Mr. Fitzgerald's Class

Welcome to 8th Grade Social Studies!

This course will challenge you to think critically, expand your viewpoints and increase your understanding of the rich history of the United States.

Resources for this class include Google Classroom and Mr. Fitzgerald’s website. Please check all of these sites frequently to ensure you are up to speed on any announcements, upcoming assignments and/or student communication.

This class focuses on the following units based on the 2025- 2026 North Carolina Social Studies Standards.

Thinking like a Historian: What is Social Studies?
Geography
Colonialism & Revolution
Founding Documents & Government Structure
Expansion & Exploration
Civil War & Reconstruction
Industrialization & Immigration
WWI & WWII
Post-war & Globalization
Civics & Current Events

Google Classroom: Mr. Fitzgerald's Class (class code provided in class to students)

About Mr. Fitzgerald

Originally from the Lake Norman area, I graduated from UNCW with a Bachelors Degree in History and a Masters Degree in Education. Go Seahawks!

My wife and I have an 8 year old daughter and a 6 year old son. We love going to the beach, visiting local museums and historic sites, watching or playing sports and spending time with family.

As an educator, my goal is to increase your knowledge of the past while improving your critical thinking skills. Most importantly, I hope to be a positive influence for all of my students and establish my classroom as an inviting learning environment that promotes inclusion, growth and respect.

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