Social Studies Grade 8

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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

Content

Supporting Materials

  • Text: American History by Globe-Fearon
  • Nystrom: Our Country History
  • US/World Map and Globe
  • Text: American History by Globe-Fearon
  • Nystrom:
  • US/World Map and Globe
  • Text: American History by Globe-Fearon
  • Nystrom:
  • US/World Map and Globe
  • Text: American History by Globe-Fearon
  • Nystrom:
  • US/World Map and Globe