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= About The Subject﻿: = = = = = = = = Eighth Grade Social Studies =

code format="owner" Eighth grade social studies focuses on North Carolina History and how the history of our state fits into the history of the United States. We will begin the year with a study of North Carolina’s geography and progress through Exploration, Colonization of North America, and continue through the Civil War and Reconstruction. As the academic year ends we study twentieth century events such as World Wars I&II, The Great Depression, The American West, and modern US/NC history. code

About The Teacher
code format="owner" I am a graduate of Appalachian State University and earned my Master’s degree in the Middle Grades program at East Carolina University. In 2007 I earned the title of National Board Certified teacher. I have taught eighth grade social studies for 10 years and enjoy the age of my students and the content area very much. I am so excited about the upcoming year and look forward to getting to know each of you. If you need to reach me please do not hesitate to call or email.

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Mission For The Class
code format="owner" The following is a list of long range learning and developmental goals that each student will meet in social studies class by the end of the academic year.

information. work. writing, researching, and various conversational techniques. pertains to the US and our state. historical actions and their consequences. and the preservation of democracy. code
 * Develop and use analytical thinking skills to extract meaning and evaluate
 * Demonstrate creativity and reasoning skills through independent and group
 * Improve social awareness and personal communication skills.
 * Learn necessary skills to communicate in social studies through mapping,
 * Understand the causes and effects of historical conflict as it
 * Develop a sense of responsibility for actions through investigation of
 * Become more confident in their abilities in social studies and as a student.
 * Develop an appreciation for how social studies impacts our nation’s future