8th Grade US History
This course will cover the beginnings of American history from the first Native American civilizations to the present day. Major areas of study include the colonial period, the Revolutionary War and the development of our Constitution, Sectionalism and the Civil War, American involvement in the two world wars, and the Civil Rights movement. Throughout the year we will examine the social, economic, and political ideals affecting American life. Students will be exposed to differing perspectives of events through primary and secondary source readings. We will also work on fine-tuning reading comprehension, note taking, presentation, critical thinking, and writing skills.
