Classes
U.S. History 6
In 6th grade we explore American history from pre-European America through the War for Independence and all the way to the pioneers and the Oregon Trail. This year we will be travelling to Memphis to visit the Civil Rights Museum as well.
U.S. History 7
In 7th Grade we start with the build up to the Civil War, looking at how slavery, economics and politics led the country to a boiling point. Then we move all the way through to the industrial age. This year we will be travelling to Memphis to visit the Civil Rights Museum as well. We also take the U.S. Constitution test in the fall.
U.S. History 8
We will be starting up with Imperial America in the Caribbean and working our way up to the present. We will also be taking the Illinois Constitution test this year and traveling to Washington D.C. in the spring!