Social Studies 8 Welcome to eighth grade social studies! This year I have many exciting things planned for our class. Starting with the study of the Reconstruction Era, we will journey through time exploring events in American history. This year we will be examining primary source documents, writing document-based essays, working on long-range projects, and completing class and homework assignments. Materials:You must bring the following items to class each day: 1. A spiral notebook 2. A blue/black pen or pencil 3. Loose-leaf paper 4. A folder with pockets Units of Study: Reconstruction A Changing Society Expansion and Imperialism World War I and The Roaring Twenties The Great Depression World War II Foreign Policy Demographic Change Domestic Politics and Reform Schedule: Single Block Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday Homeroom Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5: Reading Break, Class Academic Support Lunch Block 6 Block 7 Block 8 Double Block Days: Tuesday and Wednesday Tuesday Homeroom Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Lunch Reading Break Block 4 Academic Support Wednesday Homeroom Block 5 Block 6 Block 7 Lunch Reading Break Block 8 Academic Support I am available for extra help after school on Thursdays. Contact Information: rpiano@liverpool.k12.ny.us (315)453-1283 |
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