Social Studies, Grade 8 Students study United States history beginning with the early colonization period. Historical content focuses on the U.S. Constitution. Students examine American principles and beliefs as they apply to American government. United States Government Students focus on the principles and beliefs of the United States government at national, state, and local levels. A significant focus of the course is on the United States Constitution.
Students analyze major concepts of government.
The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources. The student is expected to use strategies to locate and acquire desired information including using the Internet and collaborative software. In addition, students use research skills and electronic communications to create new knowledge. The expectation is that the student completes tasks using technological collaborations such as sharing information through on-line communications. The student is expected to understand basic technology software, to be able demonstrate the skills to acquire information.