We will be studying Ch14-17.  Chapter 14 deals with Europe in the Middles Ages.  This chapter will introduce the students to life in Europe during the Middles Ages.  Chapter 15 will explore the sweeping cultural changes in Europe known as the Renaissance and the Reformation.  Chapter 16 will examine European exploration in Africa between the 1400’s and 1700’s.  Chapter 17 will examine European exploration in North America, South America, and Africa.

7^th Grade Social Studies

Unit 6:  The discovery of oil, two World Wars, the Great Depression, and the Civil Rights movement all contributed to great changes in the political, social, and economic climate of Texas.  Chapter 16 describes the discovery of oil in Texas and the events that occurred during World War I and the 1920s.  Chapter 17 examines the effects of the Great Depression and World War II on Texas and its economy.  Chapter 18 discusses the economic and technological successes of 1950s and 1960s as well as important civil rights victories.  Chapter 19 explores the new, diversified economy of Texas, the emergence of cities, and the value of diversity in arts and culture.

8^th Grade Social Studies

The eighth grade class has been assigned a video project due Friday April 16^th.  This project consists of 4 chapters dealing with the time period of 1820-1860, (ch12-15).  They can use the Social Studies book, Internet, and other various resources to film a documentary.  In this documentary, they need to put key points from Ch12-15, which we will be reading and discussing in class.  They are ENCOURAGED to begin the project as soon as possible.  This project will take the place of 4 chapter tests in the book; it will be used as an assessment for these chapters.  In addition, the chapters include the Alamo and students may include the videos they did when they were in 7^th grade.

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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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8th Grade American History
We are currently in Unit 2, this unit deals with the American Revolutionary era beginning with the French and Indian War in 1754.  It culminated in the first presidential election under the new Constitution of the United States in 1789.  This unit discusses the crises that led to conflict in the Colonies, the Revolutionary War, and the republic and government that followed.  Chapter 6 presents an overview of the American Revolution; including the regional battles, the Declaration of Independence, and the final campaigns and alliances that ultimately defeated the British and created a new nation.  Chapter 7 explains the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, and the ideas that shaped the United States Constitution.

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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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