History History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. Napoleon Bonaparte

6th Grade Ancient History Early humans Hunters/gatherers Beginning of agriculture Early towns and cities First civilizations The Fertile Crescent Ancient Israel Egypt Greece Rome

7th Grade Medieval History Fall of the Roman Empire Byzantine Empire Rise of Islam African Kingdoms Medieval Japan Middle Ages in Europe Renaissance Empires in America The Enlightenment

8th grade American History Colonial America The Revolution Creating a Nation How our government works Early challenges Expansion Industrial life and agricultural life Manifest Destiny The Civil War Western Frontier Industrialization Immigration

Goals and objectives To gain an understanding of past events and how they impact the present To use the tools of historians and archeologists to learn about the past To read increasingly complex nonfiction with strong comprehension To interpret graphs, charts, and maps To differentiate between primary and secondary sources To recognize cause and effect To write using text based evidence to support ideas

Materials Textbook Supplemental readings First person accounts Websites Music Artifacts Political Cartoons

Assessments 30 % tests/quizzes 30 % classwork/homework 30 % projects 10 % participation

Expectations Come to class prepared with all material Turn in completed work on time Engage in learning Seek help when necessary Make up any missed work Be positive