Eighth Grade Social Studies Semester 1

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1. Teacher's Guide
1. About Eighth Grade Social Studies
1. 1.1 Overview of Global Civilizations in 1500
2. Quiz: 1.1 Overview of Global Civilizations in 1500
3. Assignment: 1.1 Overview of Global Civilizations in 1500
4. 1.2 Native American Societies Before European Contact
5. Quiz: 1.2 Native American Societies Before European Contact
6. Assignment: 1.2 Native American Societies Before European Contact
7. 1.3 Geography of the Americas
8. Quiz: 1.3 Geography of the Americas
9. Assignment: 1.3 Geography of the Americas
10. 1.4 European Societies and the Renaissance
11. Quiz: 1.4 European Societies and the Renaissance
12. Assignment: 1.4 European Societies and the Renaissance
13. 1.5 African Kingdoms and Cultures
14. Quiz: 1.5 African Kingdoms and Cultures
15. Assignment: 1.5 African Kingdoms and Cultures
16. 1.6 Asian Empires and Trade Routes
17. Quiz: 1.6 Asian Empires and Trade Routes
18. Assignment: 1.6 Asian Empires and Trade Routes
19. 1.7 Technological Advances Leading to Exploration
20. Quiz: 1.7 Technological Advances Leading to Exploration
21. Assignment: 1.7 Technological Advances Leading to Exploration
1. 2.1 Motivations for European Exploration
2. Quiz: 2.1 Motivations for European Exploration
3. Assignment: 2.1 Motivations for European Exploration
4. 2.2 Christopher Columbus and His Voyages
5. Quiz: 2.2 Christopher Columbus and His Voyages
6. Assignment: 2.2 Christopher Columbus and His Voyages
7. 2.3 Spanish Conquests in the New World
8. Quiz: 2.3 Spanish Conquests in the New World
9. Assignment: 2.3 Spanish Conquests in the New World
10. 2.4 The Columbian Exchange and Its Impact
11. Quiz: 2.4 The Columbian Exchange and Its Impact
12. Assignment: 2.4 The Columbian Exchange and Its Impact
13. 2.5 Exploration by Other European Nations
14. Quiz: 2.5 Exploration by Other European Nations
15. Assignment: 2.5 Exploration by Other European Nations
16. 2.6 Early Interactions with Native Americans
17. Quiz: 2.6 Early Interactions with Native Americans
18. Assignment: 2.6 Early Interactions with Native Americans
19. 2.7 Effects of Exploration on Indigenous Populations
20. Quiz: 2.7 Effects of Exploration on Indigenous Populations
21. Assignment: 2.7 Effects of Exploration on Indigenous Populations
1. 3.1 Reasons for English Colonization
2. Quiz: 3.1 Reasons for English Colonization
3. Assignment: 3.1 Reasons for English Colonization
4. 3.2 Establishment of Jamestown Colony
5. Quiz: 3.2 Establishment of Jamestown Colony
6. Assignment: 3.2 Establishment of Jamestown Colony
7. 3.3 The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony
8. Quiz: 3.3 The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony
9. Assignment: 3.3 The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony
10. 3.4 Development of the New England Colonies
11. Quiz: 3.4 Development of the New England Colonies
12. Assignment: 3.4 Development of the New England Colonies
13. 3.5 The Middle Colonies: Diversity and Growth
14. Quiz: 3.5 The Middle Colonies: Diversity and Growth
15. Assignment: 3.5 The Middle Colonies: Diversity and Growth
16. 3.6 The Southern Colonies: Agriculture and Economy
17. Quiz: 3.6 The Southern Colonies: Agriculture and Economy
18. Assignment: 3.6 The Southern Colonies: Agriculture and Economy
19. 3.7 Relations with Native Americans
20. Quiz: 3.7 Relations with Native Americans
21. Assignment: 3.7 Relations with Native Americans
22. 3.8 Colonial Government and Society
23. Quiz: 3.8 Colonial Government and Society
24. Assignment: 3.8 Colonial Government and Society
1. 4.1 Colonial Economies: Agriculture and Trade
2. Quiz: 4.1 Colonial Economies: Agriculture and Trade
3. Assignment: 4.1 Colonial Economies: Agriculture and Trade
4. 4.2 Life in the Colonies: Social Structures
5. Quiz: 4.2 Life in the Colonies: Social Structures
6. Assignment: 4.2 Life in the Colonies: Social Structures
7. 4.3 Education and Enlightenment Ideas
8. Quiz: 4.3 Education and Enlightenment Ideas
9. Assignment: 4.3 Education and Enlightenment Ideas
10. 4.4 The Great Awakening
11. Quiz: 4.4 The Great Awakening
12. Assignment: 4.4 The Great Awakening
13. 4.5 Slavery in the Colonies
14. Quiz: 4.5 Slavery in the Colonies
15. Assignment: 4.5 Slavery in the Colonies
16. 4.6 Colonial Culture and Daily Life
17. Quiz: 4.6 Colonial Culture and Daily Life
18. Assignment: 4.6 Colonial Culture and Daily Life
19. 4.7 Conflicts and Wars in the Colonies
20. Quiz: 4.7 Conflicts and Wars in the Colonies
21. Assignment: 4.7 Conflicts and Wars in the Colonies
1. 5.1 Growth of Democratic Ideas
2. Quiz: 5.1 Growth of Democratic Ideas
3. Assignment: 5.1 Growth of Democratic Ideas
4. 5.2 Freedom of the Press: The Zenger Trial
5. Quiz: 5.2 Freedom of the Press: The Zenger Trial
6. Assignment: 5.2 Freedom of the Press: The Zenger Trial
7. 5.3 Colonial Self-Government
8. Quiz: 5.3 Colonial Self-Government
9. Assignment: 5.3 Colonial Self-Government
10. 5.4 Unity Among the Colonies
11. Quiz: 5.4 Unity Among the Colonies
12. Assignment: 5.4 Unity Among the Colonies
13. 5.5 Impact of the Enlightenment
14. Quiz: 5.5 Impact of the Enlightenment
15. Assignment: 5.5 Impact of the Enlightenment
16. 5.6 Development of a Unique American Culture
17. Quiz: 5.6 Development of a Unique American Culture
18. Assignment: 5.6 Development of a Unique American Culture
1. 6.1 The French and Indian War
2. Quiz: 6.1 The French and Indian War
3. Assignment: 6.1 The French and Indian War
4. 6.2 Proclamation of 1763 and Its Effects
5. Quiz: 6.2 Proclamation of 1763 and Its Effects
6. Assignment: 6.2 Proclamation of 1763 and Its Effects
7. 6.3 Taxation Without Representation: The Stamp Act
8. Quiz: 6.3 Taxation Without Representation: The Stamp Act
9. Assignment: 6.3 Taxation Without Representation: The Stamp Act
10. 6.4 The Townshend Acts and Colonial Boycotts
11. Quiz: 6.4 The Townshend Acts and Colonial Boycotts
12. Assignment: 6.4 The Townshend Acts and Colonial Boycotts
13. 6.5 The Boston Massacre
14. Quiz: 6.5 The Boston Massacre
15. Assignment: 6.5 The Boston Massacre
16. 6.6 The Tea Act and Boston Tea Party
17. Quiz: 6.6 The Tea Act and Boston Tea Party
18. Assignment: 6.6 The Tea Act and Boston Tea Party
19. 6.7 The Intolerable Acts
20. Quiz: 6.7 The Intolerable Acts
21. Assignment: 6.7 The Intolerable Acts
22. 6.8 First Continental Congress
23. Quiz: 6.8 First Continental Congress
24. Assignment: 6.8 First Continental Congress
1. 7.1 Battles of Lexington and Concord
2. Quiz: 7.1 Battles of Lexington and Concord
3. Assignment: 7.1 Battles of Lexington and Concord
4. 7.2 Declaration of Independence
5. Quiz: 7.2 Declaration of Independence
6. Assignment: 7.2 Declaration of Independence
7. 7.3 Major Battles: Bunker Hill, Saratoga
8. Quiz: 7.3 Major Battles: Bunker Hill, Saratoga
9. Assignment: 7.3 Major Battles: Bunker Hill, Saratoga
10. 7.4 Foreign Assistance: France and Others
11. Quiz: 7.4 Foreign Assistance: France and Others
12. Assignment: 7.4 Foreign Assistance: France and Others
13. 7.5 Life During the War: Soldiers and Civilians
14. Quiz: 7.5 Life During the War: Soldiers and Civilians
15. Assignment: 7.5 Life During the War: Soldiers and Civilians
16. 7.6 Role of Women and Minorities
17. Quiz: 7.6 Role of Women and Minorities
18. Assignment: 7.6 Role of Women and Minorities
19. 7.7 The War at Sea
20. Quiz: 7.7 The War at Sea
21. Assignment: 7.7 The War at Sea
22. 7.8 Victory at Yorktown and Treaty of Paris
23. Quiz: 7.8 Victory at Yorktown and Treaty of Paris
24. Assignment: 7.8 Victory at Yorktown and Treaty of Paris
1. 8.1 Articles of Confederation: Strengths and Weaknesses
2. Quiz: 8.1 Articles of Confederation: Strengths and Weaknesses
3. Assignment: 8.1 Articles of Confederation: Strengths and Weaknesses
4. 8.2 Economic and Political Challenges
5. Quiz: 8.2 Economic and Political Challenges
6. Assignment: 8.2 Economic and Political Challenges
7. 8.3 Shays' Rebellion
8. Quiz: 8.3 Shays' Rebellion
9. Assignment: 8.3 Shays' Rebellion
10. 8.4 The Constitutional Convention
11. Quiz: 8.4 The Constitutional Convention
12. Assignment: 8.4 The Constitutional Convention
13. 8.5 The Great Compromise and Three-Fifths Compromise
14. Quiz: 8.5 The Great Compromise and Three-Fifths Compromise
15. Assignment: 8.5 The Great Compromise and Three-Fifths Compromise
16. 8.6 Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
17. Quiz: 8.6 Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
18. Assignment: 8.6 Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
19. 8.7 Ratification of the Constitution
20. Quiz: 8.7 Ratification of the Constitution
21. Assignment: 8.7 Ratification of the Constitution
1. 9.1 Principles of the U.S. Constitution
2. Quiz: 9.1 Principles of the U.S. Constitution
3. Assignment: 9.1 Principles of the U.S. Constitution
4. 9.2 Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
5. Quiz: 9.2 Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
6. Assignment: 9.2 Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
7. 9.3 The Bill of Rights and Individual Liberties
8. Quiz: 9.3 The Bill of Rights and Individual Liberties
9. Assignment: 9.3 The Bill of Rights and Individual Liberties
10. 9.4 The Amendment Process
11. Quiz: 9.4 The Amendment Process
12. Assignment: 9.4 The Amendment Process
13. 9.5 Federalism: State vs. Federal Powers
14. Quiz: 9.5 Federalism: State vs. Federal Powers
15. Assignment: 9.5 Federalism: State vs. Federal Powers
16. 9.6 The Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
17. Quiz: 9.6 The Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
18. Assignment: 9.6 The Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
19. 9.7 Interpretation and Flexibility of the Constitution
20. Quiz: 9.7 Interpretation and Flexibility of the Constitution
21. Assignment: 9.7 Interpretation and Flexibility of the Constitution
1. 10.1 George Washington's Presidency
2. Quiz: 10.1 George Washington's Presidency
3. Assignment: 10.1 George Washington's Presidency
4. 10.2 Establishment of the Cabinet
5. Quiz: 10.2 Establishment of the Cabinet
6. Assignment: 10.2 Establishment of the Cabinet
7. 10.3 Hamilton's Financial Plan
8. Quiz: 10.3 Hamilton's Financial Plan
9. Assignment: 10.3 Hamilton's Financial Plan
10. 10.4 The Rise of Political Parties
11. Quiz: 10.4 The Rise of Political Parties
12. Assignment: 10.4 The Rise of Political Parties
13. 10.5 Challenges on the Frontier
14. Quiz: 10.5 Challenges on the Frontier
15. Assignment: 10.5 Challenges on the Frontier
16. 10.6 Foreign Policy Issues: Neutrality Proclamation
17. Quiz: 10.6 Foreign Policy Issues: Neutrality Proclamation
18. Assignment: 10.6 Foreign Policy Issues: Neutrality Proclamation
19. 10.7 Farewell Address and Its Impact
20. Quiz: 10.7 Farewell Address and Its Impact
21. Assignment: 10.7 Farewell Address and Its Impact

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Eighth Grade Social Studies Semester 1

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Eighth Grade Social Studies Course Overview

Unit 1: The World in the Year 1500

Unit 2: European Exploration of the Americas

Unit 3: The English Establish 13 Colonies

Unit 4: The Colonies Develop

Unit 5: Beginnings of American Identity

Unit 6: The Road to Revolution

Unit 7: The American Revolution

Unit 8: Confederation to Constitution

Unit 9: The Living Constitution

Unit 10: Launching a New Republic

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