Eighth graders engage in the study of monetary currency while conducting research that focuses upon the time period of the Revolutionary War. The research is used to set the context for a class play. They pretend their is an auction and...

Young scholars use the internet to research topics on Ancient Egypt. They practice using new vocabulary and identify the types of food they ate and clothing they wore. They explain the role of the Nile as well.

Students use the Internet to gather information on Ancient Egypt. They describe the role of a pharaohs and what they wore and ate. They discuss why the Nile is important to the region and examine hieroglyphics.