Social Studies 8 - ESL - World Studies

• MS 2022 Social Studies 8 - ESL - World Studies: History & Geography of the Americas

The 8th-grade Social Studies course examines early U.S. history in a larger cultural context. Additionally, students study early history and geography of South and Central America. The course follows both a thematic sequence and familiarizes the student with persons, places, and events from pre-Columbian times to the Revolutionary War. Major units of study include the Native Peoples of North America, Colonization, Revolution and Slavery.

Students will interpret and analyze data in various formats and will be able to formulate generalizations that allow them to compare and contrast historical highlights across time and cultures. Geography skills and current event topics will be incorporated into each unit of study. A special writing assessment, the Personal History essay, is also an integral part of the 8th-grade experience. Social Studies ESL 8 will also emphasize building language skills, such as vocabulary development, writing mechanics and public speaking.