Course: United States History 1, Beginnings to Reconstruction
Course: United States History 1, Beginnings to Reconstruction
The eighth grade social studies course focuses on the history of the United States from 1776 through 1877. An appreciation of our heritage as citizens of the United States is developed through the study of important events in our nation’s history. Emphasis is on the American Revolution, the writing of the U.S. Constitution, and the diverse history of the 1800’s. Reading, writing, literature studies, use of primary documents, and critical thinking skills are integral parts of the course. This middle school social studies course emphasizes knowledge and skills that prepare students for success at the high school level. Students will take the MCAP Social Studies 8 assessment at the end of this course.
208873 - Co-Teach - This course is designed to have a general education teacher work in collaboration with
209873 - Co-Teach - This course is designed to have a general education teacher work in collaboration with a special educator in order to ensure that both general education and special education students have access to the general education curriculum while incorporating instructional practices and strategies to meet the needs of all students;
209883 - Intensive - This course is designed to be a small class environment for special education students enrolled in a designated special education program.
209993 - Honors - Prerequisites: Student that meets 3 of the 6 following criteria: A/B average in previous year’s Social Studies course; Advanced on previous year’s SRI score; Social Studies Teacher recommendation and/ or advocacy; Student personal statement/letter of interest; Student expresses desire and motivation, work ethic; In most cases, students who are identified as TAG will be placed in an Honors course with these exceptions: there is not an interest in taking the course (perhaps domain-specific strength is in Math), student is reading significantly below reading level.
209803, 209873, 209883, 209993
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
United States History: Beginnings to 1877
