Welcome to 8th grade Social Studies & ELA!  I am so excited to have the opportunity to take this journey with you where we will be able to read some phenomenal writing !  

The word “history” has its roots in the ancient Greek verb historia, which meant the act of seeking knowledge (Oxford English Dictionary). A more modern way to describe the discipline of History is the study of imperfect choices across the ages that requires knowledge of facts, dates, names, places, events, and ideas. It also requires students to engage in questioning, research, and discussion so that as young adults, they can examine a historical record for themselves and support their views. 

-Preamble to the North Carolina Social Studies Standards