Syllabus

Overview

The purpose of Eighth Grade Social Studies is to allow students to develop a deeper understanding of the evolution of culture of the United States. Through a close and analytical study of eras, events, individuals, and forces of change, this understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate higher order thinking skills.

Grading

Assignments will be graded using a point scale and will be as follows:

Unit Assignments: 20-40 points

• Modules

• Flocabulary®

• Reading Activities

• Warm-Up Quizzes

• Document-Based Questions (DBQs)

Projects: 50-100 points

• Projects completed independently or in small groups

• One project per unit

Vocabulary Quizzes: 50-60 points

• Announced one week in advance

• One assessment per unit

Unit Tests: 100 points

• Announced two weeks in advance

• Tests will range from 25-35 questions

• One assessment per unit

Supply List

Composition notebook

Headphones

Colored pencils & highlighters

Glue stick

Index cards (3.5” x 5”)

Teacher Contact Information

Mr. Andrews markandrews@johnston.k12.nc.us

Ms. Hargraves kaylahargraves@johnston.k12.nc.us

Mr. Parnell bradleyparnell@johnston.k12.nc.us