Ms. Michele Ellenwood - Middle School Social Studies
Hello! My name is Michele Ellenwood and I am the Middle School Social Studies teacher. This is my 20th year with Merryhill School. I started my teaching career in kindergarten, then spent a few years in first grade before moving to middle school. I am the 6th grade homeroom teacher so please email me if you have any questions about what we are learning about. I look forward to teaching your student this year.
Updated Friday 02-14-2025 08:00pm
Classroom Notes
Weekly Objectives
5th Grade
Students can compare and contrast the relationship and trade relationships between Native Americans and European colonists.
6th Grade
Student can describe the current political and economic systems in Latin America.
Student can analyze how Latin America has been affected by dictatorships and reliance on the primary sector of the economy.
Student can track the efforts to change the government systems and economies in Latin America.
7th Grade
Student can connect beliefs of Hinduism to the caste system and other elements of ancient Indian life.
Student can compare Buddhism to other ancient religions (including Hinduism and Egyptian/Mesopotamian religions).
Student can analyze the motives for and impact of Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism.
8th Grade
Student can compare and contrast the characteristics of the Union and Confederate armies (size, access to resources).
Student can describe the outbreak, major battles, turning points (Emancipation Proclamation/Gettysburg Address), and conclusion of the Civil War.
Student can analyze primary source quotes about why people fought in the Civil War.
Weekly Assignments
5th Grade
Wednesday: Fur Trade and Dependency
6th Grade
Tuesday: Unit 3: Latin America Study Guide
Wednesday-Thursday: Study Card Speed and Trivia to prepare for assessment
Friday: Unit 3: Latin America Assessment
7th Grade
Friday: Venn Diagram: Hinduism vs. Buddhism
8th Grade
Tuesday: Perspectives on the War
Wednesday: Gettysburg
Thursday: Significant Events of the Civil War
Friday: Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination
Homework
5th-8th Grade: Complete classwork that is not finished
Ms. Michele Ellenwood - Middle School Social Studies
Hello! My name is Michele Ellenwood and I am the Middle School Social Studies teacher. This is my 20th year with Merryhill School. I started my teaching career in kindergarten, then spent a few years in first grade before moving to middle school. I am the 6th grade homeroom teacher so please email me if you have any questions about what we are learning about. I look forward to teaching your student this year.
Updated Friday 02-14-2025 08:00pm
Classroom Notes
Weekly Objectives
5th Grade
Students can compare and contrast the relationship and trade relationships between Native Americans and European colonists.
6th Grade
Student can describe the current political and economic systems in Latin America.
Student can analyze how Latin America has been affected by dictatorships and reliance on the primary sector of the economy.
Student can track the efforts to change the government systems and economies in Latin America.
7th Grade
Student can connect beliefs of Hinduism to the caste system and other elements of ancient Indian life.
Student can compare Buddhism to other ancient religions (including Hinduism and Egyptian/Mesopotamian religions).
Student can analyze the motives for and impact of Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism.
8th Grade
Student can compare and contrast the characteristics of the Union and Confederate armies (size, access to resources).
Student can describe the outbreak, major battles, turning points (Emancipation Proclamation/Gettysburg Address), and conclusion of the Civil War.
Student can analyze primary source quotes about why people fought in the Civil War.
Weekly Assignments
5th Grade
Wednesday: Fur Trade and Dependency
6th Grade
Tuesday: Unit 3: Latin America Study Guide
Wednesday-Thursday: Study Card Speed and Trivia to prepare for assessment
Friday: Unit 3: Latin America Assessment
7th Grade
Friday: Venn Diagram: Hinduism vs. Buddhism
8th Grade
Tuesday: Perspectives on the War
Wednesday: Gettysburg
Thursday: Significant Events of the Civil War
Friday: Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination
Homework
5th-8th Grade: Complete classwork that is not finished
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