Course Overview
the main focus of the 8th grade social studies course
What is the development of the United States from colonialism through Reconstruction?
policy for students who are absent
What is their responsibility to collect and complete missed assignments?
What era comes before European Colonization?
What is the Pre-Columbian Era?
How long do students have to submit assignments for credit after the due date?
What is 2 weeks?
major events are studied in this course
What are colonization, the Revolutionary War, Westward Expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction?
What must students do upon entering the classroom?
What is to enter quietly, on time, and start the warmup immediately?
Which branches of government are studied in this course?
What are the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch?
What should students do if they want to leave their seat during class?
What is to ask permission?
How will students demonstrate their skills and knowledge in this class?
What are Colorado’s State social studies standards?
How many bathroom passes do students receive per quarter per core class?
What is 3 bathroom passes
What major change in society is referred to as the Industrial Revolution?
What is the transformation of industry and manufacturing processes in the U.S.?
What is the consequence for being tardy when the bell rings?
What is being counted as tardy?
What materials are required for this class?
What are a textbook and Chromebook or paper, pencils, and folders?
What is the policy regarding cell phones in class?
What is a zero-tolerance policy, where phones can be picked up by parents
What term describes the expansion of the U.S. westward?
What is Westward Expansion?
What must students do concerning their laptops and chargers?
What is to be responsible for them?
percentage of the final grade comes from classwork?
What is 40%?
What is expected of students regarding academic honesty?
What is that academic dishonesty is not tolerated?
What major conflict is referred to as "A Nation Divided"?
What is the Civil War?
Why is eating not allowed in the classroom?
What is to prevent crumbs that attract bugs?