7th grade social studies 2011-12

Hello Seventh Grade American Studies Parents and Students,

Todays class was fantastic as students shared their homework and thoughts on the second amendment. We could talk for another two or three classes but move on we must. What a bright and informed class of young people. They really showed me today their level of maturity and responsibility as I got hung up in a special meeting and was late for class. Although Madame Jo and William Chambers were downstairs these students took it upon themselves to call over to my office and then actually send messengers to find me. Without too much of a wrinkle we had a fine class.

Assignments for Thursday class.

Please have a question ready for Ken Burns about his work, his take on history, his study of the constitution and the amendments or any thing you want to know about what he does and why he does it.

Assignment for Friday class.

Students should have watched all or a part (segment) of one of Ken Burns films. Many children took copies of one of his films home from my collection and others said they had his films at home already.

Best,

Steve