American History /Amercian  Geography Unit Studies grades 6-8

 Mrs. Jennifer Cromwell

2011-2012

Tuition: $30 per month

This course emphasizes mapping skills, historical information, decision-making, creative thinking, writing, and cooperative learning through three different simulation experiences. Heritage: Students work in groups to visit 15 historical sites in the U.S. Discovery: Students work in groups to cross the Atlantic and establish new colonies. Pioneers: Students travel in wagon train groups to Oregon in 1846.

Text:  none

In Liew of Textbook , many copies and student materials will be provided.  The Tuition includes a charge to cover these materials

 

Supplies

 Three-ring notebook

  Pencils

  loose-leaf notebook paper

 colored pencils

set of five tab dividers

 and back,non-erasable pens

 

 Unit Studies:  This course wil put emphasis on mapping skills , historical information, decision making, creative thinking, research skills, writing, and cooperative learning  through three different unit studies

 

         Heritage: Students will work with others in a group in an attempt to be the fastest group to travel to 15 different sites in the U.S.. This study will help students  become familiar with many different aspects of U.S. history as well as the geography of the U.S.

          

         Discovery: Students will learn about mysteries, hardships, and excitement faced by early American Colonists by role-playing colonist coming to America.  Students will work in groups to cross the Atlantic and establish a new colony.

 

          Pioneers:  Students will be in wagon train groups heading for Oregon in 1846.  They will face challenges forcing them to make decisions early pioneers had to make on the trail west.

      

        

World History/World Geography- Unit Studies for grades 6-8: Mrs. Jennifer Cromwell

• WILL NOT BE OFFERED UNTIL THE 2012-2013 academic year.