8 th Grade Social Studies WORLD HISTORY MRS. VERONICA WALSH HARRISON GROUP “Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
Dec 31, 2015
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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