Syllabus
8th
Grade Social Studies
Welcome to American History! We will learn about the development of our
nation through the careful study of five major categories:
·
Significant historical events
·
Geographic issues
·
Local and national politics
·
Social Sciences
·
Economic principles
Our primary focus is the period of Reconstruction
through the present. Our goal is to
understand our country today in the light of our past. This understanding will come to you as we
investigate ideas and events of the past.
Overview
of Content
1st
Quarter:
Reconstruction through World War I
2nd
Quarter: Roaring
20’s through World War II
3rd
Quarter: Cold War
through Present- From a Geo-Political Perspective
4th
Quarter: Post-WWII
through Present- From a Cultural Perspective
Classroom
Work
1.
Daily
Work- Reading, Writing, Weekly Current Events, Daily
Journal Spiral
2.
Projects-
Approximately one project per
quarter. Projects may be individual,
partner, or group work and vary in scope from interviewing a community member
to researching an economic event.
3.
Assessments-
Mastery of material will be demonstrated formally
with tests and quizzes, and informally with various interactive activities.
Grading
1.
Grades are divided into three categories-
Daily work, test/quiz, and projects. I
use a total point system and post my grades every Monday.
2.
I encourage students to monitor their
grades for accuracy and to give themselves an extra cushion in two ways:
a.
Extra
Effort- When a student shows initiative and brings
material from home that enhances a current unit, I make a note of it. If that student is within a tenth of the next
grade at the end of the quarter, it may raise their quarter grade.
b.
Family
Field Trip- Family trips to educational destinations in the
I am looking forward to
a great year with the students. I can be
contacted either by phone or email.
Email will receive a more prompt response!
Sincerely,
Jackie Haney
Jackie.haney@lz95.org 847-719-3726
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