Mrs. Powell – Middle School Social Studies

Posted on December 10, 2009, by Tai Powell, under Middle School Notes.

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6th Grade Social Studies

We will begin Unit 4.  Unit 4 consists of four chapters, Chapter 10-13.  In Unit 4, students will learn about civilizations that developed in the regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia, sub Saharan Africa, South Asia, East Asia, and the Americas.  Beginning with Chapter 10, they will learn about the rise of the Byzantine Empire and its institutions and legacy.  They will also learn about the characteristics and spread of Islamic civilizations.  In Chapter 11, the focus shifts to sub-Saharan Africa.  Students will learn about the West African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai, and the East African kingdoms of Ethiopia and Aksum.  Chapter 12 covers early civilizations of the Americas, including the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas.  Chapter 13 concludes the unit with a study of civilizations that thrived in China, Japan, and India.  In addition, we will be working on our books for publication.  Every Friday after Christmas break, we will be writing an historical factual book dealing with Greek Mythology.  I will allow them to research on Fridays; however, due to our strenuous schedules they will need to do some writing outside of class as well as illustrations.

7th Grade Social Studies

Texas Revolution video projects are due December 11.  We will begin Unit 4.  Unit 4 consists of four chapters, chapters 9-12.  In Unit 4, students will be studying Texas after gaining independence from Mexico, Texas establishes its own government before becoming part of the United States in 1845.  Statehood brought an increase in the population until disagreements over slavery led Texas to join the Confederacy.

8th Grade Social Studies

8^th grade is in the process of studying the United States Constitution.  We are discussing the Bill of Rights.  After that, we will begin Unit 3.  Unit 3 consists of 3 chapters, 9-11.  The unit overview is as a young republic, the United States was immediately confronted with a wide range of responsibilities, problems, and opportunities in the late 1700s and early 1800s.  This unit examines the presidential administrations of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.  It also discusses the major political, economic, and foreign policy issues that confronted the United States between 1789 and 1825.

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