Welcome to the Washington Middle School 8th Grade Social Studies Page!
Target Skills for this Week (October 22-27)
- I can explain the causes of Britain’s struggle to maintain control of the colonies during the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
- I can explain the consequences of Britain’s struggle to maintain control of the colonies during the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
- I can explain the significance of Britain’s struggle to maintain control of the colonies during the French and Indian War (1754-1763)
In Class: Students will be finishing their JobSpark packets for the field trip next Wednesday. They will also be completing a French and Indian War graphic organizer and taking an assessment on Friday over the French and Indian War.
Assessments
- Comparing and contrasting the European colonization on Wednesday.
General Overview of Course
Welcome to 8th grade U.S. History! I hope that you will find this class interesting, informative—and fun! You will be working very hard to develop new skills and understand new concepts this year. I strongly believe in challenging students through a variety of activities that will make history “come alive.”
This class is an exploration into the birth and development of America with special focus on the geography, economy, government, military, foreign affairs and the people who helped to shape the new nation. The class will begin with a look at Colonial America and the events that lead to revolution and independence from England. Students will examine the United States Constitution and the major debates that helped to shape the young Republic. Students will study Westward Expansion and the affects it had on Native Americans, the land and other nations. We will look at the causes and main events that lead to the American Civil War.
This class is an exploration into the birth and development of America with special focus on the geography, economy, government, military, foreign affairs and the people who helped to shape the new nation. The class will begin with a look at Colonial America and the events that lead to revolution and independence from England. Students will examine the United States Constitution and the major debates that helped to shape the young Republic. Students will study Westward Expansion and the affects it had on Native Americans, the land and other nations. We will look at the causes and main events that lead to the American Civil War.
Announcements
- ID Badges are to stay at school and be worn at all times!
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