8th Grade United States History

Colonization to Present Day

Message to Students

Topics Covered

The study of 8th grade Social Studies is designed to serve as a comprehensive study of NC & US History, as well as Economics, Geography, Civics & Government, and Culture. The units covered in this section spans from the 1500s to the present-day:

Unit 1: NC & Colonial Settlements Unit 4: Progress of a Nation

Unit 2: Creation of America Unit 5: The World Stage

Unit 3: Internal Conflict Unit 6: Cold War & Civil Rights Unit 7: Globalization & the Modern Era

**Skills that will be practiced: reading comprehension, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills**

Communication

Office Hours: List office hours here.
Getting Help: Please email me if you need any help justin_gwynn@abss.k12.nc.us
Course Updates:Regularly check Canvas for any updates

Expectations

Materials (Virtual Education) *Be prepared for class everyday*

*Chromebook/Laptop (charged)
* Composition book (2)
*Earbuds/Headphones
*Pencils

Expectations:
Teacher Expectations
Commit to Work with each of my students, Invest my time and resources in my students success, and Nurture the social-emotional wellbeing of each of my students.

Student Expectations
Participate daily in the ABSS remote learning schedule following the 2020-2021 academic calendar for student days.

Log into assigned class/courses daily.

Complete assigned tasks and submit these tasks to the teacher using Canvas.

Meet with the teacher during daily virtual office hours as needed.

Zoom Expectations
1. BE on TIME
2. Be in a QUIET ENVIRONMENT
3. BE PREPARED
4. PARTICIPATE
5. BE RESPECTFUL

Quick Links

Learning Modules: Access to course learning materials
Canvas Student Guides: Answers to frequently asked Canvas questions