Charlotte Prep Grade 7

Grade 7 at @CharlottePrep, an independent PreK-8 college preparatory school. #CharlottePrepMiddleSchool

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Thinking critically today and making connections between the themes of Reconstruction. #OnePrep #CharlottePrepSocialStudies

[Charlotte Prep Grade 7 @CltPrepGrade7]

Introducing Reconstruction today. The image of the cup slowly leaking no matter how much tape was used to patch it is a great metaphor for the issues the nation faced long after the end of Reconstruction. #OnePrep #CharlottePrepMiddleSchool

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A beautiful day for lunch outside! #OnePrep #CharlottePrepMiddleSchool

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Completing an electoral map for the election of 1824 to determine if a corrupt bargain did indeed take place...
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[Charlotte Prep Grade 7 @CltPrepGrade7]

7th graders using their pocket constitutions from the @BRInstitute (and feather pens, of course!) to complete a scavenger hunt through the articles and sections of the Constitution. #OnePrep #CharlottePrepSocialStudies #CharlottePrepMiddleSchool

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A beautiful day for group work outside! #OnePrep #CharlottePrepSocialStudies #CharlottePrepMiddleSchool

[Charlotte Prep Grade 7 @CltPrepGrade7]

Demonstrating their knowledge of Westward Expansion #OnePrep #CharlottePrepGrade7 #CharlottePrepSocialStudies

[Charlotte Prep Grade 7 @CltPrepGrade7]

A bit of reader’s theater, game show style. Which one is the real Dolly Madison? #OnePrep #CharlottePrepGrade7
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[Charlotte Prep Grade 7 @CltPrepGrade7]

Using our #pocketconstitutions from the #BillofRightsInstitute to complete a scavenger hunt and answer questions about each article of the Constitution. #CharlottePrepGrade7 #OnePrep

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7th & 8th grade students had a blast at Camp Thunderbird! #OnePrep #CharlottePrep

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Reviewing for the final exam with #gimkit #CharlottePrepSocialStudies #OnePrep #CharlottePrepGrade7

[Charlotte Prep Grade 7 @CltPrepGrade7]

Industrial Revolution “Shark Tank” style. After learning about the cotton gin, steam engine, & interchangable parts, students brainstormed inventions to benefit 1800’s society & presented their ideas to the sharks. #OnePrep #CharlottePrepSocialStudies

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Today we played the Urban Game to illustrate the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Students were able to see how their villages changed over 100 years. 10 more rounds to go & lots more to add before we see a fully industrialized city. #OnePrep

[Charlotte Prep Grade 7 @CltPrepGrade7]

BUDEE was all about friendship & kindness today! #OnePrep

[Charlotte Prep Grade 7 @CltPrepGrade7]

Calling all voters! Creating modern campaign posters for the election of 1828 between Adams & Jackson. #OnePrep #CharlottePrepSocialStudies #CharlottePrepGrade7

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Color coding maps according to the distribution of electoral votes during the election of 1824 to determine if John Q. Adams won fairly or if a “corrupt bargain” was made... #CharlottePrepSocialStudies #OnePrep #CharlottePrepGrade7

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Today, we used QR codes to research dates & events about the War of 1812. Tomorrow, we’ll use our research to create a timeline of the war. #CharlottePrepGrade7 #CharlottePrepSocialStudies #OnePrep

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7th grade secret agents deciphering puzzles and coded messages to save the nation’s founding documents & escape the room. A great way to end our unit on Washington & the new nation! #CharlottePrepGrade7 #OnePrep #CharlottePrepSocialStudies

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7th graders are completing the “Preamble Scramble” today and sequencing the parts of the Preamble. #CharlottePrepGrade7 #CharlottePrepSocialStudies #OnePrep

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Today we took inspiration from Hamilton & wrote rap battles from the perspective of Federalists and Anti-Federalists concerning the ratification of the Constitution. #CharlottePrepGrade7 #CharlottePrepSocialStudies #OnePrep