JA 8 A Civics: Aug. 29-Sep. 2

This week we continue our discussion of the English roots of American democracy & then we will examine some of the major events that played a role in the development of the American system of government. We will look at the causes & effects of the American Revolution, and we will look closely at the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is one of the most important documents in history; and we will examine why.

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http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/Launch?id=210

World History: Aug. 29- Sep. 2

This week we will begin our investigation into the ancient civilization of Greece. This is truly the birthplace of Western civilization. We will discuss how geography played a role in the development of culture, religion, and politics. We will examine the significant contributions made by the Greeks in philosophy, architecture, science, and the arts. Towards the end of the week we will examine the empire of Alexander the Great and the spread of Greek culture through his conquests.

American Govt./ Econ. Aug. 29- Sep. 2

This week we will continue investigating the roots of American Democracy. This week we will focus on the unrest that existed in the English colonies & how it created the call for independence from the British. We will investigate how the colonists took "old" ideas from political thinkers such as Locke & Montesquieu to create what would become the foundations of American government. Later in the week we will focus on Thomas Paine's Common Sense (at left), & the Declaration of Independence, chiefly written by Thomas Jefferson (at right)!

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http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/Launch?id=616

JA 8 A Civics: Aug. 22-26

This week we will begin our investigation of the roots of American Democracy. We will examine our English heritage & how it has influenced our form of government. We will also discuss some of the history of the English colonies & the unrest that errupted into the American Revolution. We will discuss how the founders looked to the past for ideas about how to govern. Much of this material will hopefully be review from prior Social Studies classes.

World History: Aug. 22-26

This week we will finish up our investigation of ancient Egypt by looking at its culture, religion, and achievements. Remember that your Ch. 2 Packet is due on Monday this week! Then we will begin to look at people and ideas on the move. Emphasis will be placed on how trade routes helped shape culture, language, religion and politics in the Ancient World. We will examine the origins of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. We will examine the similarities and differences of the religions and how they changed over time. We will also investigate Indo-Europeans and seafaring traders.

American Govt./ Econ. Aug. 22-26

This week we will continue examining the role of government in our lives before moving on to the origins and foundations of the American system of government. We will examine the people & events that influenced what our government looks like to this day. Emphasis will be placed on the events surrounding the American Revolution; as well as the key figures involved in the major historical event.

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year!

Welcome back to returning & new students! As we head into an exciting new school year, be sure to check my block for class updates, links, & other information throughout the school year. Remember, you can always leave comments if you have any questions about due dates or other concerns at any time. There are several helpful links to important websites like Mygradebook & Renaissance (AR Reading). Let's work together & make this our best year yet!