Class Expectations
- Composition Notebook: For notes and one-way class handouts (not spiral bound notebook)
- Tape/Glue Sticks: For securing one-way handouts in notebook
- Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Erasers
- Book to Read
Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success. This list represents optional, supplementary items, which you may supply, at your discretion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
We also are asking students to donate clearning supplies (personal handsanitzers, classroom handsanitizers, and cleaning wipes) if at all possible
Eighth Grade History Strands emphasize the historical foundations and democratic principles that framed our Constitution and led to our form of democracy. The history of World War II to the contemporary world is also studied.
Arizona State Standards can be referenced at http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/social-studies-standard/
This year we are continuing the implementation of the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. These standards emphasize literacy and mathematics skills in all curricular areas. Social Studies classes will focus on analysis of primary source documents and supporting analysis with text-dependant written answers.
Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards can be referenced at http://www.azed.gov/azccrs/
Disclaimer:
The Arizona Department of Education sets the curriculum that is taught in each grade level. The content taught in eighth grade social studies includes some sensitive subjects that may be disturbing to some children. Please discuss and monitor your child’s understanding of the material.
- Classwork / Bellwork / Participation/Projects/ Close Reads/Long Term Assignments 40%
- To fully succeed in class, each student must be an active participant. This requires that they utilize class time efficiently and to the best of their academic ability. Projects consist of any assignment that progresses over a period of 3 or more days and is made up of multiple components.Homework assignments are those given at the end of the period for independent practice. Time in class is expected to be used appropriately. Homework is rarely collected early.
- Assessments: 60%
- Assessments include informal formative evaluations, pop quizzes, unit or chapter quizzes, summative unit exams and semester finals.
- Log in to canvas for daily updates/assignments
- Participate in Zoom lessons
- Complete assigned lessons
- Interact with each teacher in some way (Zoom, email, submit assignment, etc.)
The 8th grade Social Studies program focuses on Citizenship And Civic Engagement In Today’s Society. The content focus will be viewed through civic and economic lenses. Citizenship and civic engagement will be taught through inquiry. Eighth grade students will make connections between historical and current/recent issues as a base for implementing change in society. Students will recognize and practice their roles and responsibilities as both American and global citizens. United States History will focus on the major events that have their roots in the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and subsequent amendments.
Students will be receiving a balance of synchronous and asynchronous virtual instruction through canvas with a variety of resources within to guide our learning (textbook, primary sources, resource books, videos, notes), exploration (individual/group research), and cooperative learning (Kagan structures). The information will be assessed by quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations.
- Composition Notebook: For notes and one-way class handouts (not spiral bound notebook)
- Tape/Glue Sticks: For securing one-way handouts in notebook
- Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Erasers
- Book to Read
Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success. This list represents optional, supplementary items, which you may supply, at your discretion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
We also are asking students to donate clearning supplies (personal handsanitzers, classroom handsanitizers, and cleaning wipes) if at all possible
Eighth Grade History Strands emphasize the historical foundations and democratic principles that framed our Constitution and led to our form of democracy. The history of World War II to the contemporary world is also studied.
Arizona State Standards can be referenced at http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/social-studies-standard/
This year we are continuing the implementation of the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. These standards emphasize literacy and mathematics skills in all curricular areas. Social Studies classes will focus on analysis of primary source documents and supporting analysis with text-dependant written answers.
Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards can be referenced at http://www.azed.gov/azccrs/
Disclaimer:
The Arizona Department of Education sets the curriculum that is taught in each grade level. The content taught in eighth grade social studies includes some sensitive subjects that may be disturbing to some children. Please discuss and monitor your child’s understanding of the material.
- Classwork / Bellwork / Participation/Projects/ Close Reads/Long Term Assignments 40%
- To fully succeed in class, each student must be an active participant. This requires that they utilize class time efficiently and to the best of their academic ability. Projects consist of any assignment that progresses over a period of 3 or more days and is made up of multiple components.Homework assignments are those given at the end of the period for independent practice. Time in class is expected to be used appropriately. Homework is rarely collected early.
- Assessments: 60%
- Assessments include informal formative evaluations, pop quizzes, unit or chapter quizzes, summative unit exams and semester finals.
- Log in to canvas for daily updates/assignments
- Participate in Zoom lessons
- Complete assigned lessons
- Interact with each teacher in some way (Zoom, email, submit assignment, etc.)
The 8th grade Social Studies program focuses on Citizenship And Civic Engagement In Today’s Society. The content focus will be viewed through civic and economic lenses. Citizenship and civic engagement will be taught through inquiry. Eighth grade students will make connections between historical and current/recent issues as a base for implementing change in society. Students will recognize and practice their roles and responsibilities as both American and global citizens. United States History will focus on the major events that have their roots in the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and subsequent amendments.
Students will be receiving a balance of synchronous and asynchronous virtual instruction through canvas with a variety of resources within to guide our learning (textbook, primary sources, resource books, videos, notes), exploration (individual/group research), and cooperative learning (Kagan structures). The information will be assessed by quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations.
- Composition Notebook: For notes and one-way class handouts (not spiral bound notebook)
- Tape/Glue Sticks: For securing one-way handouts in notebook
- Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Erasers
- Book to Read
Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success. This list represents optional, supplementary items, which you may supply, at your discretion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
We also are asking students to donate clearning supplies (personal handsanitzers, classroom handsanitizers, and cleaning wipes) if at all possible
Eighth Grade History Strands emphasize the historical foundations and democratic principles that framed our Constitution and led to our form of democracy. The history of World War II to the contemporary world is also studied.
Arizona State Standards can be referenced at http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/social-studies-standard/
This year we are continuing the implementation of the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. These standards emphasize literacy and mathematics skills in all curricular areas. Social Studies classes will focus on analysis of primary source documents and supporting analysis with text-dependant written answers.
Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards can be referenced at http://www.azed.gov/azccrs/
Disclaimer:
The Arizona Department of Education sets the curriculum that is taught in each grade level. The content taught in eighth grade social studies includes some sensitive subjects that may be disturbing to some children. Please discuss and monitor your child’s understanding of the material.
- Classwork / Bellwork / Participation/Projects/ Close Reads/Long Term Assignments 40%
- To fully succeed in class, each student must be an active participant. This requires that they utilize class time efficiently and to the best of their academic ability. Projects consist of any assignment that progresses over a period of 3 or more days and is made up of multiple components.Homework assignments are those given at the end of the period for independent practice. Time in class is expected to be used appropriately. Homework is rarely collected early.
- Assessments: 60%
- Assessments include informal formative evaluations, pop quizzes, unit or chapter quizzes, summative unit exams and semester finals.
- Log in to canvas for daily updates/assignments
- Participate in Zoom lessons
- Complete assigned lessons
- Interact with each teacher in some way (Zoom, email, submit assignment, etc.)
The 8th grade Social Studies program focuses on Citizenship And Civic Engagement In Today’s Society. The content focus will be viewed through civic and economic lenses. Citizenship and civic engagement will be taught through inquiry. Eighth grade students will make connections between historical and current/recent issues as a base for implementing change in society. Students will recognize and practice their roles and responsibilities as both American and global citizens. United States History will focus on the major events that have their roots in the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and subsequent amendments.
Students will be receiving a balance of synchronous and asynchronous virtual instruction through canvas with a variety of resources within to guide our learning (textbook, primary sources, resource books, videos, notes), exploration (individual/group research), and cooperative learning (Kagan structures). The information will be assessed by quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations.
- Composition Notebook: For notes and one-way class handouts (not spiral bound notebook)
- Tape/Glue Sticks: For securing one-way handouts in notebook
- Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Erasers
- Book to Read
Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success. This list represents optional, supplementary items, which you may supply, at your discretion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
We also are asking students to donate clearning supplies (personal handsanitzers, classroom handsanitizers, and cleaning wipes) if at all possible
Eighth Grade History Strands emphasize the historical foundations and democratic principles that framed our Constitution and led to our form of democracy. The history of World War II to the contemporary world is also studied.
Arizona State Standards can be referenced at http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/social-studies-standard/
This year we are continuing the implementation of the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. These standards emphasize literacy and mathematics skills in all curricular areas. Social Studies classes will focus on analysis of primary source documents and supporting analysis with text-dependant written answers.
Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards can be referenced at http://www.azed.gov/azccrs/
Disclaimer:
The Arizona Department of Education sets the curriculum that is taught in each grade level. The content taught in eighth grade social studies includes some sensitive subjects that may be disturbing to some children. Please discuss and monitor your child’s understanding of the material.
- Classwork / Bellwork / Participation/Projects/ Close Reads/Long Term Assignments 40%
- To fully succeed in class, each student must be an active participant. This requires that they utilize class time efficiently and to the best of their academic ability. Projects consist of any assignment that progresses over a period of 3 or more days and is made up of multiple components.Homework assignments are those given at the end of the period for independent practice. Time in class is expected to be used appropriately. Homework is rarely collected early.
- Assessments: 60%
- Assessments include informal formative evaluations, pop quizzes, unit or chapter quizzes, summative unit exams and semester finals.
- Log in to canvas for daily updates/assignments
- Participate in Zoom lessons
- Complete assigned lessons
- Interact with each teacher in some way (Zoom, email, submit assignment, etc.)
The 8th grade Social Studies program focuses on Citizenship And Civic Engagement In Today’s Society. The content focus will be viewed through civic and economic lenses. Citizenship and civic engagement will be taught through inquiry. Eighth grade students will make connections between historical and current/recent issues as a base for implementing change in society. Students will recognize and practice their roles and responsibilities as both American and global citizens. United States History will focus on the major events that have their roots in the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and subsequent amendments.
Students will be receiving a balance of synchronous and asynchronous virtual instruction through canvas with a variety of resources within to guide our learning (textbook, primary sources, resource books, videos, notes), exploration (individual/group research), and cooperative learning (Kagan structures). The information will be assessed by quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations.