Classwork and Homework-
Students will be expected to finish classwork such as guided readings at home. Homework might include preparing for class discussions or presentations, unit projects, and studying for summative assessments. Students will be given opportunities to work on assignments in class. It is up to them how they use this time.
For 8th Grade US History, use the link above.
7th Grade Historical Content:
Fall of the Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Medieval Europe
Islamic Civilization
Medieval African Kingdoms
China in the Middle Ages
Medieval Japan
The Americas
Renaissance/Reformation/Age of Exploration/Age of Enlightenment
Current Events
Historical Skills:
Map and Geography skills
Research and note taking
Projects
Presentations
Reading for information and writing
Group collaboration
Academic discussions and debate
Information analysis, questioning, and making connections
Reading and summarizing primary source documents
Evaluate biases and source documents
Make a claim and support it with evidence
Test taking skills