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Social Studies Grade 8
Monica Thompson
DANIELS MIDDLE
Zip Code: 27608
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NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY

Unit of Study:  Civil War Era

Focus for the week--  The causes of the Civil War

Students were given the Guided Reading for Chapter 9 on Monday, January 30.  This is due February 29, 2012.  6th period were given their Guided Reading on January 31.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Bell Ringer Notebook check on February 9, 2012

Homework for January 31.

    Read Section 1 of Chapter 8, pages 285-289.  Complete It's Your Turn page 289.  This assignnment is due February 2, 2012.

 Upcoming dates---

Test on the Causes of the Civil War      February 9, 2012

Social Studies Common Assessment    February 16, 2012

Writing Assessment                         February  17, 2012

Test on the Civil War Era                  February 29, 2012

The test on the Civil War Era will cover the causes and  battles of the war and reconstruction.

   By the end of 8th Grade Social Studies, students will:

     1.  Explain how North Carolina has progressed from colonization to present.

     2.  Explain how North Carolina's diversity influences the development of its culture, and political and economic systems

     3.  Explain North Carolina's role in a Global Society.

     4.  Explain how North Carolina has influenced the development of American society.

      5.  Explain how individuals make a difference.

      6.  Explain how geography influences history.

      7.  Explain how the cultural identity of North Carolina has changed over time.

 

Materials needed for class:  large 3-ring binder, colored pencils, page protectors, dividers, black pens, glue (preferable glue sticks)---These items are also listed on The Blue Tide Team letter.

Grading System:

         Classwork                25%                                                                             

         Homework                10%

         Major assessments    40%

         Minor assessments     25%

 

I am looking forward to a wonderful year working with your child.    Also, don't forget to click on Notify me so that you can be notified every time I update my School notes page.

 



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