A Day in History

This year Walton’s seventh grade students in US History II are discovering a World Power in the making while also learning how a nation split by civil war becomes a global superpower. The change did not come without major hurdles, both worldwide and within our borders. Students will also soon discover how a nation that wanted to remain an isolationist country got involved in world politics.

Currently, classes have covered Reconstruction and Segregation, Westward Expansion, and took a few days to remember 911. The students watched and discussed a National Geographic documentary and “Flight 93: The Flight that Fought Back”. After viewing these films, the students wrote their thoughts about Sept. 11, 2001. There were some really insightful and emotion-filled essays.

Mr. Hansell’s classes are now heading toward their study of Industrialization, Urbanization, and Immigration. America will indeed become a world power. Seventh graders will also work with the librarian during their twenties unit to better search online, discover the most appropriate online sources and create final research products.

Everyone is excited about the new on-line textbook. No more turning to page whatever!  The text does some pretty awesome stuff and should be a great tool for the classroom. It can even read out loud!

The kids are great and the year is flying by.

 Mike Hansell