Exploring America 7-8

Teacher: Kelly Becich

Monthly Tuition: $75 a month
(see registration page for registration details)

Age: 7th & 8th graders

Curriculum: National Geographic, The Making of America *many affordable, used copies available

Materials Needed: National Geographic’s “The Making of America”
Additional Items needed include: folder with pockets and brads, notebook paper, pen, pencil, and map pencils.

Book List: (in order of when it will be needed during the year)
*Books may be purchased via the links below or from anywhere else, used or new. Books also may be available at your local library.
Grading Period 1: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Grading Period 2: Johnny Tremain
Grading Period 3: Out of the Dust
Grading Period 4:

Course Description: This course will start in 1492 and reach to present day, looking at the people, the journey, the struggles, good and bad, that has made America the country she is today. The course will also include a geography element, along with some historical fiction reading. A great class to help American History come to life!