8th Grade History
Civics and American History is a course designed to connect our past to our present. Civics will be the driving focus of our historical understanding, and this is a Civics course taught in the timeframe of American History as delineated in the NJSLS.
While students learn about the time period of 1763 (beginning of the French & Indian War) through the end of the Reconstruction Era, they will learn about the foundational values, principles, people, and laws that have shaped our world today. Students will also learn about a variety of perspectives on major historical events to broaden their understanding of our American story. Our major performance tasks will ask students to think critically about our past and form their own opinions on current events. Primary sources, like the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Declaration of Sentiments, Gettysburg Address, and others, will be integral in showing students the impact of the phrase “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” over the course of American history.
Google Classroom Information
Please click on this link to be directed to Mrs. Palamara's Blocks 2 & 3 Day B Google Classroom, where you will find all assignments and homework to be completed.
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE4NzM2MjEzMjc1
Please click on this link to be directed to Mr. Creange and Mrs. Palamara's Block 6 & 7 Day B Google Classroom, where you will find all assignments and homework to be completed.
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE4NzU3NzMwOTcx
Please click on this link to be directed to Mr. Creange and Mrs. Palamara's Block 8 & 9 Day B Google Classroom, where you will find all assignments and homework to be completed.
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjE4NzY3NTE2NDUy
Grading Policy
Tests/Projects: 40%
Homework/Participation: 15%
Classwork: 20%
Quizzes: 25%
Curriculum Guide
Please click on this link to be directed to the curriculum guide for 8th Grade Civics and American History
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uBshlW09JxmtXWjmRzlKqxnn566HOQpZ/view