Middle School Social Studies

Welcome to Middle School Social Studies!

Mrs. Lipton is honored to be part of the Trinity Regional family since 1999. Mrs. Lipton began at Trinity as the Spanish teacher during her first year, and for twenty years, she was a 5th grade Social Studies and ELA teacher in addition to being the Guidance teacher for five years. She is now the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies teacher. Mrs. Lipton has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland, and earned a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from C.W. Post. She is permanently certified by NYS, and holds a Basic Religious Certificate. 

In 6th grade, students will study World History. Ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Greece, Egypt, Rome, and China will be explored. Students will also study the Renaissance and European Industrial Revolution. 7th grade students will focus on American History, starting with the arrival of early people moving into the Americas. Exploration, colonization, the American Revolution, and the Civil War are some of the topics that will be covered. American History continues in 8th grade, where students will examine Reconstruction, Westward Expansion, The Progressive Era, Imperialism and World War I, The Great Depression, World War II, and Postwar America.

We will face each day with a positive attitude, an open mind, and God in our hearts.