Social Studies Grade 8
NHPS SOCIAL STUDIES
Grade 8 – American History
| Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | |
| Unit Titles | UNIT 1: Creating the New World
UNIT 2: Settlement and Growth of the American Colonies |
UNIT 3: From Revolution to Nation UNIT 4: The Nation Grows and Prospers |
UNIT 5: Westward Expansion UNIT 6: The Civil War and Reconstruction |
UNIT 7: The Rise of Industry and the Emergence of America as Global Power UNIT 8: Social and Cultural Change in Postwar America Since 1945 |
| Learning Outcomes | UNIT 1:
1. Analyze early European exploration and colonization (1492-1700) and the resulting cultural interactions between Native American and European outlooks and values UNIT 2: 1. Compare how early colonies were established and governed and how environmental and human factors accounted for differences in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies the new nation |
UNIT 3:
1. Analyze the character and roles of key individuals who helped shape the fight for independence, the American victory, and the establishment of institutions and practices of government for the new nation UNIT 4: 1. Explain the international background and national consequences of the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine, and evaluate the “Era of Good Feelings” and the emergence of a national identity |
UNIT 5:
1. Investigate how the concept of Manifest Destiny influenced westward expansion including the impact of territorial growth on Native American and Spanish-speaking peoples UNIT 6: 1. Analyze the cause and effect relationships seen in the successes and failures Reconstruction programs and assess how the political and economic position of African Americans changed |
UNIT 7:
1. Explain how improvements and innovations in technology, transportation, communication, business and industry transformed the American economy and society in the late 19th century, including the growth of cities UNIT 8: 1. Investigate the changing role of the United States in world affairs, the influence of America on global culture, and the impact of social and cultural change on American ideals |
| Significant Task | UNIT 1:
1. Academic Vocabulary Journal 2. Convergence of Cultures: Evaluation of Primary Source Material and writing assignment UNIT 2: 1. Colonial Comparison Writing Assignment |
UNIT 3:
1. V.I.P.’s of the Revolutionary Period: Persuasive Speech and Biographical Storyboard UNIT 4: 1. The Era of Good Feelings Broadside- When Are Slogans Propaganda? |
UNIT 5:
1. Reading and Summarizing Historical Sources UNIT 6: 1. Persuasive Essay: How Does Society Define and Protect Rights? |
UNIT 7:
1. Research Paper: Changing America UNIT 8: 1. America’s Place in the World: Poster |
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