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Welcome to 8C Curriculum Night!!

Join Mr. Thomas for an overview of the 8th-grade Social Studies curriculum covering American History, World History, Civics/Government, Geography, and Economics. Learn about key topics like the Revolution, Constitution, Three Branches of Government, and more. The curriculum delves into WWII, Civil Rights, Contemporary World, and global influences. Enrichment activities, extra credit opportunities, and grading system details will be discussed. Contact Mr. Thomas via email mthomas@kyrene.org or visit the classroom website for more information. Join us for an engaging and informative session!

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Welcome to 8C Curriculum Night!!

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  1. Welcome to 8C Curriculum Night!! Social Studies Mr. Thomas

  2. About Mr. Thomas

  3. 8th Grade Social Studies American History World History Civics/Government Geography Economics

  4. Common Core 10 Reading Standards 10 Writing Standards Skills-based standards for grades 6-8

  5. Quarter 1 • Revolution and the new nation • Important Documents • Creation of the Constitution • Establishment of a new government • The three branches of the government • Electoral process

  6. Quarter 2 • Government -Local government • Citizenship -Rights -Responsibilities • Economics -Free enterprise -Consumers/Producers -Scarcity -Personal Finance

  7. Quarter 3 • WWII • Cold War • Korean War • Vietnam War • Foreign policy

  8. Quarter 4 • Civil Rights • Contemporary World • Connection between current and historical events • Culture • Influences of cultures around the world • Economics and Trade • Human Rights • Environment • How groups of people shape and create the environment. • Society and how humans modify ecosystems and natural resources

  9. Throughout the year… • Geography • Characteristics and interactions of places and regions. • Analyzing and interpreting geographic information (maps, charts, graphs, satellite images. • Cultures • Economics • Primary and Secondary Sources • Current Events

  10. Integration and More… Reading Writing Math Support for all core classes are given through each class. Enrichment activities

  11. Textbooks Textbooks stay in the classroom Make-up work may be completed using the internet and/or handouts from class

  12. Extra Credit Students may do write 1-page research papers on various topics for extra credit Up to one extra letter grade may be earned through extra credit

  13. Grading Point System • Class work • Homework • Projects • Quizzes/Tests

  14. Contact • Contact Mr. Thomas: mthomas@kyrene.org • Website: • http://sw.kyrene.org/aki • > Classrooms > Matthew Thomas

  15. Wish List Paper Kleenex Hand Sanitizer Colored Pencils/Markers Glue Scissors Games, Trivia, etc.

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