8th Grade History

CONTENT. INQUIRY. LITERACY. CITIZENSHIP.

In 8th grade History, our students' learning experience is founded in the California History Social Science Framework.

This framework guides educators as they design, implement, and maintain a coherent course of study to teach content, develop inquiry-based critical thinking skills, improve reading comprehension and expository writing ability, and promote an engaged and knowledgeable citizenry in history and the related social sciences.

Goal of Knowledge and Cultural Understanding    

The goal of knowledge and cultural understanding is pursued by developing students’ literacy in history and the other humanities (including ethics), geography, economics, sociology, and political science. Certain essential learning’s are integral to the development of each of these literacy strands:

• Historical Literacy  
• Ethical Literacy  
• Cultural Literacy   
• Geographic Literacy   
• Economic Literacy 
• Sociopolitical Literacy   

HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL STUDIES ANALYSIS SKILLS

The intellectual skills noted below are to be learned through, and applied to, the content standards for grades six through eight. They are to be assessed only in conjunction with the content standards in grades six through eight. In addition to the standards for grades six through eight, students demonstrate the following intellectual reasoning, reflection, and research skills:

• Chronological and Spatial Thinking
• Research, Evidence, and Point of View

• Historical Interpretation

Canvas is utilized for accessing lessons, submitting work, and will be the primary form of communication for both students and parents.

TEACHERS:

Teri Lusk                           Room 104                 [email protected]

Victoria Shegoian             Room 106                 [email protected]