parents that the students are not required to turn in a final draft of their paper.  This was the only change made to their project.  I still need a typed Bibliography to go with their power points and all the other parts of their project.  Any questions please feel free to send me an email.

8th Grade: 8th grade students completed their World War II projects Friday May 11th.  The students who presented did an incredible job on their power points as well as their overall presentations to the class.  There are a few students who will be delivering their presentations Monday May 14th as we ran out of time this past week.  Once the last few groups are finished we will make an immediate transition into our current study of The Cold War.  This will be a busy week as we have a lot to accomplish before the year comes to an end.  One final note, I made one change to the project.  As long as students completed a paper, along with a bibliography and all other pieces of the project, I am not requiring a final draft.  However, if any student needs or wants extra credit I will be happy to give them points for turning in a final draft.  This is optional.  Any questions please feel free to send me an email.