Syllabus:

Course Description:

Students in 8th grade Georgia Studies will look at a variety of aspects, including the understanding of the modern culture and physical landscapes of the state. Students will study topics stemming from prehistoric Native Americans, the impact of European colonization, Georgia’s role in the world and region 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: 

1.     Geography of Georgia 

2.     Archaeology, Prehistoric inhabitants and European Exploration          

3.     Colonial Georgia

4.     The American Revolution

5.     Federalism and American Citizenship 

6.     Early Statehood, Indian Removal and Western Expansion

7.     Antebellum Georgia

8.     The Civil War

9.     Reconstruction and the New South

10.  Progressive Era and World War I

11.  Roaring 20s, Depression, New Deal and World War II

12.  Georgia in the Modern Era

13.  Economics

14.  Government

Curriculum Links:  Georgia Performance Standards: http://www.georgiastandards.org

Materials and supplies needed for this course

1.     3 Ring Binder

2.     Notebook Paper

3.     Pencils

4.      Composition notebook

Grading Procedures:

Floyd County School's Grading Scale:          A = 90 and above    C= 70-79

                                                                     B = 80-89                 F = below 70

Weight of Assessments:                             Assessments: 60%  Daily Grades: 30%        Final Exam:  10%    

Assignment Expectations and Make-up Work:  The assignments are expected to be turned in on time.  Student’s work should be neat, clear, and meet the requirements.  When completing major assignments, students will be given a rubric.  Each student is responsible for obtaining make-up work.  They have until the 15th of the next month to turn in missing assignments.  When students are absent please check my online classroom (website) to catch up on the missed assignment. 

Help Sessions:  Students are encouraged to ask for extra help as he or she needs. 

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

·   Students will be allowed to go to the restroom 3 times per semester in my class (Choose Wisely)

Teacher/Student/Parent Communication

·   Room Number:  10-140

·   CHS Website:  https://www.floydboe.net/coosahigh

·   Parent Contact time : 11:40-12:20

Special Projects:  Students will complete projects throughout the 9 weeks and school year.  Students will complete map activities, geography projects, writing assignments, reading across the curriculum, and country projects.  These activities are subject to change and other activities/projects added.

Other Comments:   If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me via Parent Square