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Fifth grade dives deep into U.S. history, starting with the development of our government following the Revolutionary War and continuing through to Civil War Reconstruction. Students analyze current events daily and discuss how they relate to historical events from the past. Sixth grade explores world geography and ancient civilizations. You will study the physical features and biomes found around the globe and learn how to read and create maps, graphs, charts, and timelines. Students investigate archeology and anthropology and learn how scientists use fossils and artifacts to understand ancient man. All of this gives context for your study of the Fertile Crescent, Egypt, India, and China. Seventh grade continues prehistory exploration of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China & India before we jump into our study of ancient Greece and Rome. After examining the fall of the Roman Empire, students explore the Middle Ages, especially as they relate to Europe. Our studies of e Reformation and Renaissance includes Shakespeare, reading and performing A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, or Romeo and Juliet. e year ends with a general survey of modern Africa, China, and India, with European imperialism as the common thread. Eighth grade picks back up on modern America in the late 1800s up through the modern presidency. e historical progression depends on the particular class being taught; sometimes explorations into women's suffrage, yellow journalism, or technological advances occupy more interest, depending on the personalities of the students in the class. During major election years, much more time is spent engaging in presidential debates and the electoral process.