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8th Grade GSE Standards
Click the image below to access the 8th Grade standards.8th Grade GSE Standards
In eighth grade, students study Georgia geography, history, government, and economics. While the four strands are interwoven, ample opportunity is also provided for in-depth study of the geography of Georgia and the government of Georgia. U.S. historical events are included, as appropriate, to ensure students understand Georgia’s role in the history of the United States.
8th Grade Curriculum Map
Click the image below to access the 8th Grade Curriculum Map.8th Grade Curriculum Map
Curriculum maps are used to communicate the expectation for instruction that will implemented during the 8th grade school year. This map provides an outline of what standards are taught in each unit. It also outline Connecting Themes/Enduring Understandings used in 8th Grade Social Studies . Enduring understandings transcend specific units and courses and increase student understanding and retention of knowledge.
Social-Studies-8th-Grade-Teacher-Notes.pdf8th Grade GADOE Teacher Notes
8th Grade GADOE Teacher Notes
Teacher Notes were developed to help teachers understand the depth and breadth of the standards. In some cases, information provided in this document goes beyond the scope of the standards and can be used for background and enrichment information. These notes can also be used as an at home resource for parents to get an in depth understanding of the content taught in 8th grade social studies.
*Click arrow in top right hand corner to expand.Teacher Notes were developed to help teachers understand the depth and breadth of the standards. In some cases, information provided in this document goes beyond the scope of the standards and can be used for background and enrichment information. These notes can also be used as an at home resource for parents to get an in depth understanding of the content taught in 8th grade social studies.
Units of Study
Units of Study
At the end of the 8th grade, students will be assessed on the knowledge they have acquired throughout the school year. As apart of the DCSS promotion requirements, students will be required to take the Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment for Georgia Studies. Below you will find guides that can be used to support your learner and help you better understand the requirements and structure for the state mandated assessment.
Click the buttons to the left to access the GaDoe Assessment teams guidance on the Georgia Milestones assessment
Click the buttons to the left to access the GaDoe Assessment teams guidance on the Georgia Milestones assessment
GM_Gr8_SS_AssessmentGuide (2).pdfEOG Assessment Guide
EOG Assessment Guide
The Georgia Milestones Grade 8 EOG Assessment Guide is provided to acquaint Georgia educators and other stakeholders with the structure and content assessed by the tests.
GM_Gr8_SS_StudyGuide.pdfEOG Student Study Guide
EOG Student Study Guide
This Georgia Milestones Grade 8 Study/Resource Guide for Students and Parents is intended as a resource for parents and students. It contains sample questions and helpful activities to give you an idea of what test questions look like on Georgia Milestones and what the Grade 8 End-of-Grade (EOG) assessment covers. These sample questions are fully explained and will tell you why each answer is either correct or incorrect.
This practice site is a chance for students to learn more about the structure and content of the Georgia Milestones Assessments, experience online testing, and practice using online tools.
The Test Practice & Online Guides icon links to online study guides, online assessment guides, and demonstration tests. The online study and assessment guides have content instruction and practice items for specific grades or courses.
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Parent_Guide_EOG_Brochure_2016.pdfParent_Guide_EOG_Brochure-Spanish.pdfMilestones_Parent_Brochure_18-19.pdfMilestones_Parent_Brochure_Spanish_18-19.pdfParent EOG Report Guide
Parent EOG Report Guide
Parent EOG Report Guide Spanish
Parent EOG Report Guide Spanish
Georgia Milestones Parent Q&A Brochure
Georgia Milestones Parent Q&A Brochure
Georgia Milestones Parent Q&A Brochure Spanish
Georgia Milestones Parent Q&A Brochure Spanish
Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Georgia Studies digital collection brings an innovative, interactive experience to telling the story of Georgia’s history, culture, and geography. The collection includes student and teacher editions of the Georgia Studies digital textbook, over thirty virtual field trips, Georgia Race Through Time adventure game, and Georgia Stories video series.
(Click on the image below to access the site.)
Georgia schools are closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, causing thousands of students to be without access to educational instruction. As part of the public media mission to ensure all kids have access to continued free educational resources at home, GPB, in partnership with Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), is offering broadcast programming and accompanying digital resources that adhere to Georgia’s state standards to provide continued at-home learning.
8th Grade DCSS Units of Study
8th Grade DCSS Units of Study
8th Grade GADOE Instructional Videos
8th Grade GADOE Instructional Videos
Westward Expansion in Georgia from 1789-1840 - 8H4
Georgia Geography (8G1)
8th Grade Georgia Studies Video Clips
(Over 200 videos that relate to the 8th grade content.)New Georgia Encyclopedia
New Georgia Encyclopedia
The New Georgia Encyclopedia is a web-based encyclopedia containing over 2,000 articles about the state of Georgia.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia is a web-based encyclopedia containing over 2,000 articles about the state of Georgia.
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News ELA
News ELA
Newsela.com is an education website focused on building student reading comprehension by providing high-quality news articles and real-time assessments for students in grades 2–12.
Click on the links below to open grade-specific article and assignments.
Jimmy Carter, oldest ex-president, leads as a human rights champion
What everyone should know about Reconstruction 150 years after the 15th Amendment’s ratification
Presidential and Radical Reconstruction after the U.S. Civil War
A History of the 15th Amendment
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