* Students will be learning about current events by watching and discussing CNN10 news.

*Students will be reviewing US geography.

*Students will use grade-level text to explore Module 8

6th grade: Ancient Greece

• Lesson 1: Geography of the Early Greeks
• Lesson 2: The Glory of Athens
• Lesson 3: Athens and Sparta
• Lesson 4: Greek Mythology and Literature
• Lesson 5: Greek Art, Philosophy and Literature

7th grade: War and Expansion in the Americas

• Lesson 1: The Coming of War
• Lesson 2: The War of 1812
• Lesson 3: Settling International Issues