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**Through this school year we will be focusing on many concepts and idea.**  **Our first section is the introduction to Geography. We will study throughout the year countries in Europe, Countries in Africa, and the United States of America. We will learn to identify each counrty or states location on a blank map. As well as learning counrties and the states, we will take a look at the major bodies of water surrounding these contients/countries. After learning about one of the major areas, we will have a map test. You will get plenty of notice for this. On the other hand we will have a party.**

**Another subject area we will focus on is social studies. We will embark on historical journeys that pertain to the history of the United States. The Revolutionary War and the Civil War are our two main focuses this year, and we will dicuss and learn about the major battles that took place. On the other side we will learn about other significant historical aspects that happened during these times. Also, we will learn a little bit of information about each president from George Washington to Barack Obama. Are you Republican or a Democrat? We'll explain the differences between these two political parties along with our presidential unit.**    