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Descriptions of the Social Studies skills and practices which provide a sense of what students are doing as they develop into social studies literate citizens.
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This year-long and/or course progression provides a sample vision for the learning experience that engages in meaningful, connected social studies. Unit samples offer examples of collaborative and inquiry-based lesson ideas, as well as classroom-ready formative assessments.
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Analysis for each grade-level content standard and learning objective is provided in a manner to support deep understanding of goals and expectations for the teacher and student.
Following each Objective Analysis are links to Instructional Resources providing recommendations for lesson ideas, student-centered tasks, primary and secondary sources. Recommendations are not intended to be an exhaustive listing of listing of instructional possibilities.
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Suggested instructional strategies to support the Social Studies Practice, develop critical thinking, and engage students in collaborative inquiry.
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In the eighth grade, the course of study focuses on United States History and Civics from the beginnings of the American Revolution through the Civil War and Reconstruction Era. The student will describe and analyze the major causes, key events, and important personalities of historical turning points in our nation's early history. The student will also examine in greater depth the factors, documents, and political ideas that led to the formation of the United States government.
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