Mrs. Powell – Middle School Social Studies

Posted on September 24, 2009, by Tai Powell, under Middle School Notes.

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6th Grade
We are currently on Unit 2 which will cover chapters 3-5. Chapter 3 introduces the Civilizations of Ancient Egypt and Nubia. Chapter 4 introduces geography and civilizations of ancient India. Chapter 5 will introduce them to the history of ancient China.

7th Grade
In October the students will be on Unit 3 which deals with the Mexican government attempted to persuade Americans to settle in Texas and live as Mexican citizens. These settlers soon rebelled against Mexico’s authority. Chapter 5 discusses the settlement of Texas under the Empresario system. Chapter 6 examines the breakdown of relations between the Texas settlers and the Mexican government. Chapter 7 describes the events that took place during the first months of the Texas Revolution. Chapter 8 explains how Texas achieved its independence form Mexico.

8th Grade
In October the Students will be on Unit 2 which deals with the revolutionary era of the United States. Chapter 5 deals with Crisis of the Colonies, chapter 6 The American Revolution, chapter 7 Creating a Republic and The Constitution of the United States, and chapter 8 Government, Citizenship, and the Constitution.

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