8th Grade News 9/2/25

We are currently talking about the different colonies in the Americas made by Spain, France, Britain, and the Netherlands.  Starting to talk specifically about the British 13 Colonies on the East Coast of North America

Test on Sept. 8 - in 7 days

There is a quiz this Wednesday

Coming up:
           13 Colonies

7th Grade News 9/2/25

We are currently talking about the beginnings of Persia and starting to touch on how the Greeks began their society. 

First test is on Sept. 5 - three days from now

There will be a quiz next Wednesday

Coming up:
           The Greeks

Around the world in 3 years

This is the Ballad of Magellan that we watched in class today.  Use this to prepare for the quiz next Wednesday for when we start talking about the Age of Exploration, as it is related to what we will be talking about next week.

Indus River Civilization Video

This is the John Green Video that we watched in class today.
Use this to complete your homework assignment and to prepare for the quiz on Wednesday, as it is a brief summary of what I taught today.

8th Grade News 8/18/25

We are currently talking abut the European desire to create new trade routes with Asia and the discovery of the Americas, starting the Age of Exploration.  We will talk about figures such as Christopher Columbus, Samuel de Champlain, Walter Raleigh and others - along with the Native Americans that they encountered. 

Remember that there will be a test on Sept. 8.

Remember there is a quiz next Wednesday.

Coming up:
           13 Original Colonies

7th Grade News 8/18/25

We are currently talking about the beginning of major river valley civilizations, such as Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, Asia, and the Americas.

First Test will be coming up on Sept. 5.

Remember that there is a quiz this Wednesday

Coming up:
           Talking about the Greeks