By the end of 8th Grade, students will able to:
ask questions to guide an inquiry.
investigate a problem.
analyze and interpret sources.
synthesize and apply information.
prioritize evidence that supports a claim.
communicate conclusions through civil discourse.
find opportunities to take informed action.
By the end of 8th Grade, students will be able to:
understand the growing interdependency of the world.
interpret what it means to be a global citizen.
understand the current issues and problems facing the world.
recognize the need for tolerance and respect for global differences.
investigate the major elements of culture and how culture changes.
identify nations’ relative location in the world.
examine the cultural and environmental diversity in the world.
analyze the relationships between humans and their environment.
draw conclusions about the impact of continuity and change on historical developments in the world.
explain the impact of imperialism on various regions of the world.
understand how different perspectives have influenced history.
describe the roles of individuals and groups in shaping people’s lives.
assess how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals and the global community.