Classroom Agreement/ Required Materials

Mr. Tornatore’s Social Studies 8 Syllabus and Guidelines

Classroom Behavior and Expectations:

All students will be

· Respectful of one another’s beliefs, opinions and selves

· Supportive of their fellow classmates and a positive classroom culture

· On time and prepared for class each day with a writing utensil and whatever is assigned for the day

· Open to discussion and civil engagement with your peers and your teacher

· Active in classroom discussions, debates, and small group work with a respectful attitude

· Behave in accordance with the student handbook and code of conduct

· Responsible for missed work and staying up-to-date on assignments

Required Materials:

1. An organized three ring binder with dividers – Notes, classwork, projects

2. Loose-leaf paper

3. Writing utensils; pens blue or black ink only

4. Chromebooks and Earbuds

Grading Policy:

You will be graded on a variety of assignments, such as tests, quizzes, CRQ’s, projects, group work, participation and classwork. Everything you do in class counts in one way or another!

Class Topics

I. Civil War Review

II. The Reconstruction Era – Post Antebellum South

III. Westward Expansion

IV. Gilded Age to the Progressive Era

V. Imperialism and US Expansion Overseas

VI. World War I

VII. The Roaring Twenties

VIII. The Great Depression

IX. World War II

X. The Cold War Era

XI. The Civil Rights Movement

XII. The War in Vietnam

XIII. Present Day issues and Current Events

I look forward to an exciting year with you all, and if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!

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