8th Grade US History
Course Overview
This course follows the history of the United States from its origins through Reconstruction. The primary purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to learn and gain knowledge about the history of America from colonial exploration through Reconstruction. This will be accomplished through the geographic, economic, political, and social developments that shaped our nation. Attaining knowledge of major concepts, their sequence in history, and analyzing decisions made using a historical perspective, are some of the key skills we will be working on in this class.
2023-2024 Supply list: Charged ipad, 2-3 inch 3 ring hard cover binder, color pencils or markers and something to write with.
Below you will find the course syllabus, calendars by class period, online tech-book login directions and help desk information.
Reminder: Tutoring available every Wednesday morning at 8 AM or be confirmed (emailed) appointment before school or during WCT.
3rd, 5th, 8th periods Class Calendar
US History Calendar will state what we do in class as an overall topic and assignment title as well as due date. Students can find hard copies of the assignments in the the tray labelled the day of the week in the the classroom and/or uploaded in Google Classroom. If absent, please check Google Classroom and the "day tray" of the day missed.
Directions to subscribe to my calendar: click the +Google calendar button at the bottom of the lower right hand corner. It will take you to your own Google Calendar. It will ask you if you want to add/ subscribe, click yes.
I will adhere to this schedule as closely as possible. Please remember, unexpected events may cause some change to the dates.
1st and 7th Period Class Calendar
US History Calendar will state what we do in class as an overall topic and assignment title as well as due date. Students can find hard copies of the assignments in the the tray labelled the day of the week in the the classroom and/or uploaded in Google Classroom. If absent, please check Google Classroom and the "day tray" of the day missed.
Directions to subscribe to my calendar: click the +Google calendar button at the bottom of the lower right hand corner. It will take you to your own Google Calendar. It will ask you if you want to add/ subscribe, click yes.
I will adhere to this schedule as closely as possible. Please remember, unexpected events may cause some change to the dates.
Retest Form - Students have 5 days to complete this form to retest. Please see syllabus for more information
Additional Resources
Daily REQUIRED Supplies: A charged ipad, notebook (2-3 inch 3 ring binder), something to write with.
TECHBOOK: WRMS Website click on Students then Eanes Account Portal (top left area) and enter Student ID and "Cats" Password. Textbook is in McGraw Hill titled United States History to 1877.
Directions to Download the Techbook
All students were shown in class and asked to download the tech book onto iPad. This can be used without wifi at home.
Check Google Classroom for copies of notes, directions, study guides, supplemental homework and important due date reminders!
Technology Help Desk Information is also found below
Help Desk.pdf