Social Studies
This year we also have Mr. Hilf in our classroom! He is a great resource for students and can be reached at: bhilf@npsdnj.org
This year we also have Mr. Hilf in our classroom! He is a great resource for students and can be reached at: bhilf@npsdnj.org
The focus of the 8th Grade curriculum is on the inclusion of primary sources and making sure students are able to research, analyze, and connect sources as a way to develop well-constructed written arguments about historical concepts. Students will practice how to use primary sources in a variety of activities, most specifically as it relates to forming written arguments with supporting evidence.
The focus of the 8th Grade curriculum is on the inclusion of primary sources and making sure students are able to research, analyze, and connect sources as a way to develop well-constructed written arguments about historical concepts. Students will practice how to use primary sources in a variety of activities, most specifically as it relates to forming written arguments with supporting evidence.
In 8th Grade, we continue with the second half of US history, picking up with Washington and Adams. The following are topics we will study subsequently:
In 8th Grade, we continue with the second half of US history, picking up with Washington and Adams. The following are topics we will study subsequently:
Three Branches of US Government
-Founding Fathers & New Republic
- Jeffersonian Democracy & Louisiana Purchase
- Lewis & Clark
- War of 1812
- Jacksonian Democracy
- Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny
- Industrial Revolution & Reform Movements
- Causes of the Civil War
- Civil War
- Reconstruction