Eighth grade focuses on the history of the United States from early colonial times through Reconstruction. The TEKS highlight critical events such as the American Revolution, the creation of the Constitution, westward expansion, the Civil War, and the challenges of Reconstruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of democratic institutions, founding principles, and the enduring impact of historical events on modern American society.
1st Six Weeks
Unit 1: Think like a Historian
Unit 2: Colonial America
2nd Six Weeks
Unit 3: American Independence
Unit 4: The Constitution
3rd Six Weeks
Unit 5: Early Republic
Unit 6: Age of Jackson
4th Six Weeks
Unit 7: Westward Expansion
Unit 8: Industrialization
5th Six Weeks
Unit 9: Sectionalism
Unit 10: Civil War
6th Six Weeks
Unit 11: Reconstruction
*Pacing subject to change