Newsletter for October, 2012 Ms. Pamela Levicki 719.570.7575 Ext. 3162
7th and 8th Grade:
We have completed our unit on Europe and are currently studying the geography, major landforms and topography, along with the different countries of Asia – as well as their capitals. The students are engaged in an awesome map project detailing the countries and capitals of Asia – they are looking great!
United States History:
We are studying the earliest European settlements in the U.S.; Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth, and the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The students will know and understand why the Europeans wanted to come to America for reasons beyond religious persecution. We will explore the adventures and hardships of these first European settlers in America.
World History:
Our Unit on Europe was an excellent success – we researched different European countries, studied the landforms and geography of the region, located many European countries and their capitals on a variety of maps. Our research project had each student focus on a different European country, presented the information to the class, and created trivia question to use for European Jeopardy!
Government:
We have been focusing on the importance of the Framers of the Constitution and the impact the Constitution still has on our lives and government today. Students have engaged in lively debates regarding what is and is not constitutional. Aside from the basic ideas of the Constitution, we have explored the meaning behind many of its ideals. Along with the Constitution, we have discussed the amendments, and how they have impacted our lives today.
***REMINDER*** History Tutoring is available every Monday and Thursday from 3:30-4:00pm
Dates to Remember:
Ø Conferences – October 21, 2010
Ø Fall Break – NO SCHOOL – October 24-31, 2010 CLASSES RESUME TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011
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