The French and Indian War

This week, the 7th graders started their war unit in social studies.  Students started the unit by brainstorming what they already knew about war with an activity called a graffiti wall.  Students moved around the classroom and observed pictures, maps, and questions that had to do with different wars in early American history.  They used these images to ask question that will guide our unit.  Then, students acted out the French and Indian War.  We turned the classroom into the Ohio River Valley and students walked through the events of the war.  Now, students are working on their first menu item about the war.  Later this week, students will learn about the causes of the American Revolution.  They will examine primary sources from the Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, and Boston Massacre.

Questions for your 7th grader:

• What is worth fighting for?
• During the French and Indian War, did either side have a good reason for fighting