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Eighth Grade World History:

Social Studies - Grade 8
Required - Full Year - Open to grade 8
Prerequisites: Open to grade 8

The eighth grade social studies is an integrated program of history, geography, and citizenship. A review of the map and globe skills developed in the 7th grade is presented. Students continue to learn how to recognize and visualize the facts various symbols represent. The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome and Medieval Europe are explored in more detail. The early civilizations of Mesopotamia which includes Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria, Chaldea, as well as Hittites, Persians, Hebrews, Phoenicians and Lydians are briefly observed. Location, climates, cultures, and economic importance of the various countries are studied. Student activities include use of audio-visual materials, oral and written reports, and class discussion. This course traces the development of humankind from the Stone Age period through the Middle Ages in Europe.

Homework Assignments (A1-2, A2-1):

Monday May 26, 2007
none

Tuesday May 27, 2008
10 TEST Thursday

Wednesday May 28, 2008
none

Thursday May 29, 2008
none

Friday May 30, 2008
none

Saturday & Sunday May 31 and June 1, 2008
Enjoy the weekend!

Homework Assignments (A1-4, A2-3):

Monday May 26, 2007
none

Tuesday May 27, 2008
10 TEST Thursday

Wednesday May 28, 2008

none

Thursday May 29, 2008
none

Friday May 30, 2008
none

Homework Assignments (B1-4, B2-3):

Monday May 26, 2007
none

Tuesday May 27, 2008
none

Wednesday May 28, 2008
10 TEST Friday

Thursday May 29, 2008
none

Friday May 30, 2008
none

Saturday & Sunday May 31 and June 1, 2008
Enjoy the weekend!

Resources:

Textbook:

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Seventh Grade American History:

Social Studies - Grade 7
Required - Full Year - Open to grade 7
Prerequisites: 7th grade placement

This course is designed to enable students to understand the relationship between the physical and human environments of Earth. Students in this course develop a greater awareness of the history, culture, and geography. Students study general topics in physical and human geography and then look more closely at the geography and cultures on each of the continents around the world, beginning with North America. The study of Geography is defined by the five themes, which generate the essential questions in each area for the investigations leading to discovery on the part of students. Students become familiar with major landforms, countries, and cities around the world, and develop their skills in research, map construction and interpretation, and critical thinking. Throughout the year, this course also includes an on-going exposure to current events and historical fiction, while continually working on improving their written and oral expression.

Homework Assignments (A1-1, A2-2):

Monday May 26, 2007
none

Tuesday May 27, 2008
9 TEST Thursday

Wednesday May 28, 2008

none

Thursday May 29, 2008

none

Friday May 30, 2008
none

Saturday & Sunday; May 31 and June 1, 2008
Enjoy the weekend!

Homework Assignments (B1-2, B2-1):

Monday May 26, 2007
none

Tuesday May 27, 2008
none

Wednesday May 28, 2008
9 TEST Friday

Thursday May 29, 2008
none

Friday May 30, 2008
none

Saturday & Sunday May 31 and June 1, 2008
Enjoy the weekend!

Resources:

Textbook:

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