Principles of the Constitution | 8th graders created visuals to help them remember the principles of the Constitution: popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, individual rights, republicanism, checks & balances, and limited government.

Founding Ideals |  Students in 8th grade began reflecting on the stories we connect to the founding of our nation.  They also looked at the stories that aren't always told but highlight the many people striving to make our founding ideals true.

Elements of a Civilization | 6th grade students analyzed several image sets to determine what elements were important to a civilization.  Students looked at image sets that represented advanced cities, advanced technology, record keeping & writing, agriculture, and complex institutions.

Silhouette Narratives |  Students in 7th grade developed silhouette narratives inspired by artist, Kara Walker.  Their narratives focused on the untold stories of the individuals enslaved by our nation's First President, George Washington.

Critical Thinking One-Pager | Each class in Jr. High has been assigned a critical thinking one-pager to show their understanding of our current study units.  Students in 6th grade (shown above) have been looking into the factors that changed Germany from a democracy to a dictatorship.  7th grade students have been analyzing the factors that increased tensions between Great Britain and the colonists prior to the American Revolution.  Last, 8th graders have been examining the impacts of the Plessy v. Ferguson decision on the nation's history.