8 th Grade Social Studies

8th Grade Social Studies

WORLD HISTORYMRS. VERONICA WALSH

HARRISON GROUP

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

Curriculum• “Grade Eight students will commence their study of world

history, beginning with early civilizations and progressing to the medieval global connections that laid the foundations for the modern world. This study will segue into the first year of social studies at the high school.” (http://www.nutleyschools.org/dept/6/)

• Text: JOURNEY ACROSS TIME The Early Years

Requirements• Effort• Participation• Creativity• Homework completion• Research• Writing• Reading/Analyzing• Projects (in class and at home)• Being Prepared

Marking Period Grade

• 40% Tests• 30% Quizzes• 30% Homework

Contact• http://www.nutleyschools.org/olc/teacher.asp

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