| Social Studies
In Social Studies, the goal is for all students to develop a deep, rich network of understandings related to the world around them. The objectives and competencies included in this curriculum deal with history, geography, economics, and civics from a diverse, global perspective. Students engage in projects that require them to apply Social Studies skills in real-world contexts.
Grade 8
In eighth grade, students are exposed to the history of the United States from colonial times to the present day. The content builds upon earlier U.S. history studies, but provides more depth and breadth. More attention is given to 19th century movements, U.S. Presidents, and our nation's role in world history events. Civics and government instruction includes domestic and foreign policy, types of government, civil disobedience, and voluntarism. Geography and economics are presented in the context of United States history. Eighth graders should also use historical analysis skills to examine the role of art, literature, media, and technology in the development of the United States.
20th Century
The 20th Century World History unit includes the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of contemporary events, ideologies, and the emergence of national organizations.
Civics and Government
The Civics and Government unit combines United States democratic principles, structure and historical documents with governmental systems found throughout the world.
Cultural Perspective
The Cultural Perspective unit includes communities, diversity, fine arts, humanities, folklore, holidays, media, and religious and social issues.
Economics
The Economics unit includes core concepts, such as supply and demand, goods and services, income, and employment, as well as United States and world economies.
First Global Era (1450 - 1750)
The First Global Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies, civilizations, and empires that existed from 1450 to 1750 CE as well as global trends during this time.
Geography
The Geography unit includes United States and world geography, map and globe skills, Earth characteristics, and geographic tools and concepts.
Historical Perspective
The Historical Perspective unit includes data interpretation, awareness and analysis skills, and the concepts of time, change, and continuity.
Technological Developments
The Technological Developments unit includes historical achievements in the areas of communication, math, science, transportation, and technological inventions.
United States History
The United States History unit includes events and issues pertaining to the founding, development, and expansion of our nation from its inception to present day.
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