Curriculum 

Class Description: Eighth grade social studies will analyze the post-Civil War Era in the United States.  The class will concentrate on the emergence of the modern era from the start of Westward expansion through the Cold War Era and into the present day.  This class will prepare students to answer central historical questions concerning how the country developed, expanded, and transformed through the years.  Close attention will be paid to the role of the United States in world affairs and policies shaping the response of government and citizens alike. Students will also make connections to current events and be expected to analyze how those events impact society.

This year we will also pay close attention to the election process. Voting and elections are an essential part of democracy. We will keep up with with election news, study the history and process of presidential elections, explore voting rights, and engage in classroom debates with videos, activities, and lesson plans. 

Supplies

• 1 Spiral notebooks one per subject (cuaderno)
• Pen or pencil (lápice o pluma)
• 1 Folders one per subject (cartapacio, archivador)
• Colored pencils or markers (marcadores o lápices de colores)
• Flash drive (Memoria USB)
• highlighter (resaltador)