Course Overview

Students in grade 8 will study aspects of Georgia Studies. Students will gain an understanding of the modern cultural and physical landscape of Georgia. Students will study topics stemming from prehistoric Native American cultures, the impact or European colonization, Georgia’s role in world and regional conflict, and Economics. Finally, scholars will examine historical events in the regions to determine how our government, nation, economic policies have been impacted by the aforementioned events.

Topics of Study:

• Geography of Georgia

• Government 

• Economics 

• Archaeology, Prehistoric Inhabitants, and European Exploration

• Colonial Georgia

• The American Revolution

• Federalism and American Citizenship

• Early Statehood, Indian Removal and Western Expansion

• Antebellum Georgia

• The Civil War

• Reconstruction and the New South 

• Progressive Era and World War 1

• Roaring 20s, Depression, New Deal, and World War 11

• Georgia in the Modern Era

Class Syllabus

Coosa High School

Georgia History

8th Grade Social Studies Course Syllabus

Teacher: Tony Potts 

Teacher/parent contact information: 

Contact with Parent Square 

           telephone - 706.236.1870

About me:  Welcome to Coosa High School!  

As a Coosa High School alum it is great to return to teach at my alma mater. This will be my eighth year teacher, making stops at Cedartown Middle and West End Elementary Schools.  This marks my fourth year teaching Georgia History. I have earned my associate degree in marketing management from Georgia Northwestern Technical College and my bachelor's degree in education from Kennesaw State University. 

Materials for this course:

-Pencils/pens -Lysol wipes

-Paper -Kleenex

-Three ring binder with paper

-8-12 pack of coloring pencils

Course Description: 

Students in grade 8 will study aspects of Georgia Studies. Students will gain an understanding of the modern cultural and physical landscape of Georgia. Students will study topics stemming from prehistoric Native American cultures, the impact or European colonization, Georgia’s role in world and regional conflict, and Economics. Finally, scholars will examine historical events in the regions to determine how our government, nation, economic policies have been impacted by the aforementioned events.

Topics of Study:

• Geography of Georgia

• Archaeology, Prehistoric Inhabitants, and European Exploration

• Colonial Georgia

• The American Revolution

• Federalism and American Citizenship

• Early Statehood, Indian Removal and Western Expansion

• Antebellum Georgia

• The Civil War

• Reconstruction and the New South 

• Progressive Era and World War 1

• Roaring 20s, Depression, New Deal, and World War 11

• Georgia in the Modern Era

Classroom Procedures and Expectations

• Be on time, seated, and ready to work

• Be respectful of teachers, peers, and administrators

• Raise hand before speaking and/or getting out of your seat

• Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself

• Follow instructions and adhere to all school and district policies and expectations

• Follow all classroom, hallway, and cafeteria expectations

Projects and Group Work

Students will have some special projects in each unit that relate to the subject.  This project will be mostly in class, and may require special supplies for certain assignments.  I will make sure and supply as much as I can for the students, and give parents plenty of notice when this project is assigned.  A detailed rubric and plan will be given out ahead of time, and will be explained in detail in class before any work is assigned on the project.  If you ever hav questions about an assignment or project please feel free to email me.

Grading Procedures:

Assessments: 

60%  Daily Grades:30%  Final Exam

: 10%

Polk School District’s Grading Scale: 

A=90and above B=80-89 C=70-79 F=Below 70

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