8th Grade 

Below is the syllabus of the topics that we will be covering in 8th grade for Social Studies. Please know that we may not have enough time to cover every topic on the lists and that content could be substituted or added as the year goes on.  If changes occur, we will make notification of that in an email. Also be aware that because this is a social studies class, current events occur that connect to the curriculum and may be discussed.  If you have any questions about the topics or content that will be covered please feel free to reach out through email or call to make an appointment. 

COURSE CONTENT

Each section we will be studying a region by looking at:

Political- countries and capitals

Physical- major land and water forms

Culture- Government, Economy, Religion, Historical Development, etc

in addition:

Q1 Skills/ Oceania/ Western Europe

Native Tribes- Aborigine and Maori

How landscape impacts population

Political Development

EU and the UK

Conflict in Northern Ireland

Nordic Nations - Happiest place on Earth?

Vacation in Western Europe

Q2 Eastern Europe/ Middle East

Communism and impact on Eastern Europe

Genocide: Holodomor

Major Religions in the ME

Stereotypes of Middle East

Strategic Resources

Q3 Africa

Colonialism and impact on Africa

Africa Biomes Project

Apartheid

Lost Boys of Sudan/ Genocide in Darfur

Q4 Asia

Asia Overview

Asia Religions

India: Caste System

Cambodia- Totalitarian Regime/ Genocide

China- Emperors to Communism

North Korea- Communist Dictatorship

ASIA - Research Project- Museum Walk