Newsletter for September, 2011 Ms. Pamela Levicki 719.570.7575 Ext. 3162
7th and 8th Grade:
Students began the year with a basic review of map skills, longitude and latitude, and the compass rose. We are now fully immersed in studying the seven continents. We have completed our units on North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. We are currently studying the geography, major landforms and topography, along with the different territories of Australia.
United States History:
To begin the study of America, one must examine this continent before the arrival of the Europeans. We studied the early migrations of the Native Americans, and their effect on this land. Along with the Native Americans, we studied the different European explorers and their impacts both on this continent and on Europe. We will begin to look at early Colonial America and its beginnings in our next unit.
World History:
To begin the year, students completed a basic review of map skills, understanding different types of maps, projection, and latitude and longitude. Our first unit covered the countries, topography, climate, and culture of North and South America. All World History students should be able to identify at least 8 different countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Our next unit will focus on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia.
Government:
What are rights? Why is it important to have a Constitution? These are just two issues that students have been debating in Government class. This past unit has covered basic civil rights and liberties, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and differences between a constitutional and dictatorial government. Our next unit will focus on the importance of the Framers of the Constitution and the impact the Constitution still has today.
***REMINDER*** Tutoring is available every Monday and Thursday from 3:30-4:00pm
Dates to Remember:
Ø Labor Day Holiday – Monday, September 5, 2011 – NO SCHOOL
Ø 1:00pm Dismissal – Staff Development - Friday, September 16, 2011
Ø Parent/Teacher Conferences – October 21, 2011 – No classes, conferences only
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