Mrs. Marzano's American History Class

It is hard to believe that the final quarter of this year is here. Our eighth graders are almost high schoolers. WOW!

This term we will be studying the why and how the United States developed into a world power. Then we will discuss World War I. We will briefly look at the carefree Roaring Twenties followed by the Great Depression. We will then examine the rise of totalitarianism in some countries and how this resulted in World War II. Finally we will read the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell to demonstrate how corrupt and abusive governments can achieve and maintain power.  Of course, we will continue our discussions on current events' issues such as the election and current Supreme Court decisions.

This year has been one of tremendous learning and growing for all of us. May the students enthusiasm and interest travel with them to their high schools.

Have a wonderful summer and good luck in high school.

                                  Homework

Monday, June 9	1)  Read and answer questions on chapters 7 and 8 of Animal Farm. 2) Term Test Friday, June 13. 3) Notebook check on Thursday, June 12
Tuesday, June 10	1) Read and answer questions on chapters 9 and 10 of Animal Farm. 2) Term Test Friday, June 13. 3) Notebook check on Thursday, June 12
Wednesday, June 11	1) Complete essay on Animal Farm that you started in class. It is due TOMORROW. 2) Term Test Friday, June 13. 3) Notebook check on Thursday, June 12 TOMORROW.
Thursday, June 12	1) Term Test Friday, June 13, TOMORROW
Friday, June 13	Have a nice weekend!
Friday, June 6	1) Read and answer questions on chapters 5 and 6 in Animal Farm. 2) Term Test Friday, June 13. 3) Notebook check on Thursday, June 12

• American Nation Prentice Hall For use with our textbook.
• www.ushistory.org for Gazette
• www.avon.lib.ct.us our own town library's web site
• www.iconn.org a wealth of information for all ages
• www.kidskonnect.com/American Revolution for Gazette
• USA Today news
• CNN News
• Hartford Courant Newspaper
• New York Times Newspaper
• BBC News
• www.kidport.com/RefLib/UsaHistory/AmericanRevolution For Gazette
• www.theamericanrevolution.org For Gazette
• Smithsonian National Museum of American History
• www.nps.gov/revwar For Gazette
• www.kidinfo.com/American_History/American_Revolution.html For Gazette
• www.ushistory.org/march For Gazette
• Congress for Kids - Constitution For Living Constitution Project
• National Constitution Center For Living Constitution Project
• Constitution Center - Search by Topics For Living Constitution Project