Syllabus - grade 8
American History
What you will learn this year
Eighth grade begins where you left off last year when Europeans began exploring other lands. This year focuses on American history. (See Standards)
European Exploration of the Americas
Colonization
The Road to Revolution
The American Revolution
Confederation to Constitution
Launching a New Republic
The Jefferson Era
National and Regional Growth
Manifest Destiny
Abolition and Women's Rights
The Nation Breaking Apart
the Civil War
Reconstruction
How you will be graded
Student performance will be measured through a variety of work. You will be assigned class work, homework, projects, quizzes and tests. You are also responsible for bringing needed supplies to class every day.
Classroom Materials
To work effectively this year there are tools that each student will need to bring to class each and every day.
student agenda
binder with tab dividers
pens and pencils
paper or spiral notebook
textbook
optional: colored pencils or markers and glue
