Eighth Grade West Virginia Studies engages students in the comprehensive study of West Virginia, from the Pre-Columbian period to the present day. Special emphasis is placed on the interdependence of geographic, cultural, political, environmental and economic factors affecting the development and future of the state. Students develop empathy for citizens worldwide as they demonstrate connections and loyalty to homeland. Students are actively engaged citizens of their school and community and develop national and global civic perspective and responsibility. Students become economically literate to understand West Virginia’s global connectivity in the marketplace both as a producer and a consumer of international goods and services. Students synthesize their information to predict the future development and evolution of their state. (West Virginia Social Studies Standards Grade 8)
Week of September 28-October 2, 2026
Monday 9/28 WV County Seat Quiz; Continue working on Unit 2 study guide for the test tomorrow
Tuesday 9/29 Test-Unit 2 First Inhabitants
Wednesday 9/30 Unit 2 Test Corrections
Thursday 10/1 Notes/Class Discussion-Cultures of Early West Virginia
Friday 10/2 Notes/Class Discussion-Western Virginia
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