What we study |
Our 7th grade curriculum consists of the early human migrations from Asia and the spreading of those migrants throughout the Americas. We discuss the impact of Spanish explorers on the native populations of both continents and the motivations behinds European's colonization of North America. After Christmas, we learn about the American Revolution and the Americas War for Independence. We will move on to look at the creation of our nation's government and our first presidents.
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8th grade picks up with Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase. We take a long look at Westward Expansion and the motivations behind why thousands of people take the risk of heading into the unknown of the western 2/3's of the North American continent. After looking west, we backtrack and examine the expansion of cities and factories in the North then compare this to the agriculture and slavery of the South. This sets us up for exploring the events leading our country to the battle between the states, the American Civil War. We will also spend some of our time learning the location and capitals of the 50 states.
About Me
I started teaching at Southern Boone Middle School in 2016. I earned a Bachelor's of History from Columbia College, I also earned my master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Columbia College. I live in Ashland with my husband and my two boys, both of whom attend Southern Boone. I have 3 dogs and 4 cats. I have a strong interest in history and I enjoy finding new ways to make the subject interesting and exciting for my students. I like to use technology in my classroom and try to do as much class work as possible digitally. I am always learning new things technologically that I can share with my students and they share things with me. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at [email protected]
I enjoy camping and canoeing during the summer. I like to ride my motorcycle on pretty days. I have a pretty great sense of humor and I like to joke around when the time is appropriate. We can have a lot of fun while we learn in my class, but we have to follow the expectations in order for this to happen. Having fun while learning makes the learning seem less like work.
I enjoy camping and canoeing during the summer. I like to ride my motorcycle on pretty days. I have a pretty great sense of humor and I like to joke around when the time is appropriate. We can have a lot of fun while we learn in my class, but we have to follow the expectations in order for this to happen. Having fun while learning makes the learning seem less like work.